Mapleseed Birth Services

Mindful Birthing
Mindful Birthing is a 6-week course incorporating holistic, hands-on Birth Works childbirth education with mind-body  tools such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, and hypnosis techniques. This class meets the needs of anyone preparing for birth: new and experienced parents with any birthing history or family structure, planning birth in any setting. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Expectant mothers may attend class alone or with birthing partners. Classes meet at Heartland Yoga in Iowa City. Space is limited.

Team taught by: Monica Brasile and Betsy Rippentrop
Fall 2011 Class Meets: Oct. 23-Nov. 20, Sundays from 2:00-5:00 (for due dates Dec-Feb.)
Cost: $300 (includes your partner). Scholarships are available. Register here.


Private childbirth classes
If you are not able to get into a childbirth class for scheduling or other reasons, I can come to you. Private classes are 100% individualized to meet your needs and answer your questions. Typically, classes are in 2-hour increments.

Cost: $60 - 2 hours; $120 - 4 hours; $180 - 6 hours. Sliding scale is available.

Please contact me if you would like to set up a private class.