Chamberlin Childbirth

Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Services

PRENATAL COUNSELING FOR BIRTH PREPARATION
3 to 4 sessions

"Thank you so much for talking with me, you were so level headed at a time when a big decision was in front of me, and it gave me the opportunity to organize my thoughts."
–Alexis Manning

As you await the arrival of your baby you may be filled with diverse feelings from joyful anticipation to fearful concerns. Prenatal counseling work assists you to identify your strengths and resolve concerns regarding the birth of your baby and your new life.

Medical research shows how unresolved fears and anxiety can disrupt the smooth flow of labor, slowing it down and making it more painful. Discussing your concerns in the positive context of prenatal counseling can free you to move towards birth with increased confidence and relaxation.

| Prenatal Counseling Can Help You: |
• Deepen prenatal bonding
• Overcome anticipatory fears of labor, birth and parenting
• Reduce stress that can negatively impact labor and birth
• Find your own individual style for coping with labor pain

| Session Description |
Session 1: The Birth Counselor Interview
We discuss your history of family relationships, beliefs and any previous experience and associations to childbirth. We also discuss specific concerns about this pregnancy.

Session 2: Birth Visualization
With light hypnosis you will receive a guided visualization tailored to your specific needs addressing your specific anxieties or concerns.

Session 3: Pain Coping Session with Partner
We work together to discover what your natural coping style is for dealing with pain in labor and help your partner learn what this is in order to assist you in labor.

Session 4: Birth Processing | optional |
We review and integrate the power of the birth experience and assist in the adjustment in the postpartum period.

Sessions cost $55 individually or,
3 Sessions @ $165 or,
4 Sessions for $220

Email or call to schedule your sessions according to your due date:
530.477.5442
lauriechamberlin@comcast.net

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