Labor Essentials Workshop
Effective labor tools to confidently prepare for a low-intervention birth
The Labor Essentials workshop shares highly practical information families can use during their labor in order to meet their goal of having a natural or low-intervention birth at any birth location. During the workshop we will discuss:
- A breakdown of the phases of labor and what should be priorities during each of them 
- Labor positions for each phase to best encourage labor’s progression 
- How to address labor stalls 
- Signs your body is ready to push and practical tips to reduce pushing times 
- Comfort measures to effectively address discomfort 
- Breathing techniques for labor and pushing 
- The importance of relaxation and addressing our mental and emotional state during labor 
- How partners can best support mom in her pursuit of a natural or low intervention birth 
- And more! 
Labor Essentials Workshop Details:
- Duration: 3.5 hours 
- Cost: $250 per couple 
- Families will receive the course notes, handouts summarizing key principles to take to birth location, and my favorite comfort measure tool! 
- Workshops are in-person on Saturdays at Atlas Chiropractic in Charlottesville 
2025 Workshop Schedule*:
- February 8th 
- April 5th 
- May 17th (12:30-4:00 PM) 
- July 19th 
- September 6th 
- October 18 (12:00 PM -3:30 PM) 
- November 15th (10:30 AM - 2:00 PM) 
*If you are interested in class dates or times outside of those listed above, please contact me!
 
                        