If you are pregnant and wondering how to best prepare yourself and your partner for birth, this workshop is for you! This is a 90-minute class led by Dr. Hannah Strom, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Awake Pelvic Health & Wellness. We invite anyone who is in their 2nd trimester of pregnancy and beyond, as well as one birth partner, such as a spouse, friend, or other family member. This workshop is designed to give you the positions and pelvic floor preparation you NEED for your upcoming birth!

During this class you will learn and practice the following to help you feel prepared for your birthing and postpartum journey:

• Mindset and nervous system tools for an optimal birth

• How to reduce your risk of and severity of tearing with perineal massage

• Hands-on partner techniques to provide comfort during labor

• Explore and practice positions you can do during early labor to prepare your pelvis for birth

• Explore and practice positions for pushing and delivery and discover the ones that work best for you!

• How to prepare your body so that you reduce the risk of common postpartum pelvic floor challenges and have a less painful recovery.

• Why Physical Therapy care is pivotal during your pregnancy

You will walk away with actionable steps, strategies, and exercises to help you feel more confident for your birth. You will also receive educational handouts as part of the class.