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 creates an environment where philosophy, research and experience combine in 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 7 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 Information
This series will provide extensive information to families preparing for a natural birth. Over the last 7 years, we have taught a variety of formats for the childbirth classes. Any where from a 4-week, 12-week, 8-week and weekend intensive options. We are currently offering our Pure Birth classes in a NEW format, which we feel like offers the best opportunity for true understanding of the information and transformation that is possible. This new format includes three Sundays where pregnant women and their birth partner's spend the day together in class while we learn and experience many ways to prepare for birth. In addition, the families will be spend the third Sunday enjoying our Holistic Parenting Workshop and a Community Mothering Blessing. We believe the combination of these classes will provide the most optimal environment for educational learning, experiential learning and true preparedness for the upcoming transition into parenthood.

Class Agenda
First Sunday: Understanding Birth Today & Our Culture, Body, Mind & Spirit, Support & Environment for Birth
Second Sunday: Planning, Preparation & Options, Labor in Detail, Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, From Birth to Baby
Third Sunday: Community Mothering Blessing: Celebrating Birth and Motherhood and Holistic Parenting Workshop: Real parenting from real parents!

Classes will include guided meditations, prenatal yoga poses, experiential activities, research learning, bonding between mother, partner and baby, and plenty opportunity to create support and community. Often we see families connect with each other on a deeper level in our classes and make lifetime friendships after the class is over. Classes will also have snacks, bottled water and hot tea available during the breaks.

Birth topics that will be covered in Pure Birth Classes:

Cultural Influences on Childbirth What is Holistic Childbirth Obstacles to Overcome Meditation Yoga Choosing Healthy Perspectives The Emotional side of birth Options at Birth How the Body works in Labor The Importance of Support Consumerism 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 Breastfeeding Basics

Childbirth Class Prices

$225.00 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.

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

Childbirth Class Schedule
Class Location: TBA
The next Pure Birth Class will be combined into 3 Sundays, including the Holistic Parenting Workshop and Mother Blessing Ceremony.
DATES: Sundays, May 8th, 15th, 22nd TIMES: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm each day
INSTRUCTOR: Celeste McNeal



TOP 10 REASONS TO TAKE A PURE BIRTH CLASS

1. OBJECTIVE. The material strives to provide unbiased and objective information.
2. RESOURCES. Taking a look at all of the current resources and research available creates a multifaceted approach to childbirth.
3. WISDOM. We believe in the longstanding wisdom of our bodies and the process of birth at the most highest level.
4. PRACTICE. You will receive hands-on techniques and training to prepare you for labor, birth and beyond.  Practice increases your comfort with your own intuitions about giving birth and understanding of how to incorporate daily changes in pregnancy for a more prepared approach.
5. INTUITION. Trusting women’s intuition is a very important component to the pure birth philosophy.  We encourage women and their birth partners to learn to hear and trust their own instincts and intuition, allowing that powerful guiding force to aid them before, during and after birth.
6. EMPOWERMENT. Pure Birth empowers women and their families to really understand their choices and make the ones that are best for their family realizing that there is not a universal right or wrong way to give birth.
7. HEALTHY FAMILIES. Learning how to cope with anxiety, stress, and physical discomforts not only help women in labor but for the rest of their lives which helps creates healthier, more balanced families.
8. LIFE. We believe that having a baby is one of life’s most precious events that shouldn’t be overlooked or underestimated of the power the experience brings into today’s families. 
9. GRATITUDE. So many families are grateful for the opportunity to give birth to their babies in peace with welcoming arms.
10. JOY.  Pure Birth brings the joy back into birth that rightfully belongs with the families.