Couples Birth Preparation Workshops
In-Person & Private In-Home!
New to the studio? Check our Contact & FAQs page for location details and cancellation policy.
In-Person Workshops at the Community Corners Studio
Price: $80 per couple
Upcoming Dates
- November 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
- January 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
- March 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
- May 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Prepare for birth with confidence and connection.
This workshop is a dedicated opportunity for the couple (or the pregnant person with another member of their birth team) to focus on and prepare for the approaching birth.
In this practical, hands-on session, we address real-world questions such as:
- “Okay, the contractions are starting-now what do I do?”
- “What do I do with my body?”
- “What do I do with my mind?”
Together, the couple will practice many different positions that can be used during contractions, in between surges, and for the delivery of the baby. Partners learn many specific tips on what they can do throughout the birth process, helping themselves to be as prepared and empowered as possible.
When to Join: Many couples aim to participate in the workshop during the last trimester of the pregnancy.
Private-Group & Custom-Scheduled Workshops
Includes In-Your-Home option
Can’t make the upcoming studio dates? Create a schedule that works for you.
If our scheduled studio dates don’t fit your timeline or due date, a Private-Group Workshop is a flexible option. Many couples choose this path to get the birth preparation they need on a schedule that fits their lives.
Reach out to let me know you’re interested. I will connect you and other inquiring couples via email with a selection of available dates and times, and together the group chooses the date that works best for everyone.
Contact Diane to request dates.
- 1-3 Couples: $320 total
- 4+ Couples: $80 per couple
- Studio Option: +$50 space rental fee for the group to split (if hosted at Community Corners)
- Travel Option: A small travel fee may apply for in-home sessions outside central Ithaca (split by the group)
What couples are saying
“Your birth workshop was invaluable, and we are so glad we were able to participate. My husband paid close attention and was able to really assist and participate in the labor and delivery process…
I used many of the positions… and constantly reminded myself of your messages throughout the class… Remembering all of those things truly made birth much less scary and I was able to remain more calm and focused.”
~ B.P.
“I have no doubt that my regular attendance in your yoga class gave me strength and practice in listening to my body that allowed me to be so successful.
In addition, the Couples Workshop gave us all the tools we needed to be so comfortable laboring at home. [My partner] was on-point the whole time, gathering up things that we had practiced to make me comfortable.
In fact, that’s why we stayed at home as long as we did – the coping mechanisms were working beautifully! We have no doubt that your classes went a LONG way in setting us up for a beautiful birth. So thank you!!!”
~ K.S.