Un-Method-Method

Tuesday Evening 6-week Birth Class series 9/10-10/15 from 6-9pm

LOCATION: 201 Dey Street, Suite 210/Online

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 210, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

Thursday April 18- May 30th (skipping May 1)

LOCATION: 201 Dey Street, Suite 210

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 210, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

Thursday Feb 22nd-March 28th, 6-9pm

LOCATION: 201 Dey Street, Suite 210

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 210, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

Thursday Night 6 Week Hybrid Series. March 3rd to April 7th, from 6-9pm. (Week THREE will be on Wednesday night, March 16th. The rest of the series will be on Thursday Nights).

LOCATION: ONLINE

Except for Class 3- March 16th- which will be in person if the stars align: 201 Dey Street, Suite 210/Online

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 210, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

Thursday Night 6 Week Hybrid Series: January 13-February 17th, 6-9pm

LOCATION: ONLINE

Except for Class 3, which will be in person if the stars align: 201 Dey Street, Suite 210/Online

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 210, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

TUESDAY NIGHT 6 Week IN PERSOn Childbirth Class 11/2/21-12/7/21 from 6-9pm.

(Class space limited, classes will not be recorded)

LOCATION: 201 Dey Street, Suite 210

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 210, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

8 week Online Childbirth Class Thursday Nights: June 3rd - July 22nd

LOCATION:ONLINE

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 216, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Un-Method-Method

6 week Thursday Series: Wednesday October 28th- December 16th from 6-8pm

LOCATION: Zoom from your favorite place to learn!

There is no right or wrong way to birth a baby. Couples are faced with many decisions to navigate as they make the best choices for themselves. I believe that childbirth education is profoundly important in helping women and couples explore their options while they prepare for birth and the transition into parenthood. Having access to information is both a right and a responsibility as a new parent.  Birth is transformed when a person can bring trust, an awareness of their needs, and physiology to the birthing process.

Rather than teach one type of labor support, I teach the Un-Method-Method.  Classes are designed to help couples understand the birth process, while providing information what the evidence shows us about birth .  By helping them understand the array of options available and teaching a wide range of coping strategies, rather than placing a premium on one style of birth, couples have a satisfying birth - no matter what.  I connect parents to their strengths and beliefs about birth and parenting.  Pulling away from the birth "plan,"  I teach individuals to follow their instincts in birth, empowering them to make the choices that are right for their body, their birth and their baby.  This comprehensive class will leave you feeling ready and excited for birth, parenting and all the shifts individuals go through during this transition. 

201 DEY STREET, SUITE 216, ITHACA, NY, 14850 917-613-7865 KATEDIMPFL@GMAIL.COM

Weekend Pain Coping Toolbox Class:

Part 1: August 22 10am-noon

Part 2: August 23 10am-noon

(Students should plan on coming to part 1 and part 2. Class will be held over Zoom).

This class is focused on the labor process, pain coping and developing your toolbox for labor. This class doesn’t cover postpartum recovery, newborn care, and infant feeding. I will send along MANY additional resources for learning, but it is not as in depth as the 8-week class. Each part is 2 hours long and we will meet either two consecutive weekend days, or a morning AND afternoon with a lunch break.

• Part one: Welcome and logistics; Discovering your beliefs about birth; Identifying and overcoming birth fears; Signs of labor; Phases and stages of labor; Birth logistics; The role of the partner and the role of a doula; Develop excellent communication with your birth team.

• Part two: Birth/Sex; You have what you need: discovering your natural pain coping strategies; Pelvic Balancing; Massage, rebozo, and acupressure for labor; Movement and positions for labor; Signs in labor that signal your pelvis needs balancing; Opening each station in the pelvis for easeful delivery; Introduction to Interventions and Medical Pain Coping.