Childbirth Preparation Classes

Not all childbirth classes are the same. These unique classes are for expectant parents seeking honest, practical and current information, self-awareness, and creative, interactive and lively classes.

We meet in a homely, warm and nurturing space to learn about birth, babies and parenting. In small intimate groups we explore the possibility of birth being a rite of passage. Through not focusing on the outcome, rather the process, we embrace birth as it unfolds. The classes offer parents tools to work with the possible challenges of birth. Developing a non-judgemental mindset toward the medical supports that may be necessary through your journey coupled with pain coping practices that awaken your instinctual ability to birth your baby.



Classes include the following:
  • 6 Mindful Pain Coping Practices that build confidence and a positive mindset to help you move through labour's intensity, pain and the unknown
  • How birth works and what you can do to help it
  • A Pre-natal nutritional Check in
  • Cage or tame your "Birth Tigers", eg, cultivate a solution focused mindset when facing unwished-for situations in labour, postpartum or parenting
  • Asking questions and getting information
  • Giving birth by cesearean in awareness
  • Special Fathers class as fathers experience birth from their perspective! In addition to learning how to support the mother through labour, they also need to know what they will need as they witness the birth of their child as birth is also a right of passage for them.
  • Ways to welcome your baby and yourself as a newly "born" parents
  • How to prepare and support your postpartum recovery and transition to parenthood

    • Six Week Series plus postpartum meeting R1500. Refreshments, book and supplies will be provided. See Class Schedule Below

    Weekend Intensive Class plus postpartum meeting: R1800. Refreshments, book and supplies will be provided. See Class Schedule Below

    Birthing Again Refresher Classes R800. Full day Saturday (9am to 4pm)

    Private Classes: by appointment. R500 per session (2 hours)

    Note: Many medical aids will re-impurse for classes or a portion thereof. PR No 0387932

    Classes Schedule

    6 Class Series - Wednesday evenings (7pm to 9pm), October 26, November 2, 9, 23, 30, December 7 in Midrand

    6 Class Series - Wednesday evenings (7pm to 9pm), February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7 in Midrand

    Weekend Intensive Class - Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February, 9h00 to 16h00 plus a postpartum reunion class. at Mother Instinct (129 Republic Road, Randburg)

    Birthing Again Refresher Class -Sunday 5th February 9h30 to 16h30 at Mother Instinct (129 Republic Road, Randburg)



    The King will decree your silence:

    Philosophical Assumptions & Guiding Principles

  • Childbirth is a profound rite of passage, not a medical event (even when medical care is part of the birth).
  • The essence of childbirth preparation is self-discovery, not assimilating obstetric information.
  • The teacher (mentor) is "midwife" to the parents' discovery process, not the expert from whom wisdom flows.
  • Childbirth preparation is a continually evolving process (for parents and teachers), not a static structure of techniques and knowledge.
  • Parents' individual needs and differences determine class content.
  • Active, creative self-expression is critical to childbirth preparation.
  • The purpose of childbirth preparation is to prepare mothers to give birth-in- awareness, not to achieve a specific birth outcome.
  • Pregnancy and birth outcome are influenced by a variety of factors, but can't be controlled by planning.
  • In order to help parents mobilize their coping resources, it is critical for childbirth classes to acknowledge that unexpected, unwelcome events may happen during labor.
  • Parents deserve support for any birth option which might be right for them (whether it be drugs, cesarean, home birth, or bottle-feeding).
  • Pain is an inevitable part of childbirth, yet much can be done to ease suffering.
  • Pain-coping practices work best when integrated into daily life, rather than "dusted off" for labor.
  • Fathers and birth partners help best as birth guardians or loving partners, not as coaches; they also need support.
  • For parents, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a time of continuous learning and adjustment; holistic support and education should be available throughout that period.
  • Childbirth preparation is also parent preparation.


    • Classes Include this Book - valued at R250
    To Find out more about Birthing From Within http://www.birthingfromwithin.com