Pre / Postnatal Offerings at a Glance
& Suggested Timing
What Should I Take When?
All of Emerge’s offerings weave together to form the foundational knowledge & body preparation you want and need to feel confident, empowered and ready to meet your pregnancy, birth and baby…and yourself. You may be wondering which class is the right one for you. Or when should to schedule bodywork sessions?
Here’s a quick breakdown of each offering and guidance on when to begin.
Private sessions are available for all childbirth classes and are thoughtfully customized to your wishes and needs. email for more info.
Prenatal Bodywork Sessions can be scheduled HERE. Postnatal Bodywork Sessions can be scheduled HERE.
Prenatal Movement
Great to start as early as you feel comfortable joining. Health benefits are for you and your babe. Plus, the sooner you carve out this time for you - the more in tune with your body you will be for birth.
Mondays 5:30 - 6:30PM
Available in-person and via Zoom.
Empowered Childbirth
Ideal during the 2nd trimester and valuable during any stage of pregnancy. Focuses on holistic and evidence-based learning with an emphasis on understanding the physiology and anatomy of birth. Late pregnancy, newborn learning and postpartum also covered. Ideal for birthers and their support person(s).
Group classes offered every 3 months. Private sessions offered based on your schedule.
Available in-person and via Zoom.
Moving, Breathing, Birth
Perfect during the 3rd trimester and focuses on labor & birthing tips and coping strategies. Strong emphasis on the anatomy of birth and movement & positions to help during the different stages and stations of labor. Ideal for birthers and their support person(s).
Group classes offered every 2 months. Private sessions offered based on your schedule.
Available in-person and via Zoom.
Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth
Great to do during the 2nd or 3rd trimester. For the birthing person. Offered as a workshop or private session. If you have previously purchased my pelvic floor videos you receive a discount on the workshop. Workshop participants receive a $25 discount toward a Private Pelvic Floor appointment. Build and expand your knowledge of the pelvic floor muscles and how they impact birth. develop deeper awareness & practice pushing!
Available in-person or via zoom.
Move & Breathe w/ Baby
Perfect any time 2+ weeks postpartum. Offered on a series basis with drop-in options. This gentle class is open to all parents/caregivers to join. Enjoy a safe and welcoming space to take care of you while caring for baby.
Offered Fridays 10:30 - 11:30
Available in-person and via Zoom.*Ok to join in the middle of a series.
Pelvic Floor & Core Connection After Birth
6 weeks & beyond postpartum. Offered as a workshop a few times a year or as a private session*.
Available in-person and via Zoom. *Know 1 or 2 others who would like to join you? Let’s create a mini group rather than a private session.
Tending You: Bodywork w/ Baby
Newborn to scooters and early crawlers welcome. Tuesdays 9:15 - 10:30. A donation-based gathering offering a safe and welcoming space to hang out and connect with other parents and babies. Receive 15 minutes of hands-on bodywork while baby is being tended to by the others present. We are all in the same room.
In person
Parenting: Co-Regulating w/ Your Children
6 weeks postpartum and onward.* A light, playful, somatic (body focused) approach to adjusting to parenting. For the adults in your child's life. Learn somatic skills and nervous system regulation techniques to help you better meet your baby/child.
Offered in 60 or 90 minute sessions with parents/caregivers. Newborns and older babies welcome. If bringing older children, we will start with a 30 minute or 45 minute session.
*scheduling a session before baby arrives is great planning as well. Zoom or in person.
Spinning Babies® Parent Class
Ideally 20 weeks+ during pregnancy - for birthing person and their support person(s). This class focuses on things to practice during pregnancy to help prepare for birth as well as The Three Balances℠, belly mapping and Daily Essentials as presented by Spinning Babies®.
Offered three times a year as a small group class or private session.
Move, Grow, Learn
Movement grows your baby’s brain. Movement grows your brain. Come together with other new babies and their families and learn fun, simple ways to connect through movement, eye contact, facial expression and sound. Learn effective ways to take care of your body while caring for baby. Think outside of the box with new ideas to destress those challenging moments of navigating parenting babies.
Offered as a private session in-person or via zoom.
Create a class with friends
Prenatal Bodywork
Ideal to begin with gentle Somatic Bodywork while trying to conceive through week 16. After 16 weeks, establish a regular bodywork routine throughout pregnancy and to prepare for birth. Here are some ways that Emerge’s approach to somatic bodywork are helpful: Calm the nervous system, Reduce Stress, Balance the body, Educate mind and body for the path ahead, Process & prepare with trauma-informed care, Reduce pain symptoms, and more.
Each session is tailored to your unique needs.
Schedule a session here
Available in-person in Montpelier
Postpartum Bodywork
While we are transformed in many ways after birth, and receiving bodywork is helpful years after your birth(s), plan in advance, for a session sometime between 1 and 12 weeks postpartum. These sessions will look different for each individual person. Some may schedule an at-home session soon after birth. Other’s may wait a little longer and focus on: stress release, calming, pelvic floor muscles and pelvis pain, diastasis, helping with body aches, processing and healing with trauma -informed care, and so much more.
Schedule a session here
Available in-person in Montpelier. At home session during the 1st and 2nd week with mileage added
Photo Above by Evie Shaffer
Something for Every Body…
First time giving birth and not sure what to expect? Planning a VBAC? Looking for LGBTQ+ inclusive classes that welcome all family configurations? A surrogate or working with a surrogate? Seeking trauma informed support? Coping with loss? Planning a child on your own? Hoping for a different birth experience than a past one? Wanting an intentional, conscious pregnancy and postpartum experience? Group classes don’t fit with your schedule? Adopting and looking for newborn preparation? Looking for a teacher that is doing personal work and life-long learning around racism and birth justice?
Emerge creates a group class and private session environment that welcomes everyone. Contact Amy to develop a plan custom to you.