Birth Class Retreat

Combine your Childbirth Preparation with an all-inclusive relaxing weekend getaway in Tahoe!

Enjoy prenatal yoga, an extensive and comprehensive childbirth preparation course, great food, and free time to explore.

Leave the Birth Class Retreat feeling more confident and calm for your positive GentleBirth experience!

Next pregnancy retreat offering: May 16-19, 2024 in North Lake Tahoe, California.

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Leave this all-inclusive retreat feeling refreshed, confident and ready for your positive birth experience. Enrollment is limited, so secure your spot today!

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What is Included in this Weekend Birth Class Retreat?

3 Nights, 3 Days Accommodation in a private cottage with full kitchen and beach access to Lake Tahoe
All meals included: Vegetarian + Vegan meals available on request
Comprehensive Childbirth Preparation Workshop where you will learn everything you need to prepare for your late pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum time.
Gentle Birth Course “Your Positive Birth Begins Here”
Daily Prenatal Yoga, Guided Meditation, Optional Self-Hypnosis for deep relaxation in labor
Practice positions for labor, comfort measures, and pain coping techniques
Dedicated Postpartum workshop
Lactation and infant feeding workshop
Partner tips and training, so your birth team is ready to rock
Space to explore: Enjoy the incredible offerings of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding wilderness, hiking trails on site, walk underneath the stars, and sink into this magical place.
Deep work in preparing for birth and parenthood together. The benefits of this will be long lasting.
Connection: Meet other families on the same path
Closing circle before departure on the final day
Goodie bag filled with love (and helpful things)

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**Hosted by Andrea Schwartz**
**Professional Birth Doula and Certified GentleBirth Childbirth Educator.**
**Featuring Marissa Mignone**
**Local Birth & PostPartum Doula, Birthing From Within Educator, and Prenatal Movement & Yoga Specialist.**
**Both Andrea and Marissa have attended Spinning Babies workshops in 2023 and 2021.**fs and desires.”

Why attend this retreat?

Take a weekend off with your partner and immerse yourselves in learning.
Learn from local birth doula Andrea Schwartz, certified GentleBirth Childbirth Educator. In her class you’ll gain not only a comprehensive education on labor and birth, but you’ll also learn ways for tuning your mindset using mindfulness, meditation and self-hypnosis techniques. Doula and Prenatal Yoga Instructor Marissa Mignone, Hospital midwife Liliana Garcia and Postpartum Doula Sierra Walsch will also be in attendance with more workshop offerings!
Experience in-person, hands-on training for comfort measures for labor and birth. (Partners! this is especially GREAT for you- you’ll learn ways to connect and support your laboring person with confidence for birth and also the important postpartum period.)
Meet other couples that are also on this journey. Make new friendships. Share your stories and learn from each other.
Take the opportunity to deepen your connection and intimacy with your partner as you both prepare to welcome a new addition to your family. Spend quality time together and disconnect from the everyday grind.
Experience the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Beach access and forest surroundings are on-site.
The energy of the forest, soothing lakes, fresh mountain air, and nutritious meals will help you relax, renew and nurture your mind, body and spirit. You’ll have ample free time to choose your own adventure on Saturday between the course sessions to explore wherever your heart leads you.
Leave more confident and prepared for your positive birth experience!

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