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  • About Me
  • Services
    • Birth Support
    • Postpartum Support
    • Sibling Support
    • Childbirth Education
  • Testimonials
  • Contact

childbirth education
birthing from within

Childbirth is a profound process of initiation. Preparing for childbirth begins long before you take a pregnancy test, take classes, or hire a doula. While there is much you can do to prepare for and learn about birth, pain, and the modern medical system, your birth remains ultimately unknowable. In Birthing From Within, we will work together to awaken a coping mindset, to encourage resilience, flexibility, and coping skills for you to navigate the great unknowns of birth and parenthood.

Class Topics include:
  • Stages of labor, pushing, birth, and postpartum
  • Birth and postpartum body awareness (nutrition, positioning for labor and birth, mindful movement, nurturing touch)
  • Choosing a birthplace and making informed decisions with informed consent
  • Partner support and connection
  • Exploring birth and the unknowns through art and storytelling
  • Pain-coping using mindfulness, breathing, visualization, as well as the wise and compassionate use of drugs and epidurals
  • Welcoming Baby & Postpartum Adjustment (postpartum expectations and moods, planning for help and support)
  • Rituals and Celebration for the childbearing year

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I offer group and one-on-one virtual and in-person classes. Inquire here about one-on-one classes and see my upcoming group classes below!

Upcoming Group Classes

Sign up below for my in-person and virtual Childbirth Preparation classes in Pittsburgh. I aim to provide services accessible to everyone, so please inquire about Sliding Scale or Payment Plans. I also offer a 20% discount for doula clients and Boundless Birth clients!

In-Person Birthing From Within Spring Session 2026

$275.00

5-week in-person Childbirth Preparation course.

Birthing From Within classes are a comprehensive approach to childbirth preparation that turns childbirth into a transformative journey of growth and self-discovery.



Dates: April, 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7



Time: 6:30-9:00PM



Location:

Wilkins School Community Center

7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218

Free neighborhood street parking.

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Virtual Birthing From Within Spring Session 2026

$200.00

5-week virtual on Zoom Childbirth Preparation course.

Birthing From Within classes are a comprehensive approach to childbirth preparation that turns childbirth into a transformative journey of growth and self-discovery.



Dates: April, 6, April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4



Time: 6:30-9:00PM

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Virtual Birthing From Within Summer Session 2026

$200.00

5-week virtual on Zoom Childbirth Preparation course.

Birthing From Within classes are a comprehensive approach to childbirth preparation that turns childbirth into a transformative journey of growth and self-discovery.



Dates: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20



Time: 6:30-9:00PM

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Alyson Thiel

Serving families in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas

Email

[email protected]

Phone

724-301-1574

Find me on Social Media

@alysonthieldoula