In 1993 I established Woman's Wisdom to encompass a number of birthing related services. The list has grown and changed over the years. Below please find the current offerings.
HypnoBirthing(R) Classes
To determine if HypnoBirthing(R) is right for you, go to the official site from the bulleted link. The HypnoBirthing(R) Institute will refer you to your nearest preferred practitioner. If you are in the West Michigan area, give me a call at (231) 845-9473.
A.L.A.C.E. Classes
Because The Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators is a non-profit organization and not a strictly prescribed 'method', these classes can be tailored to fit the needs of the individule parent within the parameters of a motherbaby centered paradigm. I've chosen to offer Pregnancy Health Classes and Parenting Classes regularly because I'm so happy with HypnoBirthing(R) classes for birthing, but I will hold the full series of Pregnancy/Birthing/Parenting classes for interested parties.
Pregnancy Health Classes
Most people don't realize that the decisions they make in pregnancy are a great predictor of what they can expect in their birth. These classes focus on the importance of nutriion, choosing a caregiver, communicating clearly with your caregiver, birth preparation, opimal positioning of the baby and so much more!
Parenting Classes
So much time is spent preparing for birth that many people forget to prepare for life life after the birth. Some parents are shocked at the huge number of decisions that await them from the moment the baby is born. Most parents have a great deal of anxiety about daily care of a newborn. What to do about diapering, feeding, and sleeping arrangements? What are normal newborn patterns? What do you do when the advice in books doesn't work, or if your baby isn't the personality type you expected?
Fortunately, your baby comes with an instruction manual! All you need is the key to unlock the secrets that you already hold within you...yes you! The only person who can possibly really know your baby. No one loves your baby more than you, and even if you don't believe it now, I will show you that you are the expert when it comes to your baby. See the 2004 Class Schedule for both HypnoBirthing(R) and A.L.A.C.E classes, or email Kim Wildner for private classes.
Monitrice/Labor Assistant Services
I do labor assisting on a very selective basis when my schedule permits. Email for more information.
Life Coaching for Fearless Birthing(TM)
I will work in person and remotely to assist parents in implementing the concepts for Better Birth found in Mother's Intention: How Belief Shapes Birth.
Empathy Belly(R) Presentations
Originally, the Empathy Belly(R) was an investment for the fathers in my classes. Now, I visit area highschools to demonstrate just what it really feels like to be nine months pregnant.
Birth Art
While I do explore many mediums in the creation of birth art, belly casting is the only one I do for hire. The bulleted link will take you to the site of the woman who originated this now popular artform. It is not my site. I am including it because it is with her that it all began, and because mothers can order their own belly masking kits from her.(And I admire her work!)
Birth Related Hypnotherapy
I specialize in the many pregnancy/birth/postpartum related applications of hypnotherapy. Hypnosis can be used to reduce or eliminate pregnancy nausea, back pain, high blood pressure, or to finally get rid of that nasty smoking habit for the sake of your baby. It can also be used in cases of malpresentation, threatened prematurity or postmaturity. I also do fear release and birth regression. (Some hypnotherapy requires physician consult.) There are studies as to the efficacy of all of these pregnancy concerns, which can be emailed to anyone interested by contacting me at the bullet link for this service.
In addition to the above, I also provide free information on the web like these:
Some of my other works
Y2Kid Considerations...my musings on parenting in the new millenium
But What If...? Questions often asked of homebirth-ers
