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THE INNER WORK OF BIRTH
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A birth class focused on emotional and psychological preparation for natural childbirth and parenting (along with the practical information you might need).
The class is open to the clients of Mother's Touch Doula Services or anyone else planning a natural birth, in or out of hospital.
The Inner Work of Birth is a support group that focuses on the inner preparation for natural childbirth. We spend half our time meeting with the pregnant women as a group and on alternate weeks we invite the partners to join us. The women's groups allow us to explore more intimate topics that many women are uncomfortable discussing with other women's partners. We address issues of coping with pain, dealing with fears, releasing the need to control and accessing our own empowerment. We use art, discussions, journaling, sensing exercises and ceremony to prepare ourselves for one of the most important events of our lives. During the alternate weeks we encourage partners to be involved when we cover broader topics such as recognizing the start of labor, what to expect during labor, meeting the challenges of parenthood and taking care of newborn babies. We also spend time focused on partners and address issues of supporting a laboring woman and adjusting to the change this baby will bring to their lives.
However, for single Moms or Moms whose partners can't attend please feel welcomed to join us either alone or with a friend. Nothing in the class requires partner attendance. For those who do attend we encourage sincere participation in order to tailor the class to meet your needs.
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