Ideal Times to Join / Schedule Pre & Postnatal offerings

When Should I Sign up for Classes or Schedule Bodywork?

All of Emerge’s offerings weave together to form the foundational knowledge & body preparation you want and need to feel confident, empowered and ready to meet your pregnancy, birth and baby…and yourself. You may be wondering which classes are the right ones for you? When should I take them? When should I schedule bodywork sessions?

Here’s a quick breakdown of suggestions on when to begin with links to more information. Private sessions are available for all childbirth classes yearlong and are thoughtfully customized to your wishes and needs.

Weekly Prenatal Yoga and/or Prenatal Strength Series

Start as early as you feel comfortable joining and take throughout your pregnancy.

Prenatal Yoga - Mondays 5:30 - 6:30PM

Prenatal Strength Series - Dates in “Learn More” below

Available in-person and via Zoom. Learn More.

Empowered Childbirth Education

Ideal during 2nd trimester, welcome during any stage of pregnancy. A two-part class consisting of 6.5 hours.

Offered every 3 months. Available in-person and via Zoom. Learn More.

Moving, Breathing, Birth Workshop

Perfect during the 3rd trimester, 2nd trimester works too! One time, two-hour workshop.

Offered every 2 to 3 months. Available in-person and via Zoom. Learn More.

Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Workshop

Spinning Babies® Parent Class

Ideal during the 2nd or 3rd trimester.

One time, two-hour workshop.

Offered every three months. Available in-person or via zoom. Learn More.

Ideal during the 2nd or 3rd trimester.

One time, three-hour workshop.

Offered every 4 months. Available in-person. Learn More.

Somatic Bodywork and skilled therapeutic massage techniques adapted to every stage of your pregnancy.

90 minute and 2 hour options offered including appointments for breech presentation, before an ECV, cesarean birth prep, and pelvic floor and pelvic pain support.

Offered during 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester.

Available in-person in Montpelier Learn More.

Move & Breathe w/ Baby Weekly Postnatal Class

Join when baby is 6 weeks - scooting and early crawling.

Mondays 10:30 - 11:30am

Available in-person and via Zoom. Learn More.

Restore Your Core After Birth

6 weeks & beyond postpartum up to 10 years after birth. Offered as a series, or workshop a few times a year.

Available in-person and via Zoom. Learn More.

Co-Regulate w/ Baby

6 weeks postpartum and onward. Somatic skills and nervous system regulation techniques to help you better understand and meet yourself and your baby. Learn during pregnancy or after your birth.

45 min, 60 min or 90 min. sessions. CoRegulate with Baby & Bodywork Combo also offered in a 2 hr. session.

Available In-Person or via Zoom. Learn More.

Prenatal Bodywork / Massage

Postpartum Bodywork / Massage

Immediate postpartum support within the first week and throughout any stage in the years after birth.

90 minute and 2 hour sessions offered including a focus on somatic birth processing, co-regulating with baby, pelvic floor and pelvic pain support.

At home sessions offered during the first 4 weeks postpartum (mileage fee added). Office location in Montpelier. Learn More.

Photo Above by Evie Shaffer

Something for Everyone…

First time giving birth and not sure what to expect? Planning a VBAC? Looking for LGBTQ+ inclusive classes that welcome all family configurations? Learn better in a 1:1 setting? Are you a surrogate or working with a surrogate? Seeking trauma responsive support? Coping with loss?Single parenting by choice? Hoping for a different birth experience than a past one? Wanting an intentional, conscious pregnancy and postpartum experience? Group classes don’t fit with your schedule? Adopting and looking for newborn preparation?

Emerge creates a group class and private session environment that welcomes everyone. Contact Amy to develop a plan custom to your hopes and needs.