Childbirth Classes

About our classes

Childbirth education is incredibly important for all families expecting, not just for homebirth or birth center couples but for those planning hospital births as well. Our childbirth educators discuss everything from proper nutrition for a healthy pregnancy to trust in birth, risk and benefits of pain medication in childbirth, birth plans, understanding and coping with labor, the postpartum period and much more. We have in-person childbirth education courses and an online option for classes.

Take our online midwife-led childbirth education:

Our online childbirth education class is the only exclusively midwife-led online childbirth education course. It is taught by our very own midwife & perinatal chiropractor, Dr. Chrisi Binder and draws from years of experience in holistically supporting pregnant women throughout the years. It is perfect for all mamas whether seeking homebirth, birth center or hospital-based birth and seeking to optimize prenatal health and get informed on your choices during this very important time in life.

The outline of our online course includes:

Pregnancy run-down

Prenatal healthcare options

Prenatal providers (midwife vs. OB)

Prenatal testing

Optimizing prenatal health

Prenatal exercise

Prenatal nutrition

Stages of labor

Optimal fetal positioning

Medical interventions

Induction methods

Unexpected situations

Comfort measures

Support in labor

Understanding your stress responses

Relaxation techniques

Breathing tools

Doula care

Medical options for pain relief

What to expect postpartum

Postpartum recovery tips & tricks

Postpartum nutrition

Breastfeeding basics

How to take care of a newborn

PLUS tons of helpful handouts including:

Customizable (& cute) birth plan

Midwife guide to contractions & water breaking

Midwife guide to labor

Medical intervention guide

Natural baby registry must-haves

Prenatal health assessment

NORA tea recipe

Holistic support for clogged ducts & mastitis

AND MORE :)

You’ll receive lots of practical information regarding the different stages of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the care of your newborn child through thought-provoking dialogue, memorable exercises and interesting videos.

We strive to provide answers to all your important questions. Our approach to childbirth education is based on a holistic model: exploring not only the physiology of childbirth and pregnancy, but also the implications of the physiological and emotional aspects of the birth experience.

Our classes help pregnant women and their partners clarify their values, release fear, cultivate intuition and develop confidence for childbirth and parenting. They will help you to make more informed choices about birth and the care of your baby based on knowledge of benefits, risks and alternatives to obstetrical procedures.

Hypnobirthing classes

Birth and Parenting Preparation with Kanuwena Perryman

I am humbled and inspired by the strength, commitment and love of the hundreds of couples I’ve been honored to support in preparing for their child’s birth in my group and private classes which I began teaching in 2001. Couples who prepare for childbirth and are well supported, report having a greater sense of accomplishment and joy during and after the birth of their baby. In class you will learn what your options are, how to avoid unnecessary interventions, and align with your choices in any birth environment. You will form a deep understanding and broad perspective of the birth process and how to participate with it. You will practice pain coping, positions, touch, creating a supportive space, focusing, coping with fears, pre-natal bonding, deep relaxation, visualizations and affirmations.

Please join me, Kanuwena Perryman, wife, mother of three, sister, friend, doula, hypnotherapist, and ‘Birthing from Within’ influenced childbirth class instructor, in preparing to welcome your baby.

We are currently offering in-person childbirth education in both the private or group setting!