Empowered Pregnancy & Birth LLC

Empowered Pregnancy & Birth LLC In these virtual prenatal yoga classes, I empower pregnant people to tune into their body. I share tips for labor as we move through gentle yoga poses.

I, Melissa Schnurr (she, her), am a certified prenatal yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and birth doula. In these virtual prenatal yoga classes, I empower pregnant people to tune into their bodies, babies, and breath. Each 75 minute class begins with time to chat with others about a topic related to pregnancy, birth, or parenthood. Each class ends with a few minutes of relaxation. EVERY (pregnant) BODY can benefit from participating in these prenatal yoga classes.

After 16 years in the birth world and 13 teaching prenatal yoga on most Sunday evenings of the year, this door is closin...
01/07/2026

After 16 years in the birth world and 13 teaching prenatal yoga on most Sunday evenings of the year, this door is closing, but it’s not locked. I am leaving open the possibility of teaching again, but for now, my intuition is telling me to pause. Thank you for trusting me and allowing me to pour into work that I am so passionate about.

The day you birth your baby is another day you will never forget! It is worth investing in to get the best outcomes!
12/28/2025

The day you birth your baby is another day you will never forget! It is worth investing in to get the best outcomes!

Doulas: The other professional party planner 😉

Why will you wear your baby at gatherings this holiday season?
12/21/2025

Why will you wear your baby at gatherings this holiday season?

Babywear this Christmas!! And here are some reasons why:
~Keeps baby calm
~Baby can breastfeed
~Protects baby from germs
~Baby feels protected and warm
Please share in comments why you will be babywearing this holiday season....

(Special thanks to a dear friend who has allowed me to use this pic)

A home birth midwife option with openings beginning in May!
11/15/2025

A home birth midwife option with openings beginning in May!

I’m happy to share that baby #3 arrived quickly and safely at home on October 28th! He is the first of my own babies that I’ve caught. This little boy is a great nursling and has a very sweet disposition. We are tired, but feeling incredibly blessed. ❤️

Thank you for patience with text and email replies, as I enjoy my baby snuggles. I am back to scheduling Zoom consultations for 2026 due dates! Below is my homebirth availability:

January-April - Booked
May - 1 spot
June - 1 spot
July - 2 spots
August - 2 spots

PC 📸 : Meghan Joelle Photography

Try a shorter-than-normal series beginning November 23 at 6:30pm on Zoom! Learn, connect, release, move, become empowere...
11/10/2025

Try a shorter-than-normal series beginning November 23 at 6:30pm on Zoom! Learn, connect, release, move, become empowered. Registration info at www.empoweredpregnancyandbirth.com

11/05/2025

Tomorrow is Cora's 11th birthday! In honor of the most magical day of my life, I share her birth video on her birthday. After a first birth full of intervention (though still a positive experience), Cora's home birth was pure magic. I am so thankful for my midwife and doula and for this experience.

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After nearly 13 years of “going to” teach a prenatal yoga class, I held my last in-person class for a bit tonight. I loo...
11/03/2025

After nearly 13 years of “going to” teach a prenatal yoga class, I held my last in-person class for a bit tonight. I look forward to being available to many more expecting ladies virtually beginning November 23!

Rare openings right around the corner!
11/01/2025

Rare openings right around the corner!

We are starting to wonder if the storks are taking a holiday in January 2026!

If you're expecting a baby the first 3 weeks of January, we've got cozy support, birth wisdom, and our doula bags packed and ready for you.

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After feeling gentle pushes to go virtual for over a year, I’m feeling a pull now too. Anyone from anywhere can benefit ...
10/20/2025

After feeling gentle pushes to go virtual for over a year, I’m feeling a pull now too. Anyone from anywhere can benefit from prenatal yoga + birth prep! How great is that!?

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I, Melissa Schnurr, am a certified prenatal yoga teacher and birth doula. In my Ankeny-based prenatal yoga classes, I empower women to tune into their bodies, babies, and breath. Each 75 minute class begins with time to chat with other expecting women about a topic related to pregnancy, birth, or motherhood. I share tips and tricks for labor as we move through gentle yoga poses. Each class ends with a few minutes of relaxation. EVERY (pregnant) BODY can benefit from participating in my prenatal yoga classes.