While mothers wishing to complete their childbirth naturally may require a bit more preparation, this course is not solely for mothers who do not desire medical intervention or pain relief measures. Many mothers experience contractions long before being able to receive an epidural; they may wish to take this course to prepare for that part of their labor. Other mothers may wish to be prepared for natural childbirth in the event that they are too far progressed for an epidural by the time they arrive. Even mothers who are confident that they will receive an epidural may benefit from this course by having a more comfortable pregnancy and peace of mind during their childbirth experience.

The Natural Childbirth Prep Course and Natural Postpartum Recovery Course are taught by Caitlin Deems, a licensed physical therapist. She has a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. She has worked in multiple settings, including adult orthopedics, pediatric aquatic and outpatient, and obstetrics. She is completing her CAPP-OB certification (Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy) through the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as training through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She has owned a private physical therapy practice treating pregnant and postpartum women since 2018.

The Natural Baby Development course is taught by Caitlin and her mother, Sabra Arzaga, PT, PCS, NDT. Sabra is a licensed pediatric specialist physical therapist with training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment, as well as many other treatment techniques. Sabra has been practicing physical therapy for over 30 years and has owned a private outpatient pediatric PT clinic for 20 years.

Mom Bodies does not promote a certain childbirth method (Bradley, Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, etc.) over another. The goal of the Mom Bodies courses is to educate women on the birth process and their bodies so that they can go on to successfully use whatever technique they choose, if any.

The teachings express the views of the following people or institutes:

The practice of physical therapy.
The teachings of Grantly Dick-Read, MD, author of Childbirth Without Fear (1942)

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