Labor + Postpartum Intensive

Available in-person in Irvine, California and also online.

Mindful birthing class

Learn everything you need to know about laboring your baby, naturally, as well as postpartum care.

“My husband and I learned so much. Her approach is totally practical but you can tell it is grounded in a lot of research, science and patient-centric methodology. ”
Stephanie S.
via Yelp

“It really reassured us that we would be able to really actively participate in the process and not be a bystander and at the sole mercy of others telling us what to do on the day of the birth.”
Scott
via Yelp

“Many of the ideas we learned in Hypnobabies were also mentioned in Giselle’s class (ie. how best to succeed in a natural birth without medical interventions) but what I preferred about Giselle’s class is that she gave various techniques on how to cope with labor, and we didn’t feel pressure to only use one technique.”
AJ
via Yelp

Check out a lot more reviews on Yelp.

 What’s Included in the Labor Intensive Workshop:

mindful birthing class

Understanding the Labor Process

You will get a clear understanding of what happens in your body during labor and how to create an environment of support that helps you feel at peace and calm during the labor process. 

Releasing Fears in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

Research shows that fears can be a deterrent for a good labor experience. And with the high rates of mental disorders in pregnancy and postpartum, I believe that addressing fears and finding ways to reduce them is one of the most important things we can do in pregnancy and before labor.

Natural Birth Coping Skills

Your birth partner is a source of comfort and support to you in labor. You and your birth partner will learn hands-on coping skills and practice these in class.

Breathing and Visualization in Labor

Your breath is one of the most powerful tools you have in labor. You will learn how to breathe in your mindful birth. You’ll also learn guided visualization and hypnosis techniques that you can use in childbirth. And you’ll connect to the mind, body, spirit aspects of childbirth and postpartum.

Holistic Postpartum Care

The first 6 weeks after birth are precious healing time and resetting as a mother. You will learn what to expect during postpartum. Your birth partner will learn how to care for you and nurture you during the postpartum period, so you can feel more rested, heal faster, and have good emotional wellness.

mindful birthing class

Is this a Bradley Method Childbirth Course?

It’s got aspects of Bradley Method Childbirth, as well as Birthing from Within, Conscious Birthing, and Evidence-Based childbirth education.

Here’s an article I wrote on the difference between this course and Bradley Method.

Teacher’s Birth Philosophy

“I believe birth is a sacred experience in motherhood. And pregnant people should have a judgment-free space to gather education, ask questions, activate their inner resources, and feel heard and supported.”

Giselle Baumet
Childbirth Educator, Postpartum Doula and Mother of Four

Register

In-Person Group Class

Register Here for In-Person

$350 per couple

$250 for South Coast Midwifery Clients

Class takes place at South Coast Midwifery

Class is on a Saturday from 9am – 3pm with a lunch break.

Online Class

Register Here for Online Class

The online class includes all content that the in-person class offers, however it also includes hospital labor management options.

$99 per couple