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Pure Birth classes are designed to provide birth education classes using a holistic approach and true understanding the perfectly “pure” nature of birth.  This unique style to birth creates an environment where philosophy, research and experience combine in perfect harmony.  By taking a look at how nature made the body to work perfectly and the emotional needs of laboring women, families will begin to understand the reason why a “pure” birth approach creates for happier, healthy families.

After over 6 years of teaching natural childbirth, the founder of Pure Birth developed this unique approach to understanding how birth works and educating families in pregnancy.  We have taken approaches from authors, Doctors, Midwives and other birth professionals from around the world and combined them together into a new Pure Birth technique.  In addition, using concepts from yoga, meditation, and famous authors such as Dr. Robert Bradley and Midwife Ina May Gaskin, we have brought the best approaches together.

Our unique atmosphere allows for plenty of discussion, hands-on practice and a deeper level of your inner awareness, which ultimately translates into better birth experiences.  We keep our classes small enough for individual attention yet the popularity of our classes allows for a great mix of families and other experiences.  This holistic method is vital to the supporting partner’s as they learn and understand how to help a laboring mother give birth.

Pure Birth Holistic Childbirth Class (8 weeks for total of 20 hours)
This series will provide extensive information to families preparing for a natural birth.  This option will meet each week for 2 ½ hours for 8 weeks. 

8-week Class Outline

Class #1: Understanding Birth Today & Our Culture
Class #2: Healthy Mind & Healthy Body
Class #3: Support & Environment for Birth
Class #4: Planning, Preparation & Options
Class #5: Labor in Detail
Class #6: Labor Coping Strategies
Class #7: From Birth to Baby
Class #8: Practice Makes Purely Perfect

Each Class will include at least one activity, relaxation technique and an optional "at-home" assignment. The curriculum is designed after years of teaching childbirth classes to what really works and helps the expecting families find the necessary ways to give birth in peace and love.

Here are some more of the topics that will be covered in the class:

Cultural Influences on Childbirth What is Natural Childbirth Obstacles to Overcome The Emotional side of birth Options at Birth Communication with Healthcare Provider How the Body works in Labor The Importance of Support Consumerism Staying Healthy in Pregnancy Common birth myths Choosing the right birth for you The Partner’s Role

Preparing your Mind & Body for Birth Breath Awareness in Labor The “Pure Birth” Secrets to Labor How Fear affects birth Recognizing and approaching birth fears Pregnancy & Birth Anatomy Expectations and Birth Reality The value of Labor Relaxation Techniques Coping Strategies for Labor Birth Environment & Surroundings Stages of Labor First Stage of Labor

Understanding Progress First Stage Positions Relaxation/Meditation in Labor Second Stage of Labor Understanding the Sensations of Birth Birth Plans Due Dates Newborn Care Postpartum Preparation Breastfeeding Basics

Childbirth Class Prices

$205.00 per couple ($50 deposit required for registration). Price includes two people, a copy of “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin, Pure Birth Student Manual, Pure Birth Pregnancy Journal and Dad's Doodling Pad. In class every week we will also have snacks available during the break and each couple will receive a free birth coaching aid.

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Register Online or call 918-381-0828. Pre-registration is required.

Childbirth Class Schedule
Class Location: Nirvana Body & Soul - 51st and Memorial (Fontana Shopping Center)

• March 14th - May 9th , 2010:: Sundays 4:00 - 6:30 pm (no class April 11th)



Top 10 Reasons to take a Pure Birth Class

1. OBJECTIVE. We strive to provide objective unbiased information.
2. TRAINING. Our instructors are trained in a true understanding of normal birth.
3. EXPERIENCE. We have been helping families for over 5 years in Tulsa and over 300 families.
4. RESOURCES. Using the best resources in the country, we have sorted through and bring only the most interesting and important topics.
5. RESEARCH. Our obsession with research allows us to have a deep level of what the research says about childbirth.
6. PRACTICE. You will receive hands-on techniques and training to prepare you for labor, birth and beyond.  Practice makes perfection.
7. HOLISTIC. With a holistic view point, a better understanding of how to work with our bodies allows for safer, healthier outcomes.
8. EMPOWERMENT. We believe in the importance of empowering women and their birth experiences.
9. CHOICES. Pure Birth classes provide the information to help family understand their choices and choose the options that best suit each family.
10.  LIFE. We believe that having a baby is one of life’s precious events that shouldn’t be overlooked.