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NEXT CLASS STARTS SOON. CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NEXT CLASS STARTS SOON. CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION.
♥Joyful Beginnings classes are taught by me, Ali Weatherford, in my South Austin home. I am a Birthing From Within™ trained mentor.
♥The classes are for expectant mothers and their partners, if available. They will usually be entering their third trimester of pregnancy.
♥Series classes are taught in a 4-week series instead of the typical 6. Because of the space restrictions, class size is limited to 4 couples or 8 people, making the time we have together more productive.
♥Also available are expedited weekend classes. If you are nearing your due date and don’t have time for a 4-week class, consider a weekend intensive. It’s a Friday evening class followed by a half-day Saturday morning.
♥To register, please visit the contact page and fill out the form or get in touch by email/phone.
Upcoming Birthing Class Series – $300
TBD
Upcoming Expedited Weekend Birthing Classes – $200
DUE IN FEBRUARY?
FRIDAY JANUARY 4 AND SATURDAY JANUARY 5
- * 2 MEETINGS~We will cover a large amount of material in a shorter time with fewer students. Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday 9am-1 pm.
DUE IN MARCH?
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1 AND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2
- * 2 MEETINGS~We will cover a large amount of material in a shorter time with fewer students. Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday 9am-1 pm.
DUE IN APRIL?
FRIDAY MARCH 1 AND SATURDAY MARCH 2
- * 2 MEETINGS~We will cover a large amount of material in a shorter time with fewer students. Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday 9am-1 pm.
DUE IN MAY?
FRIDAY APRIL 5 AND SATURDAY APRIL 6
- * 2 MEETINGS~We will cover a large amount of material in a shorter time with fewer students. Friday 6-9 pm and Saturday 9am-1 pm.
Private sessions available by request.
What can I expect from a Birthing From Within class?
A lot! I try to cover topics that are important for you and the rest of the class. When we first meet, I will try to figure out what you most want to receive from the class, and I will continue our time together with that in mind. Birthing From Within classes purposely flow in an organic style. The content delivery is important, but not more important than our depth of discussion. It’s not just about what you know. It’s also about how you feel when you leave.
My goal is to to make this class fun, and for you to feel inspired and empowered. You will learn a lot and possibly discover much about yourself. I want to hear from you, and I want you to find fun, joy, and wonder in the amazing changes you are experiencing. My hope for all future parents is that they enter their journey into parenthood not with a clear and definite plan, but with a heart and mind that are clear and open to the experiences as they come. Your birth story, whatever that ends up looking like, belongs to you and your children.
Some topics that will be covered in your birthing class include:
∗Pain coping practices
∗Eating in awareness, prenatal and postpartum nutrition
∗The stages of labor and physiology and hormones of birth
∗Birthplace and decision making
∗Psychological and emotional preparation
∗Laborland
∗Cesarean birth
∗Family dynamics
∗Pushing and birthing
∗Welcoming baby and decision-making for baby
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- AuroraWorking with Ali was great. She has a wealth of knowledge but breaks everything down so it’s very easy to digest! I loved her class, it really prepared us!
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- MichaelI’m a first time dad, who happens to be married to a labor and delivery nurse. I knew next to nothing about this process, and my wife knew it all! So you can imagine, that when we decided to take these classes, it was mainly for my benefit. We were pleasantly surprised to find that both the wife and I learned a lot from Ali! Many of the techniques we learned were so good that my wife will be using them to help expecting moms who did not have the good fortune to take a class from Ali. As for me, I feel I have learned how to be a better, more understanding and supportive birth partner, and that’s all I could really ask for. Ali was awesome, insightful, and you can tell she has passion for her work… and she makes the best guacamole and chips I’ve ever had 🙂 Prepping to have a baby is a daunting experience, Ali breaks it down and makes it seem less scary, and builds excitement for the big day. If you’re an expectant dad who wants to be the best you can, go see her.
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- RhondaThis class was great! My husband and I learned a great deal over 2 days (7 hours) and came out of the class feeling much more prepared for before, during, and after birth. The class had a good mix of teaching and learning mediums (role play, art, video, lecture). The pain coping mechanisms (e.g. breathing, non-focused awareness, eye of the storm imagery, pain-relieving birthing positions, hip squeezing, etc…) were especially helpful and useful. She also offered healthy but yummy snacks and tea, which came in handy for this hungry mamma! We would definitely recommend this class and Ali as an instructor for any expecting parents looking for a comprehensive and realistic overview of birth and postpartum; you will learn so much and be all the more prepared for various situations and scenarios! Thanks so much Ali!
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- HannahAli Weatherford is knowledgeable, calming, patient and exudes warmth. She is just the type of person you want to surround yourself with during pregnancy. I’ve had the privilege of carrying two sets of twins and was hoping for a vaginal birth with the second set. My high risk doctor was completely on board but my delivery Doctor and the rest of the staff became very inconsistent and some wouldn’t answer basic questions only fueling my anxiety. Ali was exactly what I needed. She took the time to answer my questions and explain everything so thoroughly and calming my fears. She is an amazing woman and instructor and the best thing I did for myself leading up to the delivery.
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