Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery
About this Event
Approach birth feeling informed, empowered, and prepared. This interactive 90-minute workshop is designed for pregnant people and their support person to learn practical, evidence-informed strategies that can help support a more comfortable labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Together, we'll explore how your body prepares for labor, the role of the pelvic floor, and how breathing, movement, and positioning can help you work with your body throughout the birth process. You'll practice labor positions, learn simple techniques to improve comfort, and discover how support partners can provide meaningful hands-on assistance during labor.
We'll also discuss what to expect during the early postpartum period, common physical changes after birth, and signs that may indicate you would benefit from additional support from a pelvic health physical therapist.
You'll leave with a take-home birth preparation routine, practical tools you can begin using immediately, and greater confidence heading into labor, birth, and recovery.
About the Educator
Dr. Sara Acheson, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT-UE, CES is the founder of Athena Wellness in Alexandria, Virginia, and a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum care, breast cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University and completed both an orthopedic residency and an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship. Sara is passionate about helping people feel informed, prepared, and confident through every stage of life by combining evidence-based care with practical education. Through Athena Wellness, she is committed to empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to move well, recover fully, and advocate for their health.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19
