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Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class
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: 

  • 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.
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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!
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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. 
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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 

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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]
​Follow me on Instagram: @EmpoweredBirthCare
Providing inclusive and affirming birth doula care to individuals and families in Silverton, Salem, and surrounding areas in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
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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.