Maps of the Birth Journey
What's in Maps of the Birth Journey:
Physiologic birth, what it is (and is not).
Pregnancy and Birth Anatomy
Is it possible to have an undisturbed (physiologic) birth in hospital?
The true answer is: yes... and, maybe. Whether this can happen for you, or not, depends on the many factors and elements you need to set up in advance, and choices made during the birth.
Without knowing what those are, and having a deep commitment to them, the honest answer is that it's unlikely. Why? Because hospital labor and delivery units, and their policies, are not set up to support normal physiologic birth.
Know the Territory: Providers and Hospitals
Understanding what it means to birth in a hospital is knowing the territory. You'll learn about the differences between providers that work in hospitals and how to choose one based on what you want for yourself, your baby, your birth.
How to go about choosing your hospital - mindfully and carefully!
Body Preparation
Discover the ligaments and muscles that are important for many reasons, including more comfort in pregnancy and to get your body ready to give birth.
Lessons:
- Intro to Sharing the Maps & Journal Questions
- Physiologic Birth Defined
- Physiologic Birth
- Pregnancy & Birth Anatomy
- Importance of our Psoas muscles
- The Map of the Territory
Ready to learn about the journey that is ahead for you?
I know now that depending on what you see, you may not know all the options that are out there for couples. I will now wholeheartedly endorse midwifery, doulas and your course – not only as a father but as a Paramedic. You have opened these eyes to something that I never would have embraced. I thank you so much for a life changing course and experience.
— Ryan Collyer
Working with Rava in her birth prep course was a gift from God! Rava is extremely talented in what she does as a veteran doula and childbirth educator. Her attention to detail and compassion and love truly made this course a memorable experience! She provided us with essential tools for the unknown laborland experience.
— Amber Hanlon, mother of 3, yoga teacher
These aren't just "prenatal classes". They are so much more. Paul and I want to thank you for enlightening us about the realities of labour and birth. Personally, I feel your course freed my being of many fears I had about the labour and birth experience. Your love of what you do and your commitment to women around you was very inspirational.
— Rosa Malta, architect
Offerings to meet you where you are.
Feel free to slow down. Explore.
Choose what best supports you throughout this time of growing your baby under ten moons.
Water Wisdom for Birth
How to labor using water (hydrotherapy)
and
How to have a waterbirth
1:1 Session with Rava
First session is free
Guided Meditation and Hypnosis Preparation for Childbirth
This audio track program melts stress away at the end of a long day of working and growing your baby within you. And it prepares your mind through hypnosis for childbirth
Not sure what you need yet? Take a look and start wherever feels right.
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