A Safer, Gentler Birth is Possible...

Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes in Seattle Here

Aloha...and Welcome! Birth Presence embodies the philosophy of developing a woman's self confidence, trust, and faith in her own ability to give birth through the alignment of the mind, body, and spirit.

At Birth Presence, we offer a fun, holistic and interactive approach to childbirth preparation. Classes provide informational, physical, and emotional preparation for birth offering integrated and practical tools to empower you and your birth partner as you journey through this important Rite of Passage.  How to change the paradigm of birth.

 

  • Spring 2010 Seattle City Series ~ BRADLEY METHOD CLASSES offered in Seattle 05/18/2010 - 08/03/2010.  Registration still available! More Here.

Birth Advocacy & Info Here

 

  • It's Here!  The 2009 - 2010 National Guide to a Healthy Birth.  Please download a PDF copy here or pick one up at our studio when you come by.  This guide is produced by Choices In Childbirth - a non profit organization that advocates childbirth choices that empower families all over our country.

 

Natural Birth...

...Back Into Our Bodies & Changing the Paradigm

How we bring our children into the world says a lot about our society and community.  Shamefully, the modern culture of our birthing paradigm instills much fear in expectant mothers.  Now, more than ever, we need to tap into our innate reservior of birthing wisdom that women have known for generations.  But how do we go from fear to embrace?  Read More...

There is little place for fear in an unfolding birth as it robs (steals, cheats, swindles, manipulates!) the woman of truly embracing the transformational experience of being present.

At Birth Presence, we promote mindfulness - so that you own your experience, staying present every step of the way.  We advocate for and encourage women to listen to their bodies, to follow their instincts, and to breath deeply in order to promote relaxation and facilitate life and labor.

We draw from the wisdom of midwives, birth educators, doulas, yoga, wise women birth practices and evidence-based maternity care and integrate them into our childbirth classes.

Our childbirth classes are prepare parents planning a home, hospital, or birthing-center birth. They are loaded with information that will benefit women of all birthing histories, including new parents and parents with prior vaginal and/or cesarean births.

Expectant mothers can take classes at any point in their pregnancy, not just in their third trimester! When taken early in the pregnancy (close to the end of the first trimester or the beginning of the second trimester) women and their partners can fully benefit from identifying and exploring beliefs about birth, interviewing caregivers, learning about good nutrition, and choosing a birth place that feels safe.

The sooner you begin childbirth classes, the more prepared you and your partner will feel, and the more informed decisions you and your partner can make to benefit your baby.