In-Person Classes

 

Empowered Birth.

Let’s demystify BIRTH together.

Join us for a transformative day of learning, exploring, and embodying the holistic journey of childbirth. "Empowered Birth" is designed to equip expectant parents with knowledge and skills, blending ancient birthing wisdom with evidence-based knowledge meeting today's realities. The goal is that you feel empowered for YOUR BIRTH… where you feel heard, respected, and in control of your decisions.

This set of three classes given in one day will cover a wide range of topics to prepare you for an empowered birth experience. You can choose one, two or bundle up the three of them.

Classes:

Childbirth Education

Coping Techniques & Comfort Measures

Postpartum and Newborn Care

Dates offered during Spring and Summer 2025:

-Saturday April 26 (early bird April 19)

-Saturday May 17 (early bird May 10)

-Saturday June 21st (early bird June 14)

-Saturday July 26th (early bird July 19)

Times:

Childbirth Education: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Coping Techniques & Comfort Measures: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Postpartum & Newborn Care: 4pm- 6pm

Location: Kingston NY

Join a supportive community of expectant parents and empower yourself with information for a transformative birth experience through this set of 3 in-person classes.

Childbirth Education Express

Based on our experience as birth workers with over 10+ years (and over 200 births), we provide you with distilled information through an engaging in-person class.

  • Class covers:

    • Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labor

    • Signs and stages of labor

    • Birth preferences (formerly known as birth plan) and birth vision

    • Medical procedures at the hospital, birthing center, and home

    • Birth as a rite of passage

    • Golden hour and newborn procedures immediately after birth

  • Exchange: $225 or

    Early Bird Price: $150

    (per couple)

    Bundle Up: 3 classes for US$425 or early bird US$325

  • Class is from 9:30am - 12:30pm

    Saturday April 26th (early bird April 19)

    Saturday May 17th (early bird May 10)

    Saturday June 21st (early bird June 14)

    Open potluck lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm

  • Kingston, NY

    *Address to be shared once you sign up.

Coping techniques & comfort measures

Hands-on experiential class were you’ll learn the most effective coping techniques.

    • Hands-on practice & role play

    • Coping techniques including vocalization

    • Comfort measures including comforting touch

    • Labor support team

    • Pain medications

    • Importance of rest and relaxation

    • Delivery positions

  • Exchange: $150

    Early Bird Price: $95

    (per couple)

    Bundle Up: 3 classes for $325 (early bird)

  • Class is from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

    Spring 2025 Dates

    Saturday April 26th (early bird April 19)

    Saturday May 17th (early bird May 10)

    Saturday June 21st (early bird June 14)

  • Kingston, New York

    *Address to be given once sign up

Baby is here!

Postpartum and newborn care

Learn traditional postpartum care principles including nutritional and physiological considerations for a new mother and a newborn

    • Physiology of a postpartum body

    • Mother/baby dyad

    • Traditional postpartum care principles

    • Nutritional considerations & recipes

    • Postpartum plan & team

    • Herbs and supplements

    • Breastfeeding

    • Physiology of newborns

    • Baby wearing

    • Sleeping

    • Elimination communication

  • Exchange: US$150

    Early Bird Price: US$95

    (per couple)

    Bundle Up: 3 classes for US$325 (early bird)

  • Class is from 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Spring 2025 Dates

    Saturday April 26th (early bird April 19)

    Saturday May 17th (early bird May 10)

    Saturday June 21st (early bird June 14)

  • Kingston, New York

    *Address to be given once sign up

Meet the instructors

  • Founder of Madre Aluna

    Birth and postpartum doula, midwife assistant, childbirth educator, somatic experiencing practitioner, prenatal yoga teacher, herbalist studies

  • Founder of Honor Nature

    Birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, Havening practitioner, Theta healing practitioner, prenatal yoga teacher, Conscious Pregnancy Mentor