Join massage therapist and birth doula Kari Cantrell of Btown Birth & Bodywork for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for labor. You'll also learn practical strategies for managing pain and feeling more comfortable throughout the duration of your pregnancy.In this 90-minute class, you’ll learn simple, effective techniques to increase comfort, reduce tension, and support the natural process of labor.
Together we’ll practice tools you can actually use during birth, including:
• Comfort positions for pregnancy and labor
• Massage techniques for labor support
• Rebozo techniques for easing tension and encouraging baby’s movement
• Acupressure and reflexology points for comfort
• Hot, cold, and pressure techniques for pain relief
• Partner support strategies during contractions
• Daily movements and exercises to prepare your body for birth
This class is interactive, approachable, and rooted in evidence-based comfort measures that can be used at home, in the hospital, or at a birth center.
Whether you’re early in pregnancy or approaching your due date, you’ll leave with practical tools and greater confidence heading into labor.
Length: 90 minutes
What to bring: Comfortable clothing you can move in. Water bottle. Blanket or yoga mat for when we get on the floor.
Limited to 5 couples to allow for hands-on practice and personalized guidance.
Cost is $75 per couple.
Private in-home sessions also available for $150.
Email Kari at [email protected] or send a PM to reserve your space in class or request info on private sessions.
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