Over the last 8+ years of attending births as labor doulas, we have repeatedly seen the impact optimal fetal positioning can make in labor... it can mean the difference between days of start-and-stop contractions & an extremely long first stage of labor and a straightforward birth. Those experiences, along with some trainings we've attended (rebozo/belly sifting training, Spinning Babies training), are what inform the information you'll receive in this workshop. 

Pregnant people can attend the workshop at any stage of pregnancy... it's helpful throughout. The information tends to be most helpful between weeks 24 - 36ish, but that's definitely not a hard and fast rule. Workshops happen every other month, so feel free to pick a workshop date that feels best to you. 
Here's what you can expect from this workshop:
  • Education and explanation (with visual aids!) of what optimal fetal positioning is and why it's so important
  • We'll help you understand how to find out where your baby is currently hanging out in your body
  • We'll go over some things NOT to do during pregnancy that can lead to less-than-optimal fetal positioning (along with a list of things you can do instead)
  • We'll explain the theory behind several positioning exercises (we use the word "exercises" loosely here)  to encourage baby to get INTO the best position and STAY there
  • We'll provide 1-on-1 guidance for you and your partner/support person as you practice each of these positions and you'll have them all perfected before you leave the workshop
  • We give your partner/support person specific guidance on things from their perspective - like where to put their hands, how to spot-check the positions, and how to check in and make sure it's all working
  • We include several different options for how to fit all these things into your busy lifestyle, because we know there's not always time for all the things​
  • And, in typical AthensBorn fashion... we keep it fun :) 
The next workshop is Sunday, March 26
​4pm - 5:30pm
​Cost: $40 covers the pregnant person + 1 partner/support person
Click the button below to register and pay. There is no fee for current AthensBorn labor doula clients (including apprentice and associate clients) to attend this workshop.  Class size is limited due to space and so that everyone gets time to practice each position and ask questions. When classes fill up, we'll close registration.