TheĀ Ultimate in Mind-Body Preparation for an Empowered Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum ExperienceĀ
Some of my favorite time spent with clients is in our one-on-one sessions.
This time is all about you.Ā About your needs, your concerns, your goals. It’s created around using your equipment in your own home–from body weight routines to weights and beyond.Ā I meet you where you are and apply a decade of specialized learning in pre- and postnatal fitness to our time together.
I make it a priority to always weave the best information regarding fitness during pregnancy and postpartum into our time together.Ā Along with this, I know that there’s a reason you are here. You’re training for the work of pregnancy, labor and motherhood!!Ā This means that our work is intentional. Ā It’s not just about fitness, it’s about preparing your body and Ā mind for the journey of motherhood.
We begin preparing you for postpartum recovery from our very first prenatal session together.
Once upon a time, I worked as a Registered Nurse and to this day, myĀ nursing backgroundĀ is at the foundation of my work and programming.Ā This, in combination with ongoing pre and postnatal fitness certifications as well as being a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, allows me to bringĀ specialized knowledge to individualize a program for you at any stage of fitness and pregnancy.
As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I use my skills as a Behavior Change Expert to help you reach new goals, to help you better understand your why, to tap into your strengths and values and to connect this all back to your pregnancy experience as we prepare for labor and explore throughout this transformative journey.
I aim for you to have a toolbox FULL of skills when you it comes time for labor and delivery.
I aim for you to have radiant confidence and strength, knowing that you prepared with intention for this life changing experience.
And, what are your goals?Ā Do you know yet?Ā Have you considered that you might be an active participant in labor and delivery?Ā Ā Have you considered that you don’t have to simply be a victim to the changes happening in your body throughout pregnancy?
We can explore these topics and so much more together, knowing that the goals will evolve as you get closer and closer to the big day–morphing and crystalizing along the way.
The “Your Expecting Fit Journey” package is called “Premier 1:1 Training” for good reason.
This service has been developed from a decade specializing in this population with the fusion of Health Coaching skills to help bring out the absolute best in each individual.
The Bodies for BirthĀ® methodology works.
It prepares, it strengthens, it empowers, it provides, it supports, it nourishes and will do the same for you.
This premier service is appropriate throughout your pregnancy journey for all levels of fitness and stages of pregnancy.
The Bodies for BirthĀ® Method:
What you can expect from your first session:
- Review of Paperwork/General Intake
- Discussion of your goals for preconception/labor/delivery/postpartum recovery as applicable
- Utilization of the Health Coach Approach as I begin toĀ learn more about you, your why, your strengths and values
- A main focus in our first session is answering YOUR burning questions!
- The Education Begins!! I meet you where you are in this process and we will discuss perinatal exercise guidelines that are applicable.
- Introduction to alignment, safe prenatal and postpartum core strengthening and diaphragmatic breathing
- We create a plan for moving forward on your prenatal fitness journey
- Thorough notes follow on the information covered in our session
- Follow-up with accountability check-ins if desired and as agreed upon mutually
- Referrals to local practitioners and services as desired and applicable
What you can expect from ongoing sessions:
- Packages are booked for 3, 6, 12, 24 or 36 sessions allowing you to begin at a variety of stages of pregnancy.
- Weekly sessions to create continuity, accountability and progress.
- Specialized progressive training to prepare you not only physically, but mentally and emotionally for the journey that is pregnancy, labor and postpartum.
- Safe, creative workouts (using the equipment you have available) that challenge you each step of the way–making modifications for each trimester.
- Ongoing education in perinatal fitness, mind-body modalities including breathing, mindfulness and meditation training.
- Follow-up notes within 24 hours after each session so that you can incorporate our work on your own time.
- Referrals to appropriate resources as indicated.
- Ongoing support from me including accountability check-ins in between sessions as desired.
What you expect by the end of our time together:
- To have gained mental and physical strength.
- To have increased cardio tolerance and muscle endurance.
- To have decreased muscle imbalances, aches and pains.
- To be knowledgeable, prepared, empowered for labor and delivery.
- To feel confident in all of the work you have done and ready to surrender to the experience.
- To feel at peace with a deep understanding that while much of the labor and delivery experience is out of your control, you have prepared and you are prepared.
- To know your birth preferences and to feel empowered advocating for yourself.
- To feel confident in your birth plan and your birth team.
- To know that your toolbox is fully stocked allowing for you to call upon these resources at a moment’s notice in labor and delivery.
- To know how to stay calm while working with your body during physically challenging circumstances.
- To know how to begin your postpartum rehab and recovery journey.
- To know what to expect postpartum in terms of a healing spectrum and timeline.
- To know available resources for support postpartum.
Here’s what Bodies for BirthĀ® clients have to say!Ā
Premier Training Package Pricing Structure*
- Intro 3 Pack: This 3-pack is intended to be used within six weeks to establish a strong foundation.
- 3 Intro sessions at $108 ea, $324 total
- Ongoing Sessions:Ā These sessions can be spaced out throughout your pregnancy/postpartum journey.
- 6 sessions at $125 ea,Ā $750 total
- 12 sessions at $115 ea,Ā $1380 total
- 24 sessions at $105 ea,Ā $2520 total
- 36 sessions $95 ea, $3420 total
Your Free 30 minute Discovery Call is waiting!
Let’s talk! Please reach out toĀ schedule:
maura@bodiesforbirth.com
Ā (206) 734- 5902
*Please note: Payment plans can be arranged for packages of 12, 24 and 36.
*All payments can be made online via PayPal or Venmo: via PayPal: maura@bodiesforbirth.com, via Venmo: @bodiesforbirth.com; thank you!