Prenatal Yoga and Birth Prep 4-Week Series

This thoughtfully designed four-week prenatal series is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and prepare - physically, mentally, and emotionally for birth. Each class weaves together nourishing prenatal yoga with practical doula wisdom, so you can feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.

Together, we’ll strengthen your body, calm your nervous system, and explore tools you can return to again and again - during pregnancy, labor, and beyond.

• Yoga postures for alleviating common aches and pains in pregnancy and ideal positions for labor and delivery
• Breathwork techniques to support relaxation and stamina
• Pelvic floor awareness and functional strengthening
• Guided meditations to foster connection, trust, and ease

• The first half focuses on prenatal yoga—mindful movement and breathwork designed to support your changing body and prepare you for labor.
• The second half centers on birth preparation, offering education, reflection, and conversation to help you feel informed, prepared, and empowered. You will receive supplemental handouts to for additional support.

We begin by exploring support - before, during, and after birth. Through guided prompts and discussion, you’ll reflect on who you want alongside you throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period, and how to build a care team that truly meets your needs.

This week is about understanding your options. You’ll learn about choices within the birth space so you can have informed, confident conversations with your partner and care provider. Together, we’ll look at how to set clear expectations and ensure your birth team is aligned with your values.

Feeling seen, heard, and respected is essential to an empowering birth experience. This session focuses on self-advocacy and the role of a support person in safeguarding your choices. You’ll learn how to communicate your needs clearly and navigate the birth space with confidence and clarity.

Partners and loved ones are warmly invited to join this final class. Together, you’ll learn hands-on comfort measures and support techniques for labor, so your support person feels confident, capable, and deeply involved in your birth experience.

This series is open to all pregnant people seeking a supportive, inclusive space to prepare for birth - rooted in knowledge, compassion, and trust in your body’s wisdom.

This series is led by Amy Owen, a senior prenatal yoga instructor and DONA certified doula with over 18 years of experience supporting hundreds of families through pregnancy and birth. A dedicated birth activist, Amy has worked extensively to bring prenatal education and birth support to underserved communities throughout Chicago, including Cook County J*il, Northwestern Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and HealthConnect One.

She is also the mother of three grown children and recently made her home in Los Angeles after many years in Chicago - bringing with her a deep well of wisdom, compassion, and lived experience.

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