Childbirth Prep:
Essentials for Modern Birth

With Gayle Lemke

Gayle brings 25 years of experience as a birth doula, childbirth educator and prenatal yoga teacher. She attends births monthly as a labor support doula and teaches regular breath + body + baby-centered prenatal + postpartum movement classes. She possesses a holistic and intuitive understanding of pregnancy, labor and birth, and is eager to share her practical insights and wisdom with expectant people. 

This class is designed for first-time parents or for those who want to update their knowledge with a fresh approach as they await their second–or fourth–births. What we’ll cover in this 3-hour hybrid class is true to the title. 

Essentials for Modern Birth: 

• How to Stay Home as Long as Possible – Comfortably & Confidently

• Positions & Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth – The Doula Repertoire

• How to Navigate Hospital Protocols & Procedures – Your Mindful Communication Toolbox

• Creating your Birth Preferences – The 2024 Birth Plan Update

• Skin-to skin bonding with your newborn–the first moments

• What you Really Need to Bring to Your Birth Facility—The Shortlist

When: Sunday June 2

Where: Prema Yoga Brooklyn - 976 Fulton Street

Time: 3pm-5:45pm —includes a 15 minute break

Cost: $190 per parent/couple/individual