June: Childbirth Preparation and Breastfeeding Workshops
DYNAMIC CHILDBIRTH: a yoga-based approach to childbirth and newborn parenting preparation
Sundays, June 8 and 29
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Cost per birthing team (pregnant woman and her birth partner): $100
Curriculum: This is a course that provides tools for birthing teams to use for effective communication and decision making during the end of pregnancy, labor, birthing and in the post-natal period. Yoga-based poses for relief of stress and discomfort during labor will be taught and there is ample time for practice and experimentation with the poses. Different breathing patterns and sounding techniques will be provided and we will practice them together as a group. Information about breastfeeding your newborn, infant care and preparing for the post-partum period will be provided. Dynamic Childbirth does not prescribe any particular type of birth. Rather, this course provides each birthing team with a toolbox of ideas that you can use no matter how your birth unfolds…whether it be as planned or absolutely not what you were thinking at all! This course provides an opportunity for birth partners to develop the partnering skills that are unique to birthing and it is also the precious gift of creating a powerful intention of peace between parents that will be a guiding force throughout the challenges of newborn parenting. It is highly recommended that if you are even considering breastfeeding that you also take the Breastfeeding with your Newborn workshop with Ellen Rubin. Ellen provides very specific and detailed information on how to create a positive breastfeeding relationship with your newborn from the start including different positions, explaining how milk is made and how to be confident that your infant is “getting enough.”
Details: Please come dressed in clothing that allows you complete freedom of movement and that you feel comfortable sitting on the floor in. Chairs will be provided for anyone who is not comfortable sitting on the floor. Bring your water bottle. Paper, pens and course materials will all be provided. Each class will end with a guided deep relaxation exercise.
While this is a complete childbirth preparation course, we will not be watching any videos and this is not a dedicated “method.” If you are interested in a particular type of childbirth preparation (Lamaze, Bradley Method, Hypnobirthing) then Yoga Matrika can provide you with referrals for local instructors who provide excellent instruction in these methods. Dynamic Childbirth is an active, empowering and peaceful approach to childbirth preparation that can be used by all birthing teams.
Breastfeeding with your Newborn with Ellen Rubin on Saturday, June 7th from 1:30-3:30 for $30. Ellen Rubin is an experienced breastfeeding mother and also a local La Leche League leader. She will provide some specific techniques to assist you in building a positive breastfeeding relationship from the start, talk about ways that partners can support breastfeeding and address any questions that you may have. Includes the Dr. Sears guide to Breastfeeding. Pre-registration is required: 412-855-5692.
- Please e-mail Sharon@yogamatrika.com or call (412) 855-5692 to register
- Unless otherwise noted, you must pre-register for workshops. Missed workshops can not be made-up.
- If you have pre-registered and Yoga Matrika needs to cancel a workshop session, you will be notified by phone and e-mail within 48 hours prior to the start of the workshop.