Heart-Centered Childbirth Preparation
Practicing Mindfulness & Radical Love in the Journey to Parenthood
Join us for a 2 hour interactive group or individual session for parents-to-be. Pre and post session journal prompts are carefully crafter based on years of experience, and aim to unlock the power of self-reflection in preparation for a transformative journey. Two powerful relaxation techniques are chosen as an open and close to our session, inspired from the American Holistic Nurses Association resources. The 4 new mindfulness techniques we will explore are Body Scan, 5 Senses, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), & Mantras. These techniques are carefully chosen and pair well with 4 chapters of your journey to becoming a parent, which include pregnancy (1st -3rd trimester), labor, baby-feeding, & postpartum (4th trimester) . We spend time to role-model these chapters and practice each mindfulness technique. The content & exercises are meant to supplement a traditional childbirth preparation class, and prepares you at an emotional and spiritual level.
By taking this session you will:
Complete journal prompts before and after our session
Open & close with relaxation & evidence -based breath awareness exercises
Leave with post-session mindfulness & loving-kindness centered Holistic Health Midwifery original hand-made art exercises
WHO: Parents-to-be, however that looks
WHEN: Individual session available by appointment. Request an appointment by contacting Caroline.
WHERE: Home-Based in Austin, Texas. Each session location TBA upon appointment, most often virtually
Cost: $290
Donations: Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS) is a Travis County 501c3 non-profit dedicated to helping birthing people and making families stronger by providing emotional, physical, and educational support. 10 % of the proceeds from each session will go towards GALS.
This course is offered to supplement your medical care, not a replacement. No clinical advice will be given.
Great for first time pregnant people or first-time expectant parents, and also experienced parents. Great for couples.
Very helpful for folks with high-risk pregnancies, a history of infertility, or if you are experiencing some anxiety or depression.
Good for those planning a hospital or out-of-hospital birth, hoping for a natural birth or planning an epidural or cesarean.
Participants will need to print the handouts for pre & post-session exercises; you will need some crayons or colored pencils. Instructions can remain digital. For the 2 hour session, you will need a safe quiet space free from distraction.
““Birth and the transition to parenthood should be an experience that enriches parents’ lives. As babies are dependent on adults and cannot describe how they feel, we have a special responsibility to look after them. Birth should be as gentle, loving and protective as possible. As the foundation of family life, the significance for society of birth and early parenting is enormous”. ”