Babies are really good at navigating their way through the pelvis, and they have more ease doing so when we create more space and balance. The Spinning Babies® approach focuses on balance, gravity, and movement within the body and with baby. Your Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class will include:
A note on inclusivity: My goal as a childbirth educator is to facilitate a learning space that is safe, supportive, and informative for all people preparing to give birth. I strive to create a learning space that is Disabled, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ friendly and affirming.
- Overview of anatomy in pregnancy and birth, including ideas for lengthening and softening muscle tissue, ligaments, and fascia
- Daily activities you can practice to enhance comfort during pregnancy and facilitate ease during birth
- The Three Balances℠
- Rest Smart℠
- Practice with identifying labor patterns and Invitations to Act during labor to help find ease and comfort for both you and your baby
- Various labor positions to help open the pelvic inlet, mid-pelvis, and outlet
- Ideas for bonding with your baby in pregnancy, including an introduction to Belly Mapping
A note on inclusivity: My goal as a childbirth educator is to facilitate a learning space that is safe, supportive, and informative for all people preparing to give birth. I strive to create a learning space that is Disabled, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ friendly and affirming.
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Group Classes
In collaboration with Silver Falls Family Support and Compass Perinatal Family and Community Support, I am very proud to be offering FREE Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class to families in the Marion-Polk area on a monthly basis.
Time commitment: 3.5 hours
Class Cost: FREE (The majority of these spaces this year are reserved for individuals who reside in the Marion-Polk region and cannot afford our regular registration fee ($147) - this class is FREE to you and you are our priority!)
Location: Silverton and Salem
When to take this class: Anytime after the first trimester, and the earlier the better so you can build a daily practice that facilitates ease and comfort in pregnancy and birth
Visit www.compassperinatal.com/communitybirthclasses for all the info!
Time commitment: 3.5 hours
Class Cost: FREE (The majority of these spaces this year are reserved for individuals who reside in the Marion-Polk region and cannot afford our regular registration fee ($147) - this class is FREE to you and you are our priority!)
Location: Silverton and Salem
When to take this class: Anytime after the first trimester, and the earlier the better so you can build a daily practice that facilitates ease and comfort in pregnancy and birth
Visit www.compassperinatal.com/communitybirthclasses for all the info!
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Private Classes
As a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, I am pleased to offer private Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Classes in the comfort of your own home! I provide all the materials. All you need to do is invite your partner(s) or other support folks over, and we'll spend a couple hours learning more about the pregnant body, baby's movements, and how we can invite Balance, Gravity, and Movement℠ into your pregnancy and birthing experience.
Time commitment: 3 hours
Private Class Cost: $157 (Please note I charge a $25 travel fee per visit if located more than 25 miles from Silverton. If cost is a barrier, please let me know and I am happy to offer sliding scale rates)
Location: Your home
When to take this class: Anytime after the first trimester, and the earlier the better so you can build a daily practice that facilitates ease and comfort in pregnancy and birth
Let's connect - Request a consult to get started!
Time commitment: 3 hours
Private Class Cost: $157 (Please note I charge a $25 travel fee per visit if located more than 25 miles from Silverton. If cost is a barrier, please let me know and I am happy to offer sliding scale rates)
Location: Your home
When to take this class: Anytime after the first trimester, and the earlier the better so you can build a daily practice that facilitates ease and comfort in pregnancy and birth
Let's connect - Request a consult to get started!
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Becky Gilliam, CD(DONA), ICCE, SpBCPE
Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator Empowered Birth Care (503) 949-0387 Email me: [email protected]
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Providing inclusive and affirming birth doula care to individuals and families in Silverton, Salem, and surrounding areas in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
State of Oregon Traditional Health Worker (THW000108439) - Accepts Medicaid Experience with childbirth preparation, birth doula care, postpartum recovery, trauma-informed care, Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Classes, cesarean (C-section) birth, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), childbirth education, breastfeeding support, pregnancy care, and gender-affirming care. Passionate about providing doula services for low-income individuals and families, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals and families, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ / Queer individuals and families, and any pregnant person looking for doula care. |