Childbirth Classes

  In-Person Childbirth Classes

• Learn practical, REAL ways to cope with labor, early postpartum and new parenthood
• Gather with other expectant families 
• Fun, informative, interactive, in-person class

Classes are in 2 parts.

Part 1: In-Person class on a Saturday or Sunday (see dates below). 1-6pm

Part 2: Zoom class, on the following Monday evening, 6-8pm

Sample Agenda

Terminology you’ll suddenly need to know!

Birth and Culture and impacts

A talk about pain:  Fear-Tension-Pain cycle, Gate Control Theory

Mindfulness in Birth – Breath Awareness, Body Scan, Loving Kindness

Laboring without Medication

Medication options for labor

Asking questions and getting answers

Pain-coping practices:  relaxation, touch, massage, breathing, meditation, movement, and more

Positions for labor and birth

Help for back labor

What is partner’s role? How can you help?

Communicating with the staff

Unexpected Surprises

Upcoming Embracing Birth Classes:

**In Person class is held at Jodi's teaching space just a short drive through the country, 5 miles west of New Glarus, WI.

• Saturday, Sept 20 (1-6pm in person) and Monday, September 29 (6-8pm zoom)
• Sunday, Oct 26 (1-6pm in person) and Monday, November 3 (6-8pm zoom)
• Saturday, Dec 6 (1-6pm in person) and Monday, December 15 (6-8pm zoom)
• Sunday, Jan 25 (1-6pm in person) and February 2 (6-8pm zoom)
• Saturday, Mar 14 (1-6pm in person) and Monday, March 23 (6-8pm zoom)

more dates coming!

**Before class you will receive preparatory information/readings.

**After class you will receive follow up information/readings. 

Class is $150 (per couple). 

Confident, Informed and Empowered Birth Starts Here

**If you hire me as your Birth Doula, childbirth class is included with no additional charge.

If you are interested in a private class or a consultation, please reach out here.  Consultations can range in topic from birth planning, postpartum planning, questions and concerns specific to you, etc. 

Typically, private classes are held for 3 hours in your home (or Zoom). 

Please email for this option embracingbirth1@gmail.com

 "Jodi's breadth of knowledge on pregnancy, birthing, and postpartum, paired with her approachable demeanor, made for the perfect combination.  I can't imagine approaching birth and postpartum without the knowledge I gained through Embracing Birth classes."-Claire