Welcome to Mindful Childbirth.

I’m Carol, a midwife and lactation consultant, and a mindfulness birthing teacher. I had the lucky opportunity to find what I loved, and be able to do it, practicing midwifery for 40 years. Currently, it is my joy to share some of the knowledge I’ve gleaned in this class, entitled Mindful Childbirth. I reside mostly in Sebastopol California, and also on Maui, and am able to share these classes in-person and by Zoom. I love to share this method for preparing for childbirth, parenting, and beyond. It’s a chance to go “inside” and experience a deepening during this time of your life. It’s also a chance to relate to others who are on the same journey.

I’m glad you’re visiting here! Each moment is a chance to take a deep breath, just for yourself, and for your baby, and the family that you are creating.

Our lives are on fast-forward so frequently, and these classes offer a chance to just be. Going through labor, contraction by contraction, step by step, being with your baby with a beginner’s mind, with present-moment awareness, is an incredible opportunity. This class also gives couples becoming parents a chance to become closer, and feel even more connected.

In our class, we will prepare for birth and life together, using techniques such as guided visualizations and meditations, for example “Loving-Kindness,” and “Following the Breath.” We will explore mindful communication, mindful touch, and attitudes that can help us prepare for birth like “Beginner’s Mind,” and “Non-Judgment.” We will have several labor “rehearsals” that help us get a feel for the rhythm of labor, which includes contractions/expansions, and the nurturing rest which occurs between those contraction waves. We approach exploring the strong sensations of labor with both curiosity and acceptance.

Next step for you: I look forward to meeting you by phone to answer your questions and explore this class further with you! You can reach me at 707-953-4778.

Mahalo! Thank you!