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| Creative Movement for Birth a free class for pregnant women |
| This class draws on the body wisdom of yoga and dance, offering pregnant women the opportunity to learn practical techniques for a smoother, easier birth. In this class, women and their partners will learn how to use pillows, birth balls, chairs, birth dance, and the physical support of their partner and/or doula during birth. Creative Movement for Birth is the ideal supplement to childbirth education classes, and is useful no matter what your birth plans may be. Learn simple techniques which contribute to : -Increased relaxation and comfort during labor -Correction of posterior and asynclitic presentations that can otherwise lead to back labor or stalled labor -Improving baby's position for quicker progress in labor, and -Helping baby move more smoothly and easily into the world. Preregistration is required, and enrollment is limited to ensure that participants receive individual attention. Partners, friends, and doulas are welcome. Call or email with any questions and to reserve a space. Michelle L'Esperance, CPM (413) 586-3648 |
| Upcoming Dates: Saturday, August 23rd, 1:00-3:30PM. Sunday, Oct. 5th, 1:00-3:30PM. Location TBA. |
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| Home Page Birth Doula Services Traditional Home Pospartum Care About Michelle L'Esperance, CPM Doula Training Workshops & Mentoring Pre-conception Counseling Birth Story Resources |
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| Skylar & Eden, born 2003 & 2004 |
| " I was blessed to have found Michelle who became my doula, midwife assistant, and friend who supported my decisions around my birth. During Skylar's birth, Michelle eased my husband's mind and was his true support in labor. A year later there was no question that we wanted (and yes, needed!) Michelle with us again, and this time, it was my husband who said: "Michelle will be here, right?" Michelle's spirit and light shined through the brief, dark moments of the pains of labor and aided us to immediately bond to the new soul who joined our world. Forever we will treasure these experiences and are eternally grateful for establishing such an incredible bond with Michelle, who we now consider "family." -Christine A. Greenstein, mother of Chelsea, Skylar, & Eden |
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| Warm Welcome Birth Services offers experienced, caring support for a wide variety of birth plans. *Midwife or OB attended births *Natural *Medicated *Vaginal Birth after Cesarean *Cesarean *Twins or more *Birth after Loss *Waterbirth *Home or Hospital |
| "Michelle's class was a perfect complement to the traditional classes we took at the hospital. It helped to prepare me and my partner for the challenges of labor. Michelle has great insight into the journey that the body and mind take during labor and delivery. With the use of different positioning techniques and the birthing tub I was able to endure an intense natural childbirth without medications. I also felt prepared for the different thoughts and emotions that I experienced during the labor process. We highly recommend her class." Leilani Kidder, Family Nurse Practitioner |
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