Prenatal Yoga, birth doula assistance

I believe that birth is a normal event in a woman's life journey and it plays a pivotal role in shaping her view of herself (as a woman and as a mother) going forward. I would like to help shape that view toward Empowerment.

I am a Certified Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Certified Birth Doula (Doulas of North America or DONA)
Member of International Assn. of Yoga Therapists
Reiki Level II practitioner
Aromatherapy enthusiast
Proud Mother of two teenagers

If you are interested in talking to me about doula services, please contact me and we will meet privately. Payment ranges from $500 to $700. A deposit is required to secure my availability and the remaining amount is due following delivery.

Margaret Kirschner
(860) 673-0564
Margaretyoga@snet.net


An inspiring workshop for women and their birth companions. You'll hear natural birth wisdom stories. You'll learn about the reality of medicalized birth today and empower yourself with the facts to choose an empowered birth vision that will allow you to feel supported and confident. It's your body, your baby, your birth. You can do this your way and with support.

Prenatal Yoga classes

You will find my current schedule of prenatal yoga class under the "schedule" tab. Pregnancy is the perfect time in your life to practice yoga. You can begin in your second trimester and continue practicing right into labor! Prenatal yoga classes are different from gentle yoga classes in that the focus is all about nurturing and empowering your body, mind and spirit to prepare you for the joyful journey into conscious mothering. We avoid the belly-down postures, inversions and deep twists and focus on postures that cultivate confidence, strength and softness. This class includes some vocal toning which teaches us how to ride the waves of sensation using the breath as the surfboard.

Birth Doula assistance

During pregnancy:
* assistance writing birth plan.
* closure to prior birth experience or making space for empowerment in your first birth.
* Unlimited telephone consultations
* Several in-home doula visits
* Resources and information
* Emotional support
* Physical comfort suggestions based on natural methods of easing pregnancy-related discomforts

During Labor and Birth:
* Continuous emotional and physical support
* In-home support during labor, continuing at the hospital or birth center
* Explanation of options
* Practical suggestions to your partner
* Massage and Reiki and aromatherapy
* Positioning recommendations
* Relaxation, affirmation & visualation
* A calm, witnessing presence

After your baby's birth:
* An hour (on average) stay for breastfeeding assistance (if applicable)
* Comfort assistance
* Reinforcement of accomplishment
* An in-home postpartum visit to integrate the transformative experience into your life in the most empowering way unique to your birth journey.