The Architect's Design: A Deep Dive into Your Sacred Bloom

More Than a Class. A Comprehensive Journey to Empowered Motherhood.

This isn't just about "getting through" labor. It’s about understanding the complex, beautiful, and God-designed systems of your body. My self-written curriculum combines evidence-based science, Spinning Babies® techniques, and physiological labor management to ensure you aren't just prepared—you are transformed.

This isn’t just a childbirth class. It’s soul preparation for motherhood.
— Melanie Powell

Who This Class Is For:

  • First-time mothers and families

  • Those seeking calm, confidence, and preparation

  • Families wanting faith-integrated education and support

What You’ll Gain:

  • Confidence and preparation for labor, birth, and postpartum

  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and birth options

  • Strategies to include partners/family in support

  • Faith-filled guidance to nurture peace and empowerment

Why This Class Is Different:

Christ-centered: spiritual encouragement meets practical education

  • Intimate small group: space for personalized questions

  • Empowering: tools and strategies to enter birth with confidence

The 8-Week Class Series

A flowing journey of knowledge, faith, and confidence.

  • Class 1 — The Architecture of Birth: God’s Design

    Focus: Deconstructing fear and understanding God’s blueprint.

    The Mind-Body Connection: How your thoughts influence your cervix and uterine muscles.

    The 8 Steps to Grow a Family: Foundations of the Eli Taylor philosophy.

    Birth Beliefs: Identifying and reframing "Old Wives' Tales" into evidence-based confidence.

    Goal: Moving from a "Medical Event" mindset to a "Sacred Design" mindset.

  • Class 2 — The Chemistry of Peace: Hormones & Spirit

    Focus: Hormonal physiology and environment.

    The Big Four: A deep dive into Oxytocin, Endorphins, Melatonin, and Adrenaline.

    Physiological Management: How to set up your "Birth Sanctuary" (Hospital or Home) to protect your hormones.

    The Spirit’s Role: Using prayer and worship to maintain a "Beta-state" of relaxation.

    Goal: Learning how to stay "low and slow" to allow your body to work efficiently.

  • Class 3 — The Three R’s & Fetal Positioning

    Focus: Spinning Babies® and Fetal Positioning.

    The Three Sisters of Balance: Specific daily activities to balance the pelvic floor.

    Fetal Positioning: Why "Head Down" isn't the only thing that matters (OP vs. OA).

    The Three R’s: Master Relaxation, Rhythm, and Rituals for the early and active phases.

    Goal: Creating "Room for Baby" to facilitate a smoother, shorter labor.

  • Class 4 — Scriptural Strength & The Birth Hero

    Focus: Partner empowerment and physical support.

    The Partner’s Toolkit: Mastering counter-pressure, the double hip squeeze, and Rebozo techniques.

    The Advocacy Script: How to communicate effectively with nurses and OBs.

    Scripture as a Shield: Specific verses for the partner to pray and speak over the laboring mother.

    Goal: Turning the "support person" into an active, confident Birth Hero.

  • Class 5 — Informed Choice: Advocacy & Birth Plans

    Focus: Advocacy, Interventions, and Birth Plans.

    The BRAIN Acronym: A framework for making informed decisions under pressure.

    Common Interventions: The evidence-based "why" and "why not" behind inductions, epidurals, and IVs.

    Birth Plan Audit: Crafting a document that reflects your faith-aligned values.

    Goal: Becoming the CEO of your birth team through knowledge and advocacy.

  • Week 6: The Sacred Bond

    Focus: Biology, Latch, and Dr. Jack Newman’s techniques.

    The Golden Hour: What happens in the first 60 minutes after birth.

    Biology of Supply: Understanding demand-driven lactation and skin-to-skin benefits.

    The Newman Approach: Practical latch techniques and troubleshooting common issues.

    Goal: Building breastfeeding confidence before the baby even arrives.

  • Week 7: Newborn Rhythms

    Focus: Life as parents and newborn care.

    The "Unfiltered" First Week: What to expect from baby's sleep, skin, and stomach size.

    Soothing Techniques: Mastering the 5 S’s and understanding baby’s cues.

    Faith-Based Parenting: Transitioning into your new role with grace and patience.

    Goal: Practical "Newborn 101" to reduce the overwhelm of the first week home.

  • Week 8: The Fourth Trimester & Safety

    Focus: Maternal recovery and life-saving skills.

    Postpartum Planning: Designing your "Sanctuary" for the 6 weeks beyond.

    Maternal Wellness: Identifying the Baby Blues vs. PPD and when to seek help.

    Safety Foundations: Infant CPR basics and choking prevention.

    The "Bloom" Celebration: Final prayer and graduation from the series.

FAQs

Who should join this series?

This class is ideal for first-time expecting parents seeking a faith-rooted, supportive approach to childbirth education.   I encourage both the laboring person and their support person to attend so both individuals can ask questions and participate in their birth and postpartum journey.

How are the classes delivered?

Classes are held live via Zoom in small groups, offering real-time interaction, discussion, and personalized guidance.

Is this childbirth class only for Christian families?

Not at all. While the series is Christ-centered and includes Scripture, prayer, and faith-based encouragement, families of all backgrounds are welcome. You are free to participate in a way that feels comfortable for you. Many parents appreciate the peaceful, uplifting approach regardless of their faith tradition.

I’m a first-time mom who feels nervous about birth. Will this series help?

Absolutely. This series was designed especially for first-time moms who want clear guidance, reassurance, and faith-filled support. Each class helps you prepare step-by-step so you feel confident, steady, and spiritually grounded from pregnancy to postpartum..

What makes this class different from hospital childbirth classes?

Hospital classes are often fast-paced, medical-focused, and not personalized.
This series is:

  • Faith-based and spiritually encouraging

  • Evidence-based and thorough

  • Spread over eight weeks for deeper understanding

  • Interactive with hands-on practice

  • Centered on your values, choices, and birth preferences

  • Designed for emotional, physical, and spiritual preparation

You’re not rushed — you’re supported every step of the way..

What happens if I miss a class? do I lose that week?

Not at all. If you miss a week due to travel, illness, or scheduling:

  • You’ll receive all class materials

  • You’ll have access to the PowerPoint presentation and workbook

Will we talk about medical interventions and hospital procedures?

Yes. You’ll receive balanced, transparent information about:

  • Inductions

  • Epidurals

  • Cesarean birth

  • Monitoring

  • Common interventions

  • Informed consent

  • Advocacy strategies

You’ll learn how to make faith-aligned choices, ask the right questions, and feel confident in any birth setting.

What is included in the price?

Your investment covers eight weeks of:

  • Christ-centered childbirth education

  • Evidence-based lessons

  • Hands-on comfort techniques

  • Newborn care & postpartum preparation

  • Faith-based materials, Scripture cards & prayer prompts

  • Access to expert support throughout the program

You’re not just purchasing a class — you’re investing in peace, preparation, and confidence for birth and early motherhood.