How is Birthing From Within different from other childbirth classes?
-They’re different from other classes in many ways. They aren’t as structured – each class takes on a life of its own. There is more emphasis on mindfulness and coping, and less on ‘doing it right.’ Pain coping practices, like Breath Awareness, are taught. (Breath Awareness is ‘noticing your breath,’ not forcing or judging it – or yourself) Another difference is the inclusion of Birth Art. Birth Art encourages parents to deepen their understanding of themselves and the changes that are occurring in their lives. Some parents quietly integrate their discoveries, some share their processes with others – all soon realize it’s not about how their artwork looks, but about the process – that they were somehow able to figure out what to do and do it (this comes in very handy in childbirth and parenting!).
