Movement based birth preparation designed to build strength, confidence and trust to hold you steady through your birth.
If the reality of birth is setting in, before you let anxiety and fear take hold, breathe.
You may not feel entirely ready, but you can feel prepared.
→ Your previous pregnancy, birth or postpartum recovery didn’t go as planned
→ You’re feeling defeated and depleted because of constant aches, pains and discomforts
→ You feel afraid and anxious about birth and want to build self-awareness and trust in your body
→ your partner wants to support you through this experience but isn’t sure how they can help
Birth is a messy, unpredictable miracle that might take more strength, patience and stamina than you ever thought.
With a few powerful tools, we can create the space, strength and support to hold you steady through the experience.
〜STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY for the empowered birth you’ve envisioned
〜 LEARN MOVEMENT & BIRTHING POSITIONS to manage intensity and encourage a smoother birth
〜Feel MORE calm & grounded and equiPped to manage the inevitable stress of labour
Whether this is your first birth or you’ve done it before, you can feel confident & prepared.
Hey, I’m Laura Wood, your virtual doula & prenatal movement coach.
I’ve worked with hundreds of expectant mamas all over the world for over 15 years now to feel stronger and more empowered as they prepare for birth.
Movement was a powerful tool for me during both my pregnancies and labour and I’ve seen first hand how movement can move us out of powerlessness, fear and anxiety and into confidence, strength & wholeness.
I’ve taken all that I’ve learned and put it together in a step-by-step program that will show you how you can support yourself and actually work with your body for a smoother, easier birth.
You need more than just a birth plan.
You need to build trust and confidence in yourself and your body.
This fully guided program designed for pregnant people 30-40 weeks pregnant, includes both therapeutic movement and research-based childbirth education
to teach you how to use movement to prepare, assist and support yourself
through the birthing process.
Say hello to the all-in-one birth prep course that will leave you not just ready but excited for birth.
Everything you wish you would’ve known if you already have a little one
and what you’ll be so glad to know if this is your first time.
▶︎ Ease tension & strain that leaves you feeling depleted and uncomfortable in your body
▶︎ release areas of restriction to promote better fetal positioning so your baby can move down and through the pelvis with more ease
▶︎ effectively prepare YOUR PELVIC FLOOR FOR BIRTH to reduce strain & injury
▶︎ use movement through each stage of labour to create more space in the pelvis and encourage a
smoother descent for baby
▶︎ Use relaxation techniques to cope with DISCOMFORT and the elements of birth beyond your control
▶︎ Use Movement, birth positions & pushing tips to reduce stress & strain on your body and need for interventions
"Laura's prenatal classes were a huge highlight of my week, and I loved being able to virtually invite her into my home each week."
I feel so fortunate to have had Laura’s support throughout my pregnancy journey! Her classes truly helped me feel stronger and more prepared for labour and delivery, while also making me feel more comfortable in my
ever-changing pregnant body.
I feel so fortunate to have had Laura’s support throughout my pregnancy journey! Her classes truly helped me feel stronger and more prepared for labour and delivery, while also making me feel more comfortable in my
ever-changing pregnant body.
SUZIE J
Take a look at what’s inside:
birth prep
video lessons
6 video tutorials with birth anatomy, labour positions, pushing tips, breathing techniques and more. Everything you need to know to prepare for and assist with a smoother birthing process.
Follow along movement classes
8 expertly crafted yoga and pilates based classes that meet your pregnant body and energy level where you’re at. Movement that leaves you feeling stronger, more flexible and ready for birth.
guidebook with
checklists & tips
Labour handbook with partner tips, birth essentials checklist, journalling prompts and more so you feel fully equipped and empowered to support yourself in labour.
grounding
techniques
Settle into embodied calm with guided meditations and tools that quickly move you away from stress and soften and fixation on fear.
OPTIONAl 1:1 support through voxer
Individualized support, accountability and resources from myself, your birth prep coach. Plus reach out at any time with specific questions or to share any challenges or successes.
OPTIONAL virtual partner workshop
Add on the Labour with Confidence Partner Workshop where you and your partner can practice labouring positions, coping techniques and pushing tips while connecting with your partner through the process.
You’ll find the latest in evidence based movement and birth education inside The Calm & Strong Birth Prep Course.
MODULE ONE
Relieving Tension & Restriction
✓relieve common aches + pains through movement and alignment patterns
✓ focus on building balance and alignment to help with better fetal positioning
✓ look at how alignment can reduce restriction to promote a smoother, easier descent of baby
MODULE TWO
Breathing Techniques
✓ deepen your connection to your pelvic floor muscles using guided visualizations, targeted movements and breathing practices
✓ learn breathing techniques to calm your nervous system and ease fear and anxiety in labour
✓ learn how to safely and effectively train your core and pelvic floor muscles
Module Three
Pelvic Preparation
✓ get acquainted with pelvic anatomy including the pelvic floor muscles
✓ reduce strain and tension on the pelvic floor to reduce tearing and injury in labour
✓ prepare your pelvic floor muscles for more effective pushing using movement, visualizations and breathwork
MODULE FOUR
Birth Bio- mechanics
✓ practice movements that assist in the birthing process and create more space in the pelvis
✓ focus on the mobility needed to use birthing positions with more ease
✓use movement to build the strength and stamina needed in labour
Module Five
Coping strategies
& relaxation techniques
✓relaxation techniques to develop self compassion and confidence in your body
✓ look at the role of hormones in labour and how to promote a relaxation response in labour
✓ grounding techniques and breathing exercises to stay calm and soften any fixation on fear
MODULE SIX
Birth positions, pushing & partner tips
✓ hands-on practice of birthing positions that promote a smoother descent of baby
✓ pushing tips and labouring movements you can use whether you have a vaginal, medicated or caesarean birth
✓ partner tips to help manage back labour and cope with pain and discomfort
Your step-by-step guide to developing trust, confidence and strength in your body so you feel empowered as you birth your baby.
Everything you need so you’re ready when the big day comes.
✓ on demand access to 6 modules with video tutorials
✓ 8 specifically created movement classes to prepare your body for birth
✓ handbook with labour guides, birth checklists, journalling prompts and bonus content
✓ partner tips, labour positions, pushing tips for vaginal or cesarean birth
✓ GUIDED MEDITATIONS & RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
✓ optional voxer support with direct messaging & bonus content
But wait there’s more…
When you join the Strong & Calm Group Coaching program you'll get exclusive access to my Postpartum Essentials Recovery Kit to help ease your transition into parenthood!
The Postpartum Essentials Recovery Guide is packed with:
Follow along movement class safe to do immediately postpartum, right from your bed
Core & Pelvic Floor Re-training Tutorial
Postpartum Healing Checklist
Worksheet for setting up your village and creating the support you’ll need in those early days.
"Laura's focus on the pelvic floor during prenatal classes are a huge reason my labour was so smooth and recovery so quick!"
I wouldn't have had the same experience where I was able to connect with my pelvic floor and work with my body and baby during labour had I not taken her prenatal classes which meant I could recover sooner and be active with my new baby and toddler.
So grateful to have reached out to her!
I wouldn't have had the same experience where I was able to connect with my pelvic floor and work with my body and baby during labour had I not taken her prenatal classes which meant I could recover sooner and be active with my new baby and toddler.
So grateful to have reached out to her!
-ERIKA F
What you need to know before getting started
+ Do I need any special equipment?
Although a few classes use props such as stability/birth ball and weights, I give options in case you don’t have them on hand. Most of the props will be things you can find around the house like pillows, blankets and cans of soup.
+ I haven’t done yoga or pilates before. Is this still for me?
Absolutely. As long as your care provider has cleared you for exercise, these classes will be appropriate regardless of previous experience. Options will be given during classes to simplify or challenge yourself even more.
+ Life is busy these days and I find it hard to fit in movement. Do I need to follow a specific plan or go at my own pace?
The classes in this series were designed to be short and accessible so you can easily fit them into your life. The group coaching calls and Voxer support provide you with accountability and structure.
+ When are the group coaching calls and what happens if I can't make it?
The group calls are Wednesday June 21, July 5 and a partner workshop on July 19, 7pm EST. If you are unable to make the live calls, you will have life-time access to all of the coaching call recordings.
+If i’m dealing with pain or Pregnancy issues such as Diastasis Recti/Pelvic floor issues is this still safe for me?
You should always check with your care provider before starting a new movement practice,but these classes were developed to support women dealing with these issues as well. Options and modifications will be given throughout the classes and you can always reach out with specific questions if you’re unsure.
+ I'm planning on having a doula present or taking another birth prep course, is it still worthwhile doing this series?
I truly feel the movement based approach to birth preparation that this series provides will help you develop trust, awareness and connection with your body that you most likely won't get in other birth prep classes and would be a great compliment to working with a doula.
+ I'm planning to have an epidural for my birth, is the content ni this series still applicable
Absolutely! I want to support you through your birth regardless of what it looks like. You need just as many tools to help you stay calm and present AND there is so much you can to encourage a smoother birth even if you've had an epidural.
"After taking Laura’s course I felt empowered to give birth which was
a wonderful place to be."
I found Laura’s classes super helpful in preparing me for birth. The breathing and alignment work was invaluable in preparing my pelvic floor and body for labor.
-SHANNON L.B
-SHANNON L.B
LET’S DO this!
Your entire birth prep in one program.
Movement. Mindset. Childbirth Education.
✓ on demand access to entire program
✓ weekly schedules and access to video library
✓ handbook with birth prep and labour guides for medicated, unmedicart or cesarean births
✓ video lessons with coping techniques, partner tips, labouring and pushing positions,
✓ guided meditation and relaxation techniques