Feel connected to your body and your baby

Trust your instincts and your birthing body, as it guides you on what to do during your birth

How the mind body connection and how it can affect your birth

Understand how your body anatomy, physiology and hormonal aspects of birth

Break through the fear/tension/pain cycle

Transform the perception of pain and suffering into an empowering sensation

Labor skills (such as mindfulness, meditation, vocalization, releasing, relaxation and breathing techniques)

Self-hypnosis and body centered hypnosis techniques

How to be "active" in active labor and positions that are helpful

The use of water, movement and gravity

Opening positions to help facilitate your birth

Massage and touch techniques that will help increase your birthing hormones

Recognizing labor stages through the emotional map of labor

Understanding how your body works during each stage of labor

Determining when to go to the hospital or to get your caregiver to your home

Trusting your body during each stage, especially pre-labor

Learning how labor scenarios can be different for every birth and accepting yours

Knowing the right questions to ask to understand your childbirth options

Helping you find the right place and attendants for you

Education about various drugs and interventions and their risks and benefits

Learning natural alternatives and holistic approach to interventions

Cesarean prevention

How to prepare for one, if necessary

Having a safe and satisfying birth in any setting or situation

The first week with your newborn

Natural baby care

Breastfeeding (positioning, latch-on techniques, pumping, and more)

How family members can support breastfeeding moms

Some common challenges and how to avoid them

Postpartum care