Welcome, Birth Initiate

Birthing from Within

Here I stand at the threshold of labor. What will be asked of me? What will I have to give up? Am I willing to do it? Who will I become on the other side?

— Nikki Shaheed, Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal

What is the Birthing from Within approach?

Birth as a Rite of Passage…

is an understanding that you will be reborn through the process of bringing your child earthside. It’s embracing the expansive unknown of the birth landscape, and recognizing the internal resources you can draw on through the often humbling, wild, and transformative experience of birth. It is something to be celebrated!

Birthing in Mindfulness…

is limiting suffering through present moment awareness. The goal is not necessarily to eliminate pain; instead, it’s learning to observe the sensations of labor—turning down the mental chatter and judgement—rather than identifying with them. This is cultivating a coping mindset.

Cultivating Self-Compassion…

is a task of the Birth Warrior—learning to release attachment to outcomes, and embrace your unique journey as it unfolds before you. It is trusting that you’ll know what to do, even when you don’t know what to do. You’ll learn resilience in the face of unexpected outcomes. What you discover here will serve you in any birth.

  • "I would highly recommend this course if you're looking for a birth prep class that goes beyond just "how to push" and pain coping techniques and into mental and spiritual preparation for labor, birth and parenthood"

  • "Lindsay is knowledgeable, warm, and sensitive. She provides a safe place to explore beliefs, fears, and hopes for labor, and beyond."

  • "I really wanted a birthing class that allowed me to go internally within myself, and I truly believe I found that from this course. I was able to ask myself hard questions, look at what has been deep rooted within and learn from it"

  • "After taking the class I feel a lot more confident in making decisions both based on medical studies and personal experiences/intuition."

  • "This course helped me as a partner to feel more connected and involved with my wife's pregnancy. It helped me to learn more ways to support and to be actively involved with my wife and my baby's journey"

What will we learn?

Each class is tailored to the specific needs of those in attendance. Topics and skills learned may include:

The Call

  • Unconscious preparation | Beliefs about birth

  • Mindfulness practices for pregnancy, labor, and birth

  • Birth Art as a tool for self-discovery and reflection

  • Role of fear in preparation, and how to work with it

The Descent

  • The Labyrinth of Birth | Accessing your inner wisdom

  • Physiology of labor and birth | Hands-on, partner support

  • Developing a pain-coping mindset | Pain-coping practices

  • Informed decision-making | Facing unwished-for events

The Return

  • Setting postpartum expectations

  • Postpartum transition mapping

  • Tools for integration and whole-person healing

  • Ritual and ceremony for the birth year

Ariel view of a walking labyrinth in a green forested area

  • 4 Sessions (each session lasting 3 hours) for you and partner/support person

  • 1 60-minute virtual, private mentoring session after completion of course

  • Heart Centered Pregnancy Journal, by Nikki Shaheed

  • Access to client-only online content, including: affirmation tracks, guided meditations, prenatal/postnatal yoga classes, etc.

  • Access to private Facebook group for community and discussion

  • and more!

What’s included?

woman is creating birth art with pastels and paper. She's sitting on the floor next to a piano bench

Group Series Investment: $375

Meet in community with other couples experiencing a similar life transition. Class sizes are kept small (3-6 couples) to allow for a deeper dive into the content, and more comfort in sharing. See flexible payment options below.

Private Series Investment: $500

Sessions are held in the comfort of your home, or another location of your choosing. All content included in the group series is included in private sessions, with the ability to tailor the content—and schedule—to your specific needs. See flexible payment option below.

Payment Information

Scholarships for group classes are available for those in financial need. Payment plans and trades are also considered.

If you’d like to discuss payment options, please email me at lindsay@rewildingbirth.co.

Class Enrollment Disclaimer

Classes with fewer than TWO (2) couples will be cancelled. Notice of cancellation will be given a week before class start date.

It’s a good idea to sign up for a class early in case cancellation occurs. If cancellation occurs, fees will be refunded, or you may choose to upgrade to a private class (additional fee required).

Classical 7-Circuit labyrinth with baby
a model pelvis, doll and placenta for birth education
an altar space including a basket, pelvis, labyrinth, and Himalayan singing bowl
client packet for birth classes includes several worksheets, Heart Centered Pregnancy journal
altar space with candles, a labyrinth, and a drawing of Inanna
a pregnant couple facing each other, practicing acupressure for labor comfort. She is sitting on a green birth ball, he is sitting in a chair
a postpartum altar including a drum, clay figures, and a candle of a woman holding a baby

Upcoming Classes
2025

  • Classes held Saturday Mornings from 9:30a-12:30p in Utah County

  • Classes held Wednesday evenings from 6:30p-9:30p in Utah County