Childbirth Education
"If we understood the Magnitude of Birth as a gateway to transformation, everything in the world would change.
Not just birth, EVERYTHING.
We would no longer be a species of humans that mistreats people.
The inappropriate things we do would vanish."
— Whapio
Full Spectrum Childbirth Education
Songbird childbirth education classes are rooted in traditional Indigenous teachings and balanced with contemporary knowledge of the physiology of birth. They weave together our natural and instinctual ways of knowing with an understanding of the body, pregnancy, labour, and birth. There is space for the wisdom of plants, traditional medicines, and natural remedies to support and hold mothers through the challenges of this journey. At the heart of this work is the recognition that birth is a sacred rite of passage, not only for mothers but for the families and communities who walk alongside them. Through teachings that span pregnancy, labour and birth, and postpartum, families are supported with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate this profound life transition with connection, strength, and care.
What to expect:
Five 2-hour in-home visits offering personalized, hands-on education and support in the comfort of your own home.
-
Understanding the wisdom of your changing body through pregnancy physiology, nurturing maternal health, and supporting the natural processes of pregnancy and birth.
-
Preparing for the transition into labour by recognizing early signs, understanding the changes of late pregnancy, and learning ways to support your body as birth approaches.
-
Learning to navigate the depths of labour through traditional comfort measures, natural remedies, breath, movement, and practical tools to support mothers through the intensity of birth.
-
Understanding the birth system and exploring what to expect, your choices, and ways to navigate the contemporary birth setting while remaining grounded in your own knowledge and values.
-
Preparing for a nurtured postpartum with teachings around recovery, rest, nourishment, newborn care, and the importance of being held and supported after birth.
-
Calling in your circle of support by learning how to gather your family, community, and chosen support people around you during this sacred transition.
-
Education shaped around your family with teachings, conversations, and guidance tailored to your unique needs, values, and hopes for your birth journey.
