1:1 prenatal care in louisville & online
HOLISTIC PREGNANCY PROGRAM
rebecca cohen, M.D.
obstetrician, midwife, birthkeeper
as Glinda said to Dorothy…
“You had the power all along, my dear.”
The power to birth safely and naturally.
The power to communicate with the miracle growing inside of you.
The power to know and choose what is right for you and your baby.
Yet too many women have ceded their innate power to others.
As a medical doctor who has returned to her wise-woman roots, and a mother of 9 who’s birthed both in and out of the system, I’m here to bridge the medical and natural birthing worlds, reconnect you to your own authority, and help you have the pregnancy and birth you desire.
Whether you want to navigate the medical system from a more empowered place, or long to experience a Wild Pregnancy and Sovereign Birth, it is my honor to serve you - in practical, physical, and psychological ways - through this sacred portal of pregnancy.
the HOLISTIC PREGNANCY PROGRAM INtegrates:
deep listening
There will be no rushed consults. No questions unanswered or concerns dismissed. I am here to listen to every aspect of your story - from your fears and traumas, to your hopes and deep inner knowing.
medical knowledge
Knowledge IS power. From understanding the physiology of natural birth, to deciphering what the reported statistics and risks actually mean, I will help you make autonomous choices - and communicate them effectively to your medical team.
matrescence care
Matrescence - the physical, emotional, hormonal and social transition to becoming a mother - is a profound rite of passage, a rebirthing of self. I will support you through the natural highs and lows of this transition.
natural health
If you want an alternative to TUMs and Tylenol, I can recommend complementary therapies, herbal remedies, self-care techniques, and dietary and lifestyle changes to help with pregnancy symptoms.
bodywork
For in-person sessions, I use modalities such as Maya Abdominal Therapy®, Holistic Pelvic Care, and Craniosacral Therapy to help relieve any physical discomforts, and prepare your body for a more comfortable labor and natural birth.
sacred ritual
I believe in making pregnancy sacred again. Through ancient practices, energetic support, and sacred rituals, I will help you deepen into the beauty and power of this magical life-affirming time.
your holistic pregnancy journey
session 1
your story
First, I will get to know you. We’ll deep-dive into your unique health history; discuss any current symptoms or medical concerns; and explore the fears and desires you have around pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.
session 2-5
holistic care
We will then embark on a bespoke therapeutic journey to support your unique physical and emotional needs, be it through bodywork, coaching, or natural therapies. Ultimately, I will be guiding you back to your body’s sacred intelligence.
session 6
blessing the doorway
As we near the end of your pregnancy, we’ll create the space for deep presence, connection and ease, gently releasing any blocks or fears that may arise, and planting the seeds for a sacred, sovereign birth.
If you choose to experience this with loved ones or members of your birth team, I will guide them in holding a sacred birth space, and being in fullest service to you and your baby.
Women’s stories
investment
$1320
6 x 1 hour sessions
over Zoom or at my Louisville center
FAQ
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We can begin walking together on this sacred journey whenever you are ready. The visits are spaced to best accommodate your needs.
If all of the visits are not used while pregnant, we can continue together in your postpartum time.
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Purchase your Holsitic Pregnancy Program and book your first visit here.
Full payment ($1320) is due upon purchase or you can choose an installment plan of $330/visit over your first 4 visits.
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As your uterus grows, the ligaments of the uterus stretch, and pelvic floor muscles are put under greater tension. Mayan Abdominal Therapy (MAT) is traditionally used by Mayan midwives as part of their routine care to help align the uterus, lower back and pelvis. Regular session can reduce discomforts, improve blood supply to the fetus, and support an easier labour and natural, intervention-free birth. MAT is particularly helpful for women who wish to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).
MAT treatments can help prevent or treat pregnancy symptoms such as:
Morning sickness
Heartburn
Constipation
Sciatica
Abnormally frequent urination
Ligament pain & discomfort
Pain while sitting
Low back pain
Varicose veins
Hemorrhoids
Breech presentation
As part of your MAT treatment during pregnancy, you are taught how to do a special self-care massage which helps deepen your connection to your body and growing baby. The massage helps you to relax and alleviate your symptoms with your own two hands.
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Holistic Pelvic Care utilizes both physical touch and energetic tools. It was developed by Tami Kent, MSPT, and designed to assess and restore balance to the pelvic space of the female body. Holistic Pelvic Care offers a framework for Energy Medicine providing balance and guidance through the emotional and physical transformative process of pregnancy and birth.
The release of tension and held patterns during a Holistic Pelvic Care session can be quite profound. During pregnancy, the pelvic bowl is in a time of gestating/holding and it is best not to encourage a release during this sensitive time. Therefore, internal work is not done during pregnancy. However, visualization and energetic tools can be done safely and help to prepare the body for giving birth. This can be especially helpful when planning for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) or when previous birth trauma is present.
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If you feel that you are in need of these services and the prices are a barrier, please reach out to me directly. I am open to exploring creative ways of reciprocity.
You can purchase this program through a payment plan with 4 payments of $330 here.
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I do not contract with or bill insurance companies directly. I am not considered “in network” with any insurance companies. Upon request, a detailed receipt will be provided so that you may send it to your insurance company for reimbursement as they allow. I do not fill out forms or respond to requests from insurance companies, which may affect reimbursement.
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Yes. Aside from the Holistic Pregnancy Program, I also offer 1-off Prenatal Sessions in my office or virtually to address specific pregnancy concerns. If you would like to book a session for Prenatal Care with me, please book here. If you have any questions about what this session can look like, please reach out to me directly.