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General Notice as of 12/04: 
Birth Presence is moving to Seattle, WA

We are completing our practice and classes here in December and will begin to offer classes in Seattle, March 2010.

Thank you to all who has been part of our journey - it has been a privilege to serve you and your families during this sacred time.


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Labor Rehearsals for The Birth Team

 

Labor Rehearsal Labs:  Situational Practices to better prepare for Labor.

*Prerequisite for Labor Rehearsal Lab: Birth Preparation Workshop

Come join us for weekly labor rehearsals where you will have the opportunity to practice the techniques you learn at the Birth Preparation Workshop. Practicing these techniques will empower you to begin labor with strength and confidence so relaxation will be second nature.

These 45 minute labs will prepare you and your birth partner (husband / coach) by rehearsing labor situations, stations and scenarios to help you become familiar and comfortable laboring. This is a wonderful opportunity to pr

actice mindfulness in addition to verbal and non-verbal.

Please contact us if you wish to participate in our Labor Labs.

Class Topics Rotate on a Weekly basis to include:

  • Labor Positions
  • Pressure Points / Acupressure for Pain Relief and Labor Induction
  • Labor Tools & Techniques: Using the Birth Ball, Robozo Techniques, Hot & Cold Packs, Hydrotherapy
  • Restorat

    ive Positions and Comfort for The Birth Partner (Husband/Labor Coach) during Labor
  • Massage Techniques and Touch Therapy
  • Relaxation and Visualizations
  • Breath and Vocalization and Co-Vocalization
  • Situational Practice

We recommend attendance of the Birth Preparation Workshop (for Labor and Coaching - 3.5 hours) and active participation of weekly Labor Rehearsals for situational practice of what to do when labor begins.


Calendar of Upcoming Labor Rehearsal Labs:

Rate for Labor Rehearsals: ($20 Drop-In, $85/5 classes) Register Here

*Prerequisite for Labor Rehearsal Lab: Birth Preparation Workshop

08/05 - 09/02: Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm
09/08 - 10/27: Tuesdays, 6pm - 7pm
11/04 - 12/16: Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm


AUGUST DATES:
Wed, 08/05: Labor Positions 1
Wed, 08/12: Massage Techniques and Touch Therapy
Wed, 08/19: Breath and Vocalization and Co-Vocalization
Wed, 08/26: Situational Practice 1

SEPTEMBER DATES:
Wed, 09/02: Relaxation and Visualizations
Tues, 09/08: Labor Positions 2
Tues, 09/15: Pressure Points / Acupressure for Pain Relief and Labor Induction
Tues, 09/22: Labor Tools & Techniques: Using the Birth Ball, Robozo Techniques, Hot & Cold Packs, Hydrotherapy
Tues, 09/29: Restorative Positions and Comfort for The Birth Partner (Husband/Labor Coach) during Labor

OCTOBER DATES:
No Labor Labs are scheduled for October.  Please plan ahead and come to early sessions is your due date is in November!

NOVEMBER DATES:
Wed, 11/04: Situational Practice 1
Wed, 11/11: Relaxation and Visualizations
Wed, 11/18: Pressure Points / Acupressure for Pain Relief and Labor Induction
Wed, 11/25: Labor Tools & Techniques: Using the Birth Ball, Robozo Techniques, Hot & Cold Packs, Hydrotherapy


DECEMBER DATES:
Wed, 12/02: Restorative Positions and Comfort for The Birth Partner (Husband/Labor Coach) during Labor
Wed, 12/09: Situational Practice 2
Wed, 12/16: Relaxation and Visualizations & The Holidays

 

PLEASE NOTE PREREQUISITE BIRTH PREPARATION COURSE.
You MUST have attended the BIRTH PREPARATION WORKSHOP first before you attend to Labor Rehearsals .

REGISTER For the Birth Preparation Workshop and Labor Rehearsals Here

PDF of Schedule Here