
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP)
This course includes: 8 weekly classes (3 hours each class), an All-Day practice session (5 hours), and a reunion class after birth. The following topics are covered:
Most of the topics listed above in the Mindful Childbirth Education course (physiology, comfort tools, interventions, advocacy, etc.)
Learning and practicing mindfulness meditations including Awareness of Breath, Body Scan, Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Mindful Movement (Yoga), and Compassion Meditation
Practice mindfulness and its applications for working with pain and fear during labor
Understand the mind/body connection in childbirth and how mindful awareness can be a critical element in facilitating the birth process
Tap into inner resources of strength, confidence and courage
Learn how to be fully present to give comfort and support as a birth partner
Learn how moment-to-moment awareness can be a powerful tool for the challenges of birthing and parenting
Learn how cultivating awareness, rather than reacting on auto-pilot, can help us respond to our children more skillfully and with compassion
Classes are in English and are restricted to a maximum of 7 couples. They are held in Arnona, Jerusalem, 7.00 – 10.00 pm.
Cost: 1500 NIS. | Some local hospitals and some health funds refund part of this amount.

This course includes: 8 weekly classes (3 hours each class), an All-Day practice session (5 hours), and a reunion class after birth. The following topics are covered:
Most of the topics listed above in the Mindful Childbirth Education course (physiology, comfort tools, interventions, advocacy, etc.)
Learning and practicing mindfulness meditations including Awareness of Breath, Body Scan, Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Mindful Movement (Yoga), and Compassion Meditation
Practice mindfulness and its applications for working with pain and fear during labor
Understand the mind/body connection in childbirth and how mindful awareness can be a critical element in facilitating the birth process
Tap into inner resources of strength, confidence and courage
Learn how to be fully present to give comfort and support as a birth partner
Learn how moment-to-moment awareness can be a powerful tool for the challenges of birthing and parenting
Learn how cultivating awareness, rather than reacting on auto-pilot, can help us respond to our children more skillfully and with compassion
Classes are in English and are restricted to a maximum of 7 couples. They are held in Arnona, Jerusalem, 7.00 – 10.00 pm.
Cost: 1500 NIS. | Some local hospitals and some health funds refund part of this amount.