about the instructor

"If I can do it, so can you." I know from my own birth experiences that a woman's body was designed to give birth spontan- eously, vaginally, naturally. I have never felt more powerful as I did after the natural birth of my first daughter Mae. more about Amy


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58% of mothers have a gloved hand inserted into their uterus after birth
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"if you are an expectant mother, you must eat a good, nutritious, balanced diet every day during your pregnancy. A good diet is the best insurance that your baby will be healthy and strong with a normal weight at birth!"
Dr.Brewer
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before and after the birth

natural childbirth and postpartum education
amy brooks murphy aahcc, ccce

before the birth

Educating women and their partners to not only know their options, but to actively participate and take responsibility for the birth of their baby is what this class is all about.

in-utero.jpgExcellent nutrition (100 grams of protein a day), avoidance of drugs (no drug has been proven safe for the unborn baby), natural abdominal breathing, relaxation, immediate and continuous contact with your baby, breastfeeding, and being prepared for unexpected situations are some of the goals for this class.

We discuss how to ask the important questions… ‘Is this procedure necessary?’, ‘What will this procedure tell us?’, ‘What is best for my baby?’ Couples learn not only how to communicate more effectively with their care providers, but also with their partner.

We also go over basic anatomy and physiology of the pregnant woman. Learning how the body works helps eliminate some of the unknowns of labor and childbirth. Instead of fearing contractions you are encouraged to embrace each contraction. The stronger the contraction, the sooner you’ll be holding your baby. Bring it on and trust your body, it knows what to do.

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  1. Natural childbirth.
  2. Active participation of the partner as coach.
  3. Excellent nutrition.
  4. Avoidance of drugs during pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding unless absolutely necessary.
  5. Weekly classes starting at the sixth month.
  6. Relaxation and natural breathing.
  7. “Focusing in” and working with your body.
  8. Immediate and continuous contact with your baby.
  9. Breastfeeding, beginning at birth.
  10. Consumerism and positive communication.
  11. Parents taking responsibility for the safety of the birth place, procedures, attendants, and emergency back-up.
  12. Parents prepared for unexpected situations such as emergency childbirth, and cesarean.

 

belly casting service

I will come to your home with all the supplies and help you make a cast of your pregnant belly.  It usually takes less than an hour and is a keepsake forever!!