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Birth Preparation

Birthing Classes

KBBirth – Birth Your Way in Israel

Discover Tools, Explore Options, Experience A Joyful Birth

PREPARED

Learn everything you need to know – all in English with key Hebrew terms – to tip the scales in your favor.

EMPOWERED

No one-size-fits-all! Discover different birthing paths and make informed decisions aligned with your preferences.

CONFIDENT

Adress your fears, and prepare emotional so you can feel stronger and more capable than ever before.

This course isn’t just about learning childbirth – it’s about empowering you to have a positive and amazing birth experience on your own terms.

No more confusion! The course breaks down the fascinating science of birth, from hormones to the amazing things you and your baby do together. This knowledge empowers you to understand how to support your body’s natural birthing process and create a supportive environment.

Birth doesn’t have to be scary! I’ll equip you and your birth partner with essential tools and techniques, like pain management tricks, breathing techniques, and empowering birthing positions. Learn how movement can work for you, building your confidence and comfort throughout birth.

The Israeli maternity system can feel overwhelming. I’ll guide you through it all, so you understand interventions, pain relief options, and your rights as a patient. Make informed decisions and feel in control of your birth journey.

This course unlocks a secret tool: emotional preparation. You’ll discover surprising reasons why it matters, address your fears, and learn tools to feel calm. Explore relaxation techniques and hypnobirthing for a positive and comfortable birth experience.

I’ll guide you in creating a personalized birth plan that reflects your preferences. But childbirth can be unpredictable! Learn to navigate different scenarios with confidence, ensuring an empowering experience no matter how your birth unfolds.

Becoming a parent is more than just birth! This course prepares you for the entire family journey, from postpartum healing and relationship changes to navigating newborn care and emotional shifts. You’ll even learn about feeding & nursing!

Discover How KBBirth Empowered Parents-to-Be Like You


Professional and holistic doulah

July 14, 2024

Leah was an important part of the birth of our third daughter. She is sensitive, caring, knowledgeable and always gentle and positive. She is upfront, professional, full of information and it’s so easy to feel comfortable with her.

During the pregnancy she helped me carve out the space to connect to my baby. The prenatal meetings were a time to block out all the worries and noise of the hectic day to day grind and concentrate on the special and vulnerable process of pregnancy. She helped me consider my birth options, from breathing techniques to practical scenarios and positions in labour.

Together with Leah, I was able to prepare myself mentally with intentional meditations and guided breathing exercises. They were cathartic and healing during an emotionally challenging pregnancy with my husband in and out of reserve duty and the emotional rollercoasters of my first two daughters.

Leah helped me physically with stretching exercises, an amazing massage experience, which I loved! And a complimentary exercise ball was such a relief for lower back pain.

Leah thought of every angle, every stage and had comprehensive and personalised advice and information for every stage. This included planning your post partum support network, which is such an important and often overlooked stage of the birth. It helped me to plan ahead for the first weeks post partum while my husband went back to finish his reserve duty. I was nervous that my husband wouldn’t be at the birth, but after a pre birth meeting with all three of us , Leah, Mendel and I, I felt stronger and less afraid.

During the actual birth Leah was always calm, it was such a relief when she walked through the door . With Leah I was able to relax and focus on my breathing. Leah created such a positive harmonious atmosphere in the birth room, working efficiently and effortlessly with the midwife, making me feel like I didn’t have to face the birth alone. I had her helping me in the shower, suggesting different positions, always gentle, respectful not intrusive, with a smile and encouragement or a massage on my shoulders to remind me to relax my body.

Between Leah and the midwife, and my husband once he arrived, I felt like I was surrounded by strong positive influences during the actual birth. I had a team of people who cared deeply about me and my experience, who were in tune with where I was holding as the birth progressed. This loving and serene and safe environment was exactly what I hoped for. I needed that to help me get through the pain and not be overwhelmed by it or by the exhaustion.

Leah is a professional and holistic doulah, and an amazingly calming nonjudgmental influence, and I am so grateful for her!

Tikvah

Amazing course and doula

November 21, 2023

Amazing course, super informative and clearly explained practical knowledge.

I had Lea as my Doula as well, and she was a calming presence in the room, guiding me by telling me what to expect at every stage as the stages were happening. This contributed to my having a positive birth experience. I highly recommend her, both for the course and as a Doula.

Elisheva Avi

Comprehensive Course

November 14, 2023

Lea’s course was extremely comprehensive and thorough, and really walked me through every aspect of the lead up to labour and labour itself! I found it very informative and useful to know what to expect, and the practical tools to help me through the journey were extremely valuable. The supporting material and documents were also very helpful to have. Lea was always available and responsive to any questions along the way which was much appreciated!

Joella

Forget one-size-fits-all hospital classes! This course dives deeper, equipping you with knowledge on your body’s incredible birthing abilities, hospital protocols, and informed decision-making. Here, YOUR priorities come first. Unlike some independent courses, I won’t push agendas or limit you to a single method. Instead, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate childbirth on your own terms, making choices that are best for you and your baby.

This course is your ultimate birthing toolkit. We go beyond dry facts and cover practical tools like massage techniques, positions & movements, and breathing exercises. You’ll also learn hypnobirthing and discover the magic of birth scarves. These tools are lifesavers not just during delivery, but throughout your entire pregnancy and postpartum journey, making parenthood a smoother and more enriching experience.

My structured course isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about building the confidence you need to conquer childbirth. You’ll develop rock-solid relaxation skills, unshakeable self-belief, and the power to make informed decisions. This newfound confidence will be your best friend throughout pregnancy, birth, and those early days with your newborn. No matter what twists and turns your birthing journey takes, you’ll feel truly “100% prepared for the big day,” just like one of my amazing participants said!

Who is the Birth Educator?

Lea Reichel, MA, certified doula, birth educator, B.O.T. facilitator

Lea’s mission is to empower parents for birth in Israel. She provides evidence-based information while also offering compassionate and comprehensive guidance. Certified in trauma-informed care, she nurtures a non-judgmental space for parents to grow, focusing on enabling the best possible start into parenthood.

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