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.

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!?

Life is about balance - so is the body.
10/20/2025

Life is about balance - so is the body.

These yogis will be meeting their baby soon!
10/13/2025

These yogis will be meeting their baby soon!

Pregnant warriors preparing for an empowered birth.
10/06/2025

Pregnant warriors preparing for an empowered birth.

My oldest daughter is 15 today! I celebrate each year by sharing her birth story. This experience shaped me as a doula, ...
10/05/2025

My oldest daughter is 15 today! I celebrate each year by sharing her birth story. This experience shaped me as a doula, prenatal yoga teacher and birth educator.

Pregnant warriors in yoga tonight. We use warrior poses as a chance to practice mental coping with uncomfortable sensati...
09/29/2025

Pregnant warriors in yoga tonight. We use warrior poses as a chance to practice mental coping with uncomfortable sensations in the body.

A new 6-class series of prenatal yoga + birth prep started tonight! It’s not too late to join. Email doulamel13@gmail.co...
09/22/2025

A new 6-class series of prenatal yoga + birth prep started tonight! It’s not too late to join. Email doulamel13@gmail.com for info to join the remaining classes.

Support PSI Climb Iowa and move your body with Begin Again Yoga - win-win! Thank you Drew Therapy for the sponsorship!
09/21/2025

Support PSI Climb Iowa and move your body with Begin Again Yoga - win-win! Thank you Drew Therapy for the sponsorship!

Climbing is a metaphor for the journey parents take to improve their perinatal mental health, it's not something we'll literally be doing at the 2025 Iowa Climb. Instead, this year's free movement portion is an all-ages yoga flow by Begin Again Yoga, sponsored by Drew Therapy Services. Tag a friend to bring their mat and meet you there!

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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.