Birth Prep Classes
In-person and virual birth prep classes to teach you everything you need to know about pushing and your pelvic floor.
Stage 2 of Labor: Pushing and Your Pelvic Floor
A 2-Hour Prenatal Workshop to Prepare for Birth with Confidence
This workshop is especially beneficial for those in their third trimester who want to feel more prepared, informed, and grounded heading into their birth experience.
In order to preserve the comfort and privacy of participants, this is just for the expecting person, but we promise to you will leave with lots of notes to share with a partner!
Whether you’re planning a medicated or unmedicated birth, hospital or home, this class will support you in showing up for your birthing day with greater clarity and trust in your body.
This workshop is held monthly at the Root To Rise Studio in Scarborough, Maine and offered virtually.
Do you feel ready for the second stage of labor?
Most birthing people spend time preparing for the early stages of labor focusing on dilation, timing contractions, and managing discomfort. But when it comes to pushing, many are left wondering:
What do I actually do when it’s time to birth my baby? Our birth prep classes will teach you exactly what to do during stage 2 of labor so you can push effectively.
At Root To Rise, we believe that understanding and connecting with your body, especially your pelvic floor, is essential to feeling empowered in the birthing process.
This 2-hour workshop led by Dr. Jenn Gelfand and Alayna Marchessault of The Passage Doula is meant to demystify the second stage of labor and help you approach it with knowledge, confidence, and embodied awareness.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
How to Push. Learn evidence-based strategies for effective, intuitive pushing.
Optimal Positions for Birth. Discover positions that create the most space in the pelvis and support baby’s descent.
Pelvic Floor Awareness & Protection. Understand how to prepare your tissues and reduce the risk of trauma.
Movement & Connection. Engage in guided movement practices to connect with your pelvic floor and deepen body awareness.
Working with Your Provider. Learn key questions to ask and how to advocate for the support you want during the second stage of labor.
Come move and learn with us!
Pushing doesn’t have to be a mystery.
Classes are offered both in-person and online and we’d love to see you there.
What Makes Your Root To Rise Experience Truly Different
We are here to provide you with a different care experience than what you would get in those big corporate clinics and pride ourselves in having everything you need under one roof. We are much more than just a physical therapy and acupuncture clinic. We also offer classes, support groups, and events to create a space where you can connect with others who get it and receive the guidance you need to make meaningful, long-lasting progress.
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Our Care Approach
We take a whole person and full body approach to address the ROOT causeof your symptoms and achieve long lasting relief. We work with you to build true resilience within your body for our lifespan.
We use an interdisciplinary approach across disciplines! We integrate physical and occupational therapy, yoga, and acupuncture, from providers who all specialize in pelvic health - all in one team!
Every provider in our practice specializes in pelvic health and has a true passion to see you feel better in the long term!
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Appointments
We provide 60 minute sessions that include fully customized care, with plenty of time to truly learn about you, your history, and your unique goals.
Appointments are always 1:1 with your therapist at every visit. We don’t use any aids or techs, allowing for more thorough, comprehensive sessions to help you get better faster.
Your journey starts with understanding your story. Together, we’ll create a customized plan to achieve your unique goals.
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Environment
Creating a calm, relaxing and healing environment is very important to us. We want you to arrive and feel supported from the moment you walk in our door.
We are committed to meeting you right where you are. We have offices in Scarborough and Bath, and also offer virtual care if you are looking for treatment from the comfort of your own home and beyond.
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Straightforward Pricing
We’re committed to honest, transparent care. That means straightforward pricing with no hidden fees, surprise bills, or complicated fine print. You’ll always know what your appointments cost and why.
Our goal is to create a trusting, supportive experience from start to finish.
We know what it’s like to receive an unexpected bill from large corporate companies. We can assure you that you will not find that here.