childbirth classes:
Mothertree Childbirth Retreat
Preparing for baby is more than just another to-do item. Making the preparations part of your "baby-moon" gives couples the opportunity to connect outside of their busy schedules.

Expectant parents find this refreshing getaway the perfect way to truly assimilate the knowledge, experience, partnership and friendships that are created in during your childbirth preparation.

The class: Mother Tree Childbirth
Discover your own Mother Nature in this unique balance of evidence-based practices rooted in solid practical knowledge. Combined with intuitive deep relaxation skills and intention-building personal explorations that help couples awaken to their unique potential as parents, the 'Mother Tree' is a unique guide to childbirth as you consider growing your family tree.

Your guide is a long-time birth and postpartum doula, mother and childbirth educator. She has supported hundred of birthing families through the childbearing year and most specifically through the labor and birth process.

Classes Include:

• Stages of Labor
• Pain Coping Techniqes
• Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
• Comfort Positions for Labor and Birth
• Expectations of labor and birth
• Role of Partner and Birth Companions
  
• Empowered Decision-Making
  
• Building a birth plan
• Breastfeeding and Bonding
  

The Location
Overlook Lodge at Skyline Golf Course. 64 Clover St. Cathlamet, WA 98612. Just over an hour from Portland, this rustic lodge overlooking Skyline Golf Course and the scenic Lower Columbia River Estuary provides a beautiful, nurturing destination for a weekend of learning, playing, exploring. Activities include: golf, disc golf, games, hiking, organic farm tours, island biking, kyaking and more! www.overlooklodge.net or 360-795-0066 for questions.

The Format:
Friday Night:
7:00 pm Arrival and Dinner Meet and Greet.

Saturday:
8:00 Morning Prenatal Yoga for Couples
9:00 Continental Breakfast
9:30 Class
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 Class
5:30 Free Time (Golf, Walking, Disc Golf, Games, River Hikes, Town or Island Tour)
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Movie Night (optional)

Sunday:
8:00 Comfort Massage for Labor
9:00 Continental Breakfast
9:30 Class
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 Partners Pregnancy Challenge (win prizes!!)/Mama Pregnancy Circle
3:30 Class
5:30 Closing
6:00 Snacks & Depart

Just as a tree draws strength from it's environment and from it's own inner code for growth, so a mother will awaken to her powers of resilience to withstand even the the most rigorous challenges to bear her fruit and discover her own Mother Nature.

Please contact us:
Portland ~ 503-343-9911
Vancouver ~ 360-635-5666
...or contact us online!