Creative Movement for Birth
This class draws on
the body wisdom of yoga and dance, offering pregnant women the
opportunity to learn practical techniques for a smoother, easier birth.
In this class, women and their partners will learn how to use pillows,
birth balls, chairs, birth dance, and the physical support of their
partner and/or doula during birth.
"Hi Michelle, I left your class feeling
like- 'Bring it on!!!' -which was a great way to feel! :) I really would
like to do it again with my husband so he can experience it too. Loved
it!"
Erin, April 2011, Brattleboro
Creative Movement for Birth is an ideal supplement to traditional childbirth ed; highly relevant for those planning a VBAC; and an inspiring, practical refresher for those who have birthed before.
Learn simple techniques which contribute to:
-Increased relaxation and comfort during labor
-Correction of posterior and asynclitic presentations that can otherwise lead to back labor or stalled labor
-Improving baby's position for quicker progress in labor, and
-Helping baby move more smoothly and easily into the world.
"Take this class! I attended this with my sister, and it was incredibly helpful. My sister used the hip circles on the ball technique to help encourage her baby to drop (it worked!), and we employed tons of the movements Michelle showed us in the class during her labor, especially during pushing. Wonderful, wonderful class." Nicole Chagnon Siswick, Doula
Preregistration
is appreciated, and enrollment is limited in this workshop to ensure that participants
receive individual attention. Partners, friends, and doulas (with clients) are welcome.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00-3:30PM in the Carroll Room, Campus Center at Smith College in Northampton MA. Sliding scale; no one turned away for lack of funds.
Participants in the Birth Doula Training will assist.
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 6:00-8:30PM. Center for Midwifery adjacent to Cooley Dickenson Hospital, Northampton, MA. $15 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome, regardless of where you plan to give birth.
Call (413) 203-4479 or email with any questions and to reserve a space.
RSVP appreciated but not required. Women in any trimester of pregnancy are welcomed. Please dress comfortably, as you would for a yoga class (no jeans or skirts). Bring a blanket and pillow for the final relaxation- or better yet, two of each.
"Your class was really helpful in offering different positions and
sounds that can be made to facilitate rather than stall the process and I
am very grateful that Jon & I were able to participate. Thanks
again and my only suggestion is to keep up the excellent work!" Khama Ennis, MD
"Michelle's
class was a perfect complement to the traditional classes we took at
the hospital. It helped to prepare me and my partner for the
challenges of labor. Michelle has great insight into the journey that
the body and mind take during labor and delivery. With the use of
different positioning techniques and the birthing tub I was able to
endure an intense natural childbirth without medications. I also felt
prepared for the different thoughts and emotions that I experienced
during the labor process. We highly recommend her class."
Leilani Kidder, Family Nurse Practitioner
