Thursday, January 13, 2011

Birth Class

What's more fun than kinesthetic learning? Kinesthetic teaching.
Is there a term to describe the learning exchange, the knowing that occurs when souls connect?
I love First Class. I have a sketch in my head but no syllabus. It is a free flowing exchange known on my schedule as "Beginning Your Journey." More accurately, WE are beginning our journey as a Birth Class family. I love this part of my life, love my opportunity to guide couples to their own "right way".

From Birthing From Within

The essence of childbirth preparation is self-discovery, not assimilating obstetric information.

The teacher is "midwife" to the parent's 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.

Fathers help best as birth guardians or loving partners, not as coaches; they also need support.

I love this class of 5 couples already. I love the 5 little growing ones that we have not yet met. Before we know it, Last Class will happen. It is a festivity that I look forward to.
Here we go . . .

6 comments:

Jade said...

smartie pants. we are takin on a lot. but its good!

Toners said...

Hey Briana asked me about sharing my birth story... and I'd love to! I love telling it over and over again!

I can't wait :)

<3

Valeri Crockett said...

Childbirth preparation is a continually evolving process (for parents and teachers), not a static structure of techniques and knowledge.

I love that.

I would love to take Birthing From Within on the next go round. Not announcing anything...just sayin':)
Would you mind if I came and sat in on a class sometime?

cathmom said...

Seriously Val, you and JD can be guest teachers. Call me.

Sycamore Girl said...

Oh, I'm so happy you are doing this again! Lucky couples to have you!

cathmom said...

Holly, wanna share your birth art?