Labor and Delivery Workshop

LABOR & DELIVERY WORKSHOP with Ires Wilbanks ~ Saturday, January 10, 2-5:30pm $75 per couple, if preregistered by Saturday, January 3 ~ $90 per couple thereafter Next Date: Saturday, March 14, 2-5:30pm Questions: email Ires Wilbanks Giving birth is one of the most transformative events in a woman\'s life. New Jersey has the highest rate of Cesarean births in the country. And many agree the rate in this state and nationwide is too high (1 in 3 births.) The reasons are layered and complicated, but many women are discovering it\'s time to take back their births. •In this intensive workshop you will learn how to improve your chances of a physiological birth. •Get insight into what to expect in a typical hospital birth and some of the ways you might avoid unnecessary interventions. •Learn how to use movement, touch and vocalization as natural comfort measures. •Discover birthing \"secrets\" that may allow you to experience a more efficient birth. Testimonials \"I am so grateful that I was able to attend the L&D course. If it wasn\'t for this class, I don\'t think I would have been able to get through the birthing process the way I did. This is a must for anyone considering a natural childbirth. I learned so much about our bodies and birthing process. This was a hands on class where we were able to learn how to get through contractions and I found this to be so useful during my labor. We plan on taking this class again when we have our second child.\" ~ Melissa \"My husband and I drove from Manhattan to attend the L&D class at Shakti. Ires changed the course of how I approached labor. I was about 5 months pregnant when we took the class. I\'m thrilled to say I did get the birth I was hoping for!\" ~ Shiri