Labor and Birth Workshop for Expectant Parents
You Are Strong * You Are Capable * You Can Do This
I Can Help!!
Pregnancy discomforts and typical birthing practices can create many obstacles.
What if you could feel calm, more comfortable and confident through your labor?
What if you your birth partner knew just what to do and say to support you in the way you wanted, needed and deserve. With knowlege & support, they can.
As a yoga teacher, massage therapist specializing in myofascial release therapy and birth doula, I'll guide you through hands-on practices and share evidence-based and highly effective holistic comfort measures, not covered in traditional birthing classes.
We'll discuss unmedicated, medicated, and C-section deliveries so you can plan for your ideal birth while being prepared for however your baby's birth unfolds.
You can do this and I'm here to help! See details below!
We will cover:
• Yoga postures for alleviating common discomforts like back pain, sciatica & more• Breath practices and positioning for focus, comfort and labor progression• Massage techniques for pregnancy aches, contraction relief and beyond • Doula tricks, mindset shifts and relaxation practices to overcome obstacles if needed • Options for unmedicated, medicated, and C-section deliveries• Latest research on COVID-19 and how it affects my birth plan• Exercises to help with postpartum recovery• Practical suggestions for successful breastfeeding
You will receive a complete packet of all the information to review as your due date approached and have with you for the big day.
Plus, you will have many opportunities throughout the workshop to ask questions and get feedback on the techniques, so you’ll be ready when the time is right!
When in my pregnancy should I take this workshop?
While most couples join in their 2nd or early 3rd trimester, some have benefited as early as 12 wks and others as late as 41.5wks!To help you decide, here are some considerations: • If you want the info fresh in your mind for labor, register between 28-36wks.• Registering after 36wks can be risky if you go in to labor early.• Do you want more time to practice and benefit from the techniques and massage training? Register earlier and review your notes or reach out with questions if helpful to refresh your memory for the big day.• Have a baby shower coming up or baby care and breastfeeding classes you want to take too? The last few weeks get busy so joining early to be prepared may give you peace of mind.• Delivering soon and can't wait for the next live workshop. Reach out for a $95 recorded version of the workshop to watch at your own pace and on your own time.
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The Hip Squeeze technique can provide comfort while helping make space for baby to descend during labor and birth!
What Anne, shared about her experience:
"Darlene was truly a God-send for me and my husband during my first pregnancy! I honestly do not think we could have achieved our goal of a 100% natural (epidural-free) childbirth without the techniques she taught in her workshops and prenatal yoga classes.
Darlene's style of teaching yoga is so positive and encouraging, and her understanding of the female body is truly astounding - this was just what I needed as a nervous new-mom-to-be!
Darlene's workshop was AWESOME! It was a wonderful learning opportunity for me, but also gave my husband techniques he could use so he was an actual participant - not just a helpless bystander.
He was able to play an active and critical role in easing my pain, which allowed the entire experience to be so much more fulfilling for us both!
Throughout my pregnancy and especially during the hardest part of my labor and delivery, Darlene was one of the "angel voices" that guided me through. I can't say thank you enough. Words just don't do justice to the gratitude I will always feel for everything Darlene did for me."
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