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March 23, 2021
Prenatal
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This week marks the celebration of World Doula Week. You may have questions about what a doula is and what she does during a birth. Let me help clarify a few commonly...

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Did you know that dancing can actually help during

Did you know that dancing can actually help during labor? 💃✨

It’s true! Movement, rhythm, and gravity all work together to make the birth process smoother and more comfortable. Dancing helps release endorphins, keeps you in tune with your body, and can even speed up labor. Plus, it’s a fun and empowering way to connect with your baby!

If you want to learn how to use dance during your pregnancy and labor, join my Dancing For Birth™ class! 🌸 FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle on Wednesday, September 4th from 6-7:30pm at @nwmidwiferycollective in CDA.

6-class session starts the following week. 🩵

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Were you feeling really good about your decision t

Were you feeling really good about your decision to have an unmedicated birth and not get an epidural...

...but then people started telling you that you’re crazy to forgo the epidural?

Have you tried your best not to internalize that, or become afraid, but it’s starting to erode your self-confidence?

Now you're wondering “Am I naive to think I can give birth without an epidural?”

Check out the DFB blog: https://www.dancingforbirth.com/blog/am-i-naive-to-birth-without-an-epidural

Then join our FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle and try a class. You'll find community, confidence, and childbirth preparation in each class.

Wednesday, September 4th from 6-7:30pm at @nwmidwiferycollective in CDA.

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Feel Like a goddess in Dancing For Birth™ Class!

Feel Like a goddess in Dancing For Birth™ Class! 💃

Ready to have fun, connect with your baby, and help get into the best position for birth? Join a Dancing For Birth™ class and experience the magic of movement! Our classes empower you to feel confident, energized, and in tune with your body—all while preparing for a smoother birth.

Turn your pregnancy into a celebration and embrace your inner goddess!

Join our FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle on Wednesday, September 4th,
6-7:30pm at @nwmidwiferycollective in CDA.

6-class session starts the following week.

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Birth is a celebration, a sacred rite of passage,

Birth is a celebration, a sacred rite of passage, and it's YOURS!

Birth your way
Pregnancy can be rough at times - we get it

You need magical pregnancy memories too.

Creating them is a gift to yourself and your baby.

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In Dancing For Birth™ Class you'll master simple

In Dancing For Birth™ Class you'll master simple dance moves that help your body open and your baby align for birth. It's NOT a technical dance class and you can totally have TWO LEFT FEET!! LOL We'll find those feel-good moves that help baby get into optimal position AND keep pregnancy discomforts to a minimum.

The Dancing For Birth™ childbirth method is proven to be effective—in fact, 77% of Dancing For Birth™ class participants had an Unmedicated Vaginal Birth, compared to 29% (US national average). That's GREAT news!!

Having an unmedicated birth has lots of benefits for you and your baby. When you know your options, it's empowering. Find the support you need for the birth you're planning, whether medicated or unmedicated at Dancing For Birth™ Class.

Join our FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle on Wednesday, September 4th at 6pm inside @nwmidwiferycollective in CDA.
6-class session starts the next week on September 11th

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Pregnancy is a journey best shared, and what bette

Pregnancy is a journey best shared, and what better way to connect with your partner than through the joy and connection of dance?

In Dancing For Birth™ Class, we find that movement and connection are powerful tools for strengthening your bond and confidence as you prepare for the arrival of your little one.

Learn how Dancing for Birth™ class can bring peace, joy, and enjoyment to your pregnancy and birth experience.

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Dancing For Birth™ Class includes exercises desi

Dancing For Birth™ Class includes exercises designed specifically for pregnancy, by a birth professional.

These exercises are not only for your fitness—they help you prepare your body for birth, and they're used during birth too, to help make your birth shorter, easier, and more satisfying.

Stay active, feel empowered, and nurture your well-being during pregnancy.

Check out our DFB™ blog article Exercising While Pregnant: A Guide for the First Trimester: https://www.dancingforbirth.com/blog/exercising-while-pregnant-a-guide-for-the-first-trimester

Then JOIN US for a FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle on Wednesday, September 4th from 6-7:30pm at @nwmidwiferycollective in Coeur d'Alene.

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Breastfeeding is a labor of love. Every drop of br

Breastfeeding is a labor of love. Every drop of breastmilk is precious—it's not just food, it’s nutrition created specifically for your baby, immunity, and a lifetime of health benefits. So, yes, spilled breastmilk is worth shedding a tear over! Let's honor the dedication of breastfeeding moms everywhere and offer them the support they need. 🤱

In Dancing For Birth™ Class, we honor and support mothers and parents in every phase of their journey, from pregnancy to postpartum. Join a class today!

Wednesdays at @@nwmidwiferycollective in CDA from 6-7:30pm

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Be active and healthy for yourself and your baby!

Be active and healthy for yourself and your baby! Dancing For Birth™ Class is specialized prenatal fitness, designed by a birth expert. Join us to stay fit, have fun, and prepare for an empowered birth experience.

FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle ~ Wednesday, Sept 4th at 6pm

Let’s dance through pregnancy together! From the first kick to the final push, Dancing For Birth™class is a phenomenal way to connect with your body and your baby.

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Imagine dancing your baby out at 40 weeks, with yo

Imagine dancing your baby out at 40 weeks, with your partner in awe!

Dancing For Birth™ Class can help make this your reality. This specialized class for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum has so many benefits for you, your baby and your partner too.

Our Certified Instructors teach you moves designed to get your baby into an optimal position for birth. Is your baby breech? Use our easy technique to move them into a head-down position.

Join our FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle on Wednesday, September 4th
6 - 7:30pm at @nwmidwiferycollective in Coeur d'Alene

6-class session starts 9/11

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

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Can you imagine having a dance-off at 31 weeks pre

Can you imagine having a dance-off at 31 weeks pregnant?
It might sound wild, but dancing is a powerful way to connect with your baby and keep your body feeling amazing!

At Dancing For Birth™ class, we believe that pregnancy is a perfect time to celebrate your body’s strength, wisdom, and grace. Our class offers a fun and supportive space where you can dance, move, and prepare for childbirth with confidence, each week.

Join us now and discover how joyful and empowering pregnancy can be.

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Looking to switch up your usual workout routine or

Looking to switch up your usual workout routine or start exercising, now that you're pregnant?

Join a Dancing For Birth™ class! Dancing For Birth™ class was created by a birth expert and studies show it's good for you and your baby. You'll learn how to move in ways that feel good for your body and benefit your pregnancy and labor.

Why not dance your way to a more empowered birth?

Sign up today and enjoy a workout that's as joyful as it is beneficial! 🩷

FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle on September 4th at 6pm
6-class session starts 9/11
@nwmidwiferycollective

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Packing your birth bag early can help put your min

Packing your birth bag early can help put your mind at ease as your baby's birth gets closer.

Dancing For Birth's 'Birth Bag Checklist' is the ultimate resource for ensuring you have everything you need at hand, during and after your birth.
Our checklist covers all the essentials, from toiletries to clothing, to baby items, so you can feel confident that you're prepared. By packing your bag ahead of time, you can avoid the stress of last-minute scrambling and focus on what's really important - welcoming your little one into the world.

Get the free resource 'Birth Bag Checklist' now: https://www.dancingforbirth.com/pregnant-fitness-childbirth-education-class

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Did you know that you don't have to be on your bac

Did you know that you don't have to be on your back in bed to give birth?
In Dancing For Birth™ class we practice many other ways of giving birth, with incredible results!

“Many births take place back-lying in bed, but not for the benefit of babies or birthing individuals…this birth position is used for the comfort and ease of the medical care providers, and because of the routines and protocols of the hospitals. Getting out of bed and dancing during labor is beneficial for the birth process and has been proven to decrease labor pain, increase birth satisfaction, and increase newborn APGAR scores.” - Stephanie Larson, Dancing For Birth™ Founder.

Join our FREE Dancing for Birth™ Opening Circle!!
Wednesday, September 4th at 6pm
6-class session starts 9/11

https://bellissimamas.com/?product=dancing-for-birth-class

Birth doesn't have to be a scary, painful, traumat

Birth doesn't have to be a scary, painful, traumatic experience!

Unlock the secret to euphoric birth in Dancing For Birth™ Class.

Are you ready to transform your birth experience into a joyful, empowering, and blissful journey?

Start now and reap the incredible benefits of this weekly class. It's part fitness, part childbirth education, part celebration, and totally fun!

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Dance your way to a stronger bond and a smoother b

Dance your way to a stronger bond and a smoother birth!

Join my Dancing For Birth™ Class and learn how to move together, deepen your connection, and support each other during labor. We have special Partner Days every month for you to bring your birth partner to class with you!

Prepare for an empowering birth while having fun as a team🌟

Ready to dance with your partner? Sign up today! 🩷

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POSTPONED!! STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE!! ATTENTION: W

POSTPONED!! STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE!! ATTENTION: We’re going to postpone this Dancing for Birth Opening Circle due to low RSVP. Stay tuned for a NEW DATE later this fall. Thank you!
I’m super excited to open Dancing for Birth™ classes in North Idaho!! These are amazing mama circles filled with celebration, childbirth education, community, and gentle movement. Please share with your pregnant mama friends and help me grow this NEW to Idaho class!! Thank you!! https://www.facebook.com/share/nCisC1aHftvB9f76/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Discover the Magic of Dancing For Birth™ Class!

Discover the Magic of Dancing For Birth™ Class! 🌟

Feeling tense during pregnancy? Our classes help you relax and enjoy your pregnancy.

Experience the joy of movement, connect with your baby, and prepare for an empowering birth.

Join us now and dance your way to a more relaxed pregnancy!

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A rainbow baby brings light and love after the dar

A rainbow baby brings light and love after the darkness of grief and loss. 🌈👶

Read more here: https://www.dancingforbirth.com/blog/bringing-light-after-loss-what-is-a-rainbow-baby

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How many weeks pregnant were you when you went int

How many weeks pregnant were you when you went into labor naturally?

Your due date is just an estimate! Your baby's hormone surge signals your body to go into labor. Waiting for labor to start naturally is the best sign that both your baby and your body are ready.

Nature teaches us to trust birth and our instincts. Just like rosebuds bloom at different times, each pregnancy is unique. Forcing open the petals of a rosebud early could damage it. Similarly, induction (forcing labor to start before it begins on its own) carries risks like more painful contractions, prolonged labor, and potential complications.

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