The MBCP childbirth classes include:

• Nine weekly, 2.5 hour sessions

• A full day of meditation practice

• A post-delivery reunion of class participants

• The book, Mindful Birthing, by Nancy Bardacke

• Recordings of guided meditations by Nancy Bardacke

Topics covered:

• A variety of mindfulness meditation practices

• Communication skill of attentive listening

• Physiology of pregnancy, labor, and birth

• Breastfeeding physiology and newborn care

• Positions for labor that aid in comfort and facilitate the physiological process

• Techniques to use in supporting a laboring partner or friend

• Ice “contractions” as practice for working with strong sensations

• Yoga poses that promote flexibility, strength, and endurance

• Mindfulness attitudes

How much does the program cost?

Mindful Birthing NOLA’s MBCP class series costs $250 and includes all materials. A partner or support person is welcome free of charge.

Do you offer financial assistance?

Mindful Birthing NOLA offers a limited number of scholarships during each term. If you are in need of financial assistance, please ask us about our scholarship options in your initial inquiry.

How do I sign up?

To sign up for a class, we ask that you email our instructor, Esther DeJong, to discuss your interest in the program, your due date, if you will have a partner join in on the sessions, and allow us to get a feel for your needs before registering for the course.

Visit our Contact Page to send your initial inquiry.

What is the facility like?

To protect the health and well-being of you and your family in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, all class meetings at this time are virtual. We hope to have in-person classes when it becomes safe again to do so.