Birthing From Within Childbirth Class

Mural painted by Pam England, Founder of BFW

Building a Pain-Coping mindset

Extraordinary Classes
for
Extraordinary Parents!

Classes now in Red Deer and Edmonton. See class dates below.

Pregnancy and childbirth prepare a woman and her partner to become parents. Childbirth is a rite of passage - whether or not medical support is needed. In all cases, it is a profound and life-changing experience. This childbirth class will empower you to experience childbirth to it's fullest and build your confidence for one of the most meaningful journey's of your life.

In our class, you will:
Build a pain-coping mindset;
Practice many ways to cope with pain during labor;
Reflect on your strengths, hopes, and fears;
Discuss current issues with other expecting couples;
Understand Labourland behavior and etiquette.

Based on the Birthing From Within approach (Pam England, 1998), this course will incorporate

discussion,
lecture,
storytelling,
birth art,
experiential learning,
video,
parents living the postpartum experience,
and other multisensory activities to help you prepare for your journey.

Your partner will also gain confidence, learn ways to keep involved and supportive, and spend some time pampering you! We will create pregnancy keepsakes and learn how other cultures experience childbirth. Get help in finding birth resources so you feel comfortable with medical support. Whether you are expecting your first child, or would like to enhance and improve a subsequent birth experience, this class will be invaluable.

It is ideal if partners attend with the expectant Mom as discussion and interaction is included. This course is designed to complement a traditional prenatal class.
Watch for our special Birthin' Again Class. This class is specially designed for experienced parents and will cover topics of interest including learning from our birth stories, sibling preparation, pain-coping review, and birth physiology for father's and birth companions.

Upcoming Birthing From Within Childbirth Classes
for Extraordinary Parents!

Please phone for class dates - Call Trish for details: 907-0228

Birthin' Again class for repeat parents

Please phone for class dates - Call Trish for details: 907-0228

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Birth Art is an open-ended and fun way to prepare for childbirth and parenting.

Here is a typical comment about the birth art:

"I was most worried about doing the art stuff. I don't usually do that kind of thing. After we did some though, I was amazed at how valuable the process was. I can't believe I made this!"