Prepare for Birth at Yoga Matrika
Yoga Matrika no longer offers traditional childbirth preparation courses at the studio. We would like to suggest the following options for childbirth preparation:
Private Empowered Childbirth Sessions with Jan Mallak
Call Jan Mallak directly to inquire and schedule: 724-327-6063
This private childbirth preparation class with an emphasis on visualizing your birth and becoming empowered to support that vision through knowledge and practice. This course is facilitated by Jan Mallak who has over thirty years of experience in birth education.
Small Group Childbirth Preparation with Deena Blumenfeld at Shining Light Prenatal
Deena is a prenatal yoga instructor with Lamaze certification and she offers very unique childbirth preparation courses at her magnificent little space in Lawrenceville. Check out the Shining Light Prenatal website for current offerings.
North Hills Childbirth
North Hills Childbirth offers intimate and modern Lamaze certified childbirth preparation classes. Classes are held in the North Hills, so this is a most convenient option if you are “out that way.” Check out their website for current offerings.
The Midwife Center
Please call the Midwife Center (located in the Strip District) for current options: 412-321-6880. As this is a free-standing birth center, classes here are likely to focus on preparing for a drug-free vaginal birth outside of a hospital.
Kathy McGrath
Call her to see what she is offering and where: 412-833-8116
Sharon Fennimore Rudyk
Sharon offers the following partner workshop and her prenatal yoga classes include birth preparation skills for women. She also offers private yoga-based childbirth preparation for pregnant women and their birth partner. Please call (412) 855-5692 to discuss.
Dynamic Childbirth ($35): this is a 2-hour partner workshop for expectant women and their primary birth partner to share. We review how to use yoga-based techniques for breathing, sounding, movement, touch and communication to enhance your birth experience. If you have questions about this workshop, please contact Sharon directly by calling 412-855-5692. Get details and register online HERE.
Matrika Prenatal Yoga & Exercise: these are 1-hour classes offered throughout the week and on weekends by Matrika’s team of qualified and experienced instructors. Keep fit, relieve and prevent common minor aches and pains of pregnancy and prepare for your birth mentally, physically and emotionally. See the weekly schedule of classes HERE. Explore our class tuition options HERE.
Meet the Doulas
Yoga Matrika also hosts Hearts and Hands Doula Services’ “Meet the Doulas” nights at Yoga Matrika. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm come to Yoga Matrika and learn how a doula can assist you in your birth vision. There is no cost to attend this monthly open house for doula information, but Jan likes to know to expect you, so please give her a call at 724-327-6063 and let Hearts and Hands know if you plan on attending the open house. Can’t make it to Meet the Doula’s Night? Please give Jan a call and she will be happy to talk to you about doula services.