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I've used the information from this class in every birth I've attended since, and have had L&D nurses ask where I learned these techniques. I prefer to use backup doulas who've taken the class as well, as my clients seem to really value it. |
Creating Space: Pelvic Dynamics and Fetal Positioning for an Efficient Birth
with Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
(an 8 hour full day workshop in person OR an 8 hour workshop divided into two half days virtually)
with Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA), CLC
(an 8 hour full day workshop in person OR an 8 hour workshop divided into two half days virtually)
Creating Space is a movement based biomechanics approach to labor progress and comfort with the intention of reducing complications and unnecessary intervention. Learn usable information for what labor positions and relaxation techniques to suggest at specific different points during the birth process and, most importantly, why certain techniques are more effective than others at certain times in labor.
This workshop for birth support professionals will benefit prenatal and birth workers - doulas, midwives, obstetricians, nurses, childbirth educators, chiropractors, massage therapists - both new and experienced. Emphasis is placed on better understanding the relationship between pelvic dynamics and fetal positioning and the movement and positions that facilitate labor progress. Information is presented in an interactive hands-on format that encourages participation to facilitate anatomical understanding, the development of skills and techniques for encouraging clients to feel empowered in their bodies, and the positions, techniques, and concepts for birth professionals to feel confident in supporting labors both medicated and unmedicated, in any setting.
Discussion begins with the role of the birth worker in both educating the client about and encouraging the client to understand their pelvis
and their baby's movement through pregnancy and labor in relation to pelvic space and in supporting the client in taking advantage of this
knowledge during labor. Common position-related labor complications throughout the labor process will be covered in depth, along with support measures for releasing tension to encourage descent and rotation. An in-depth discussion and hands-on practice of positions for facilitating optimal positioning of the baby - pelvis-dependent - and encouraging descent and rotation through all stages and phases of labor provides birth workers with insight and tools for working with clients to reduce interventions and the risk of cesarean sections. Common myths surrounding pelvic shape and fetal positioning are debunked through research-based exploration and evidence based resources. Participants will leave feeling inspired, knowledgeable, and full of information to start sharing with clients right away!
"I'm an English RN studying midwifery in Australia and I was amazed at the introductions of the whole group and seeing how vast everyone's experiences in the birthworld are. The differences between practice of health care providers in areas/states is similar to here in Aus. And the medicalisation I've seen here is astounding! And in my training here I fear I am just learning how to be an obstetrician's aide. Hence why I was looking for something like your workshop to help me understand the basic principles of facilitating birth without intervention and despite intervention and it delivered SO MUCH MORE!
You're a really talented teacher, I understood things whilst watching that I've been struggling to conceptualise about the mechanics of labour and you are so enthusiastic it's infectious! THANK YOU!" - Roxanne L.
Learn more about what makes Blossoming Bellies pelvic biomechanics workshops unique!
*Scholarship opportunities for BIPOC birth workers for the Creating Space workshop are available.
Please complete the form at this link to apply for a scholarship and Brittany will be in touch within a few days.*
The following workshops are available! Register by clicking the desired date.
VIRTUAL THROUGH ZOOM
Friday October 21st and Saturday October 22nd, 2022 from 9am to 1pm both days
(registration includes both days as the content is divided into a two part workshop for the virtual format)
held virtually through Zoom
$100 early bird pricing through September 1st; $125 after
Approved for 6 CEs through the PA Board of Nursing
IN PERSON IN SOUTH PHILLY
Saturday May 7th, 2022 from 9am to 5pm
Held In Person at the BOK Building in South Philadelphia, PA
$100 early bird pricing before April 1st; $125 after
Approved for 6 CEs through the PA Board of Nursing
Saturday November 12th, 2022 from 9am to 5pm
Held in Person at the BOK Building in South Philadelphia, PA
$100 early bird pricing before October 1st; $125 after
Approved for 6 CEs through the PA Board of Nursing
Thank you so much for this info. Your workshop was honestly mind blowing. Even having 2 kids of my own, all of this info feels completely new. I’ll definitely need to purchase your booklet because I don’t think I could remember all of the details. Thank you again for the follow up and the support!
- Crystal Slawinski, @terralunadoulaservices
Check out Blossoming Bellies' handbooks
"Preventing and Working Through Fetal Position-Related Labor Complications" and "Working with Posterior Positioning in Labor and Birth"
that partner with the workshop!
Print and digital versions and multiple editions available!
"Preventing and Working Through Fetal Position-Related Labor Complications" and "Working with Posterior Positioning in Labor and Birth"
that partner with the workshop!
Print and digital versions and multiple editions available!
I'm a childbirth educator, prenatal yoga teacher and birth doula in practice for over 20 years. I attended Brittany's Pelvic Opening Workshop this weekend and was delighted by how much I learned! Brittany has not only passion for her topic but tremendous expertise, and is a warm and well spoken facilitator. Highly recommend ! - Dena Marchiony, ICCE, IAT-CE
Above photo courtesy of Tammy Bradshaw Photography
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It really was such an amazing workshop. I can't thank you enough. I learned so much, and have been telling all my pregnant friends about what they can do to help their alignment!! 
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