# Event Details - **Event Name**: Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Dr. Sara Acheson, pelvic floor PT, to learn movement, positioning, and recovery strategies for a better birth & postpartum experience.About this EventApproach birth feeling informed, empowered, and prepared. This interactive 90-minute workshop is designed for pregnant people and their support person to learn practical, evidence-informed strategies that can help support a more comfortable labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.Together, we'll explore how your body prepares for labor, the role of the pelvic floor, and how breathing, movement, and positioning can help you work with your body throughout the birth process. You'll practice labor positions, learn simple techniques to improve comfort, and discover how support partners can provide meaningful hands-on assistance during labor.We'll also discuss what to expect during the early postpartum period, common physical changes after birth, and signs that may indicate you would benefit from additional support from a pelvic health physical therapist.You'll leave with a take-home birth preparation routine, practical tools you can begin using immediately, and greater confidence heading into labor, birth, and recovery.About the EducatorDr. Sara Acheson, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT-UE, CES is the founder of Athena Wellness in Alexandria, Virginia, and a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum care, breast cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University and completed both an orthopedic residency and an Upper Extremity Athlete Fellowship. Sara is passionate about helping people feel informed, prepared, and confident through every stage of life by combining evidence-based care with practical education. Through Athena Wellness, she is committed to empowering patients with the knowledge and tools they need to move well, recover fully, and advocate for their health. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/birth-prep-workshop-preparing-your-body-for-labor-delivery-and-recovery/100001995037399567 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - **lat**: 38.80603 - **long**: -77.05255609999999 - **full address**: Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop, 102 North Fayette Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a871f842e7577d8f8479d62e41adf477a24eebae7155e13a6b519ee06da2e84-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8c8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786284064 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery being held? - **A:** Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop, 102 North Fayette Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery? - **A:** Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery is organized by Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Birth Prep Workshop: Preparing Your Body for Labor, Delivery & Recovery is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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