Frequently Asked Questions

"Labour is hard work, it hurts, and you can do it!"
-Birthing From Within®

What is Birthing from Within?
A prenatal class that helps you and your birth partner develop successful pain coping strategies and techniques. The class gives you and your partner the tools to confidently explore all options prior to making decisions during the labour process.   Honors the changing role of becoming a parents.  Helps you to plan for the post partum period.
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What is Birthing again?
It is a refresher class for experienced parents.  This class explores what worked in your last labour.  What you might like to do in the next labour.  Reviews pain coping practises.  Take some time to devote to connecting with your partner and your new baby.
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Is this class for me?
This class is ideal for people who are looking for practical knowledge about birth and babies, as well as,  gain skills to approach the emotional aspects of birth and parenting.
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What information do you cover?
The physiological response the body experiences during labour.  The stages of labour. Pain coping options. Different labour outcomes – vacuum, forceps, caesarean.  Your labour fantasy versus reality of labour. Keeping yourself healthy both physically and mentally.  Baby care and health.  Support secrets for your birth partner.
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What kind of pain coping practices do you teach?
Breath Awareness, Non- focused Awareness, Circular Breathing,  massage, epidurals, and pain medicine alternatives.
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Is this a natural childbirth class?
The class emphasizes how to stay connected to your labour and baby during the birth experience. Adaptation to challenges that arise are met without fear, anxiety or self-judgment.   The goal of Birthing From Within is to support you in learning to do the next best thing in labour.  I will help you rally your inner coping resources.   It is not about whether you have a natural childbirth or not. 
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Do I need a partner to attend this class?
Of course not! While most participants attend with a partner, there are women, who come on their own. If you are hesitant to attend by yourself, feel free to invite a friend, family member or even a doula to join in the fun! 
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How long is each course?
12 hours
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How often do you have courses?
I have 2 formats.  3-2 hour evenings  followed by a 7 hour day ( on a Saturday usually).  Or a weekend intensive.
Our current Birthing from Within schedule
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Where are the classes held?
Centrally in Edmonton.
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I have read Birthing from Within. Would taking the class be beneficial?
Although the classes are based on the book, sessions go beyond what is covered in the book.   Pam England has developed many new processes and ideas since the book was published.  Discussions and activities include insight from my 12 years experience as a labour and delivery nurse as well as my perspective as a mother.
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How can I learn more?
Please feel fee to contact me. 
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