The Psalm 23 Method

What is included?

Be prepared for a fun evening of delicious food, labor preparation, physiology, encouragement, and equipping. My goal is for you to have a faith-empowered, confident, natural, gentle childbirth.

During class you'll have opportunity to ask questions, meet other expectant couples who love the Lord and learn about the most recent research and proven comfort techniques. Topics covered include:

• Breathing and relaxation

• Pelvic floor preparation

• Mental and emotional preparation

• Exercises and stretches to prepare your body for labor

• Comfort measures and pain management

• The husband's role and how to be a confident, vital part of the birth of his baby

• How your faith impacts your labor biologically

• Advocacy

• Postpartum help

• Breastfeeding

  …and so much more!...and all in the context of faith in Jesus Christ and based on the most up-to-date science.

How graphic is the content?

Not graphic at all! The content is complete and deeply researched, but completely without graphic content. Modesty is preserved, and no one will feel embarrassed by either the discussion or any demonstrations or props. You could easily go home and share what you learn with your children. Also, we fully stand on God’s creation of male and female, knowing HE assigned females (biological women) the glorious privilege of bearing children. We do not use inclusive language, we use science-based, truth-founded language.

Does faith really make a difference in labor?

Yes! This is backed by research. Learn how your faith impacts your biology, your emotional state, and the atmosphere.

What will I take home?

• Complete labor prep training

• The Psalm 23 Method training notebook

• Resource handouts on the topics of your choice (nausea, GBS Screening, Vitamin K, anemia, induction, and much more)

• A deck of scripture birth affirmations

• Access to a birth plan generator and a “Gentle Cesarean” plan generator

• Advocacy documents to help you navigate the healthcare system

• Postpartum helps

• Lactation helps

• Handouts on Miles Circuit, pelvic floor exercises, and more

• Lists on how to recognize when you’re in labor and essential comfort items to have on hand when you go into labor

• Access to some of the best pregnancy/health related books at wholesale prices

• Prizes

• Opportunity to meet and ask questions of other childbirth experts

Any special guests?

Although it changes from class to class, we’ve had several special guest speakers, and will have speakers again for your class. Here are some that have served in the past:

Rebecca Zloty of Golden Milk Lactation will be here to answer all your questions about breastfeeding. A currently-breastfeeding mom herself, Rebecca will equip and encourage you in your breastfeeding journey from a foundation of faith.

Shawna Hand of Hand Doula Care will be here to share valuable insight into the postpartum period and to prepare your husband to be fully involved in the birth of your baby and postpartum. A mom herself, and certified as a doula and a postpartum doula, Shawna will encourage you from a foundation of faith.

Kara Cota, Pelvic Floor Therapist of Pennsburg Physical Therapy, will be there to teach you how to prepare for birth and protect your pelvic floor. A mom of three, Kara will equip and encourage you from a foundation of faith.

Midwife Lindsey Moberg of Precious Blessings Midwifery will be there to answer all your birth-related questions. Lindsey practices from a foundation of faith and brings a Spirit-filled joy and peace with her.

What about dinner?

Dinner Menu: salad, homemade bread, chicken alfredo, teriyaki pork tenderloin, roasted potatoes, rice, and sorbet.

Who is invited?

Expectant couples. It doesn’t matter if you are expecting your first or your tenth, if you are planning to experience birth differently than you have in the past or you are experiencing birth for the first time, then this is for you. Since it’s always fun to do it with a friend, invite another expectant couple to join as well. Space is limited to 6 couples.

Where does the class take place?

The class takes place at the home of Susie the doula, located in Harleysville, PA.

How much does it cost?

The cost is $200 per couple. (If you have contracted for a full doula package with Susie, this course is included.)

Who is Susie?

Mother of 9, grandmother of 33, certified doula and certified childbirth educator, it is my passion to prepare and equip you to have a gentle, confident, faith-informed, natural childbirth experience.