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Information
for Clients
New! Prenatal Yoga Classes for Sisters Midwifery clients.
Mondays 6-7:30 in Austin with teacher, Amy Pancake (More information about Amy's class)
and Wednesdays 6-7:30 in San Marcos with teacher, Cindy Von Miller (More information about Cindy's class)
The benefits of yoga in pregnancy are many: mastered breathing techniques, relaxation; improved flexibility and circulation; relief from common discomforts of pregnancy; positive mood and attitude; friendship and social support.
Class costs are
an affordable $10/session.
Group Walk
The midwife and clients meet weekly to walk a 3 mile loop around Town Lake. Both prenatal and postpartum clients, along with past clients attend. Ask Illysa for the current schedule and meeting location.
Note: San Marcos clients may soon organize a separate walk.
Group Swim
The midwife and clients meet weekly to swim at a public pool in Austin. Ask Illysa for the current schedule and location.
Childbirth Classes
Childbirth classes are an excellent way to access accurate information about labor, birth, post-partum and newborn care. They provide an opportunity for parents to focus on the pregnancy together while making connections to other expectant families. My classes are fun and interactive. They include hands-on activities, films, and discussions. Guidelines for homebirth preparation are provided. Care of the mother and newborn include an emphasis on breastfeeding. An introduction to child development and parenting is a special service to my clients.
Assigned reading: Birthing from Within by Pam England and Ron Horowitz
Class Outline:
Class 1: Getting Ready: how to prepare for labor, birth and recovery with appropriate exercise, nutrition and rest
Class 2: Preparing for Birth: how to prepare for the birth; the partner's role; coping with labor; stages and phases of labor and mechanics of birthing; birthing your way
Class 3: After the Birth: bonding and attachment; postpartum recovery; newborn care; breast feeding
Class 4: Child development and parenting |
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Eating Whole Foods: Classes and Recipes
Eating healthy can be a challenge for busy families, but the pleasure of a healthy home cooked meal is always worth extra time and effort. Illysa offers cooking classes to assist clients in attaining a whole foods diet. In these classes, you will cook a meal with other expectant families while learning about eating in harmony with the earth, the seasons, and your body. You will be asked to contribute ingredients. Foods are collectively prepared in a client's home or Illysa's office kitchen. If you'd like to offer your home for aclass, please let Illysa know of your interest.
Seasonal recipes can be found on the Sisters Midwfery MySpace page!
Herbal Remedies
Illysa may provide you with nutritional herbs during your pregnancy.
Illysa's herbs are wild crafted by local herbalist, Ginger Webb from
Texas Medicinals . Your herbal
formula is tailored to your nutritional needs and should be taken as
an infusion. Boil 1 quart of water. Scoop 1 cup of well-mixed herbs
into a glass quart-sized jar. Pour water to top and cover with lid.
Let herbs brew overnight. Strain with a cheese cloth or fine
strainer. Drink hot, at room temperature or over ice. Feel free to
sweeten with agave nectar, local honey or organic juice. Drink within
3 days of brewing. Herbal infusions contain protein, vitamins and
minerals. Enjoy drinking you healthy infusion - plant food for your
body.
Get Involved!
Support women, babies, families, midwives and the
midwifery model of care by becoming a member of Citizens for Midwifery
and Texans for Midwifery-Austin
Protect women's rights to birth as they choose!
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