Mentor:  Jill Diana Chasse

A Complimentary Natural Childbirth method for use with or without medications, at home, birth center, or in a hospital with key concepts of “Experiencing, Understanding and Enjoying” your labor and delivery through emotional support, empowering yourself, and empowering your baby.

Preparing for the birthing of your child involves emotional, physical and psychological knowledge and practice for both mom and baby. The Magic of Motherhood Method is a Complimentary Natural Childbirth method for use with or without medications, at home, birth center, or in a hospital.

The key concepts are “Experiencing, Understanding and Enjoying” your labor and delivery through emotional support, empowering yourself, and empowering your baby. Utilizing relaxation/visualization methods and understanding your body reducing the risk of perinatal mood disorders by promoting early bonding and acknowledgement of the baby through the transition of birthing .

An online education and preparation class for this exciting time can help prepare and support busy parents who are not able to attend a time consuming class. It is also a great refresher for those who have had babies before**** (This course is for expecting parents and can also be taken by birth attendants , educators and practitioners. )

Lesson 1 – Introduction and History - Concept introduction - Theories and background of Magic of Motherhood childbirth education 

Lesson 2 – Preparing Mom -
1. Physical; Definitions; Anatomy and Physiology; Stretching, Massage and Kegels.
2. Emotional/Psychological; Relaxations and Visualizations; Breathing Techniques; Meditations; Comfort Measures; Support Person’s Role.

Lesson 3 – Preparing Baby; Prenatal Mental Health;  Prebirth Bonding;  Early Brain Development; Birth Visualizations.

Lesson 4 – Birthing; The Onset of Labor ; Stages of Labor; Laboring Positions ; Support.

Lesson 5 - Your Newborn.

COURSE GOALS: 

• To understand the history of hypnobirthing, Leboyer and Grant-Read birthing techniques, and the mental and emotional development of the womb baby and how they apply to the Magic of Motherhood method. 
• To become emotionally ready for birth. 
• To become physically ready for birth. 
• To have the ability to create the birth experience you want.
• To prepare (mom AND baby) for the labor.
• To prepare (mom AND baby) for the delivery. 
• To learn basic newborn management skills.

ABOUT THE MENTOR: Jill Chasse, PhD is a counselor certified in "Handling Loss and Grief " and "Understanding Depression." She has additional training in postpartum depression, maternal mental health, and post traumatic stress disorder. She is a member of the APA and certified by IACT.  She also holds an MS in family and developmental psychology and a certification in "Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders."

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The Wise Woman University (WWU) is a sacred distance learning environment for the reweaving of the healing cloak of the Ancients. WWU offers women dozens of online classes for personal empowerment the Wise Woman Way.

At the Wise Woman University you will find mentors with women-centered skills pleased to offer their wisdom to you in a format that is lively, interesting, and easily available.

WWU is an online non-accredited distance learning environment, offering courses for personal empowerment and wellbeing. Enrollment is ongoing with each course designed to be completed in four weeks; however you study at your own pace with lifetime access to your course.

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