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A 5-Week Journey 

Birth is more than preparing for labor—it's preparing your mind, body, nervous system, and family for one of life's greatest transitions.

Our 5-week Childbirth Preparation Series combines evidence-based education, somatic practices, hands-on learning, and meaningful conversation to help you approach birth with confidence and trust in your body's wisdom.

 

Every class is shaped by the questions, experiences, and needs of the families attending, allowing space for deeper learning and connection. While we have core topics we cover each week, the conversations naturally unfold based on what is most relevant to you.

Whether you're planning a home birth, birth center birth, or hospital birth, this class is designed to help you make informed decisions and feel supported throughout your journey.

Pregnant Woman Assistance

What Makes This Class Different?

Each class weaves together:

  • Evidence-based childbirth education

  • Somatic practices to regulate the nervous system

  • Guided movement and body awareness

  • Hands-on comfort measures

  • Partner participation and practical skills

  • Group discussion and individualized support

  • Time for questions and real-life scenarios

You'll leave each week with practical tools you can begin using immediately throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.

5- weeks

1

Preparing the Body & Nervous System

During our first class we'll explore how your nervous system influences pregnancy, birth, and healing while building a foundation for understanding the physiologic birth process.

2

Understanding Labor

Knowledge helps reduce fear.This class focuses on what happens during labor and how your mind and body work together throughout the process.

3

Navigating Birth 

Every birth unfolds differently. This week focuses on preparing for a variety of birth experiences while learning how to maintain a sense of safety and autonomy.

Preparing for Birth

You will start creating your birth preference and we will answer any questions you have. From there, we'll introduce common medical interventions and Cesarean birth, discussing when they may be recommended, what to expect, and how to make informed decisions if your birth takes an unexpected turn.

4

The First Forty Days

Birth is only the beginning.

 

The postpartum period deserves thoughtful preparation, care, and support. Together we'll discuss what healing looks like for both parents and baby.

5

Somatic Practices Throughout the Series

Somatic work is woven into every class—not as an extra component, but as an essential part of preparing for birth.

Together we'll explore practices that help you:

  • Build nervous system resilience

  • Develop body awareness

  • Reduce fear and tension

  • Improve connection with your baby

  • Support emotional regulation

  • Practice grounding during intensity

  • Cultivate confidence and trust in your body

These simple tools can be used throughout pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and beyond.

Meet Your Instructors

Together, we weave practical birth education with holistic, somatic, and trauma-informed support, creating a space where families feel safe to learn, ask questions, build community, and prepare for birth with confidence and trust in themselves.

Join us during a season

Investment: $450

We offer a 10% discount for cash payments.

Details

Class Length: 5  Weeks
Class Type: In-Person

Mission Valley Saturday class: 9:30am - 12pm
Fall: Sept 19,26 Oct.2,9,17
Winter:Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13,20 (Español)
Spring: April 10,17,24 May 1 ,8
La Mesa Tuesday class: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fall: Sept. 15, 22,29, Oct. 6, 13 (Español)
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Contact

San Diego

3633 Camino del Rio South

ste. 206 San Diego CA 

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