Hidden Pearl Birth Mentoring
Welcome!
My name is Dana Hendricks, and I am a Birthing From Within® Mentor. I teach childbirth preparation classes, as well as provide birth doula services.
What is “Birthing From Within”?
Childbirth is a profound, life-changing experience. Birthing From Within® is a unique and personal way of preparing pregnant moms and their partners for the journey that lies ahead in giving birth and becoming a parent. It is a comprehensive, holistic approach that addresses the medical, cultural, emotional and spiritual aspects of childbirth. Classes support any birthing option parents may choose and are based on the innovative book and childbirth approach, "Birthing From Within" developed by Pam England. Since Birthing From Within® is a dynamic, organic educational process, there is no pre-determined curriculum, however, the following represents some of what you can expect in a typical six-week series or weekend immersion:
- What to expect both physically and emotionally during labor and birth
- Pain coping techniques
- Ways in which your partner can support the laboring mother
- Videos depicting a variety of birthing choices
- Creating wonderful Birth Rituals
- Journaling throughout your pregnancy and into your postpartum
- Effective tools to better communicate with your health care providers
- Creating “Birth Art” to help explore deep, inner feelings about giving birth
- Role of a doula at birth
Why is this class different?
My classes encourage each parent to discover what they really need to know to give birth. Every mother and partner approaches the threshold of childbirth with different beliefs, fears, desires and concerns. Therefore, what each parent needs to know to birth their baby is different and unique to them. I believe this includes not only practical, medical information about birth, but more importantly a deeper understanding and awareness of their intuitive wisdom and a woman's innate capability to birth her baby. Parents learn to go within for the strength, know-how and skills they will use in labor, birth and parenting. This personal, "inner" learning is facilitated through thought-provoking dialogues and introspective, hands-on exercises, making Birthing From Within® classes not only practical but also soulful.
I encourage you to read or become familiar with “Birthing From Within” by Pam England, prior to taking these classes. It is available at most large chain bookstores, including Amazon.com.
My classes are held in the evenings and on weekends. I am more than happy to provide “private” classes in your home, if needed. Serving southern New Jersey area.
Our class schedule for 2008
Six Week Series
February 3 - March 9, 3:00pm, Pemberton Twp. Every Sunday. (Day)
February 19 - March 25, 6:00pm, Pemberton Burough. Every Tuesday. (Evening)
March 16 - April 27, 3:00pm, Pemberton Twp. Every Sunday. (Day)
April 8 - May 20, 6:00pm, Pemberton Burough. Every Tuesday. (Evening)
Pricing
The cost of my six week series is $250. A $50, non-refundable, deposit is due two weeks before your class is to start. This will cover the cost of your first class. You may pay in full at your first class, or you may use my payment plan: $50/first class (which is also your deposit), $40/subsequent classes. This price covers the cost of your Keepsake Journal, "Welcome" bag, art supplies, and other class costs. I accept personal checks, postal money orders, and funded "Paypal". Please contact me with any questions, I will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.
Contact information
Dana Hendricks
dana@new-jersey-birth-class.com