Childbirth Pain Coping Techniques Class


You'll learn how to:

   Learn your preferred pain coping method

   Shorten labor with movement & positions

   Use breathing techniques to reduce pain

   Use guided visualization to reduce pain


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  👶  97% more confident after class


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— Testimonials —
Why Join Childbirth Pain Coping Techniques?

Hear from parents who've learned techniques to manage pain.

— Learning Objectives —
Proven Techniques to Reduce Childbirth Pain

Why You Can Learn to Reduce Childbirth Pain

  • Why pain coping requires effort and practice
  • Childbirth pain and the labor marathon
  • 7 common techniques for managing pain
  • Uncovering your preferred technique for managing pain
  • Practice - Ice Cube Exercise

Movements and Positions to Shorten Labor

  • Why movement decreases labor pain and can prevent a C section
  • The top movements to shorten labor and reduce pain
  • Most effective positions if you've had an epidural
  • Practice - how to use a birth/peanut ball, sacral press, and double hip squeeze

Breathing Techniques to Reduce Childbirth Pain

  • The mechanics of breathing and how it can help reduce pain
  • Breathing techniques: deep abdominal, rhythmic, patterned, circular, balloon, and flutter breathing
  • Breathing techniques practice

Guided Visualizations to Reduce Childbirth Pain

  • Why guided visualizations can reduce pain
  • The difference between internal (associative) vs. external (dissociative) focus
  • Practice - Progressive Relaxation
  • Practice - Dissociative visualization: The Beach


— Instructors —
Proven Instructors with Decades of Experience

Jada Shapiro

Jada is the Founder of Boober and a maternal health expert with over 20 years of experience. As a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, mom and step-mom, Jada's extensive experience includes assisting countless families, from first-time parents to A-list celebrities.

Robin Douthit

Robin is an experienced Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, Adviser, and Mentor working in the individual and family health services industry. Robin also has a M.A. in Counseling from New York University.

Sasha Slocombe

Sasha has been working with expectant families for the past 25 years. Whether in the role of labor support doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator or yoga teacher, Sasha strives to assist families to feel empowered in their choices and to connect to their inner wisdom. She considers her three children her greatest teachers.

Alicia Suarez

Alicia is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, DONA Certified Doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor. She also has years of experience as a yoga therapist, specializing in pre and postnatal yoga. Alicia's work is greatly influenced by her studies in Body-Mind Centering ®.

— Pain Coping Techniques Schedule —
Multiple Locations + Virtual Options

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— Benefits of Choosing Boober —
Say Goodbye to Searching, Waiting and Stressing.

Boober's Care Team, Vetted Providers, and Skilled Instructors are here to listen and help.

Nonjudgemental Care Team

Boober's Care Connectors — compassionate moms and doulas — are ready to listen and support, helping you find the right care providers and classes. 

Vetted Providers and Instructors

Boober's network of Providers are pre-screened, vetted and certified. We are committed to helping our providers do what they do best - provide care for new and expectant parents.

Commitment to Birth Justice

We recognize that birth work is inherently political and we pledge to continually work to ensure that birth justice and equity become realities.  Learn More   

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