Are you ready to experience the STANDARD for Birth Prep?

  • Be CONFIDENT entering into birth

  • Decrease FEAR surrounding labor and delivery (either vaginal or belly)

  • Be EMPOWERED and armed with knowledge

  • APPRECIATE and respect your body and it's capabilities

  • Know what to expect, THE TRUTH, whatever journey your birth takes

  • PREVENT trauma, vaginal tearing, and IMPROVE outcomes

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What's missing from regular birth courses

Are you ready to experience the STANDARD for Birth Prep?

Why every Mama NEEDS Prep & Prevent™️

We will cover all the things they DON'T teach you in traditional childbirth courses (but should), like how to: 

  • prevent vaginal tearing/trauma
  • reduce pain during & after labor
  • have a better post-partum experience
  • pack your hospital bag so you have what you need
  • reduce post-partum pelvic floor problems (like leaking, pain, prolapse)
  • AND SO MUCH MORE


You won't be in the group of people that say "I wish I had known"...you'll be in the group of people that say 


"Hell yes! I felt prepared, I knew what was coming, and  I feel awesome"


Let's do this thang, mama! 


#novaginaleftbehind

What You Need to Know Before Your Birth:

You'll get all of these tips, PLUS more, & you won't find them in other childbirth classes

  • Tearing Prevention 101: how to decrease risk of vaginal tearing/trauma

  • Push Practice: your "How To Guide" for pushing

  • Breathe like a Pro: maximize your pushing & pain relief with the latest breathing techniques

  • Assemble Your Dream Team: who needs to be on your team for all stages of labor, birth, & recovery

  • Birth Academy: which labor and birth positions are the best for the pelvic floor & will help to decrease tearing, trauma, AND improve outcomes

  • Provider FAQ: what questions you should be asking your provider about your birth, protocols, & your plan A,B, & C

  • Cesarean Birth Champions: what to expect with c-section birth, recovery, scar healing, pain relief tips

  • Conquer the First Poop: how to successfully manage the first post-partum poop & what you need to be doing day 1 after baby to have a faster & easier recovery

  • The "Vag Bag" Guide: what you actually NEED in your hospital bag, plus the best products and garments on the market to help ease your pain, promote healing, and jump start your recovery

  • Prevent Trauma

    Discover how to prevent trauma and tearing in an easy, proven, and fun way

  • Maximize Knowledge

    Gather up all the goodies of what they DON'T teach in traditional birthing classes, but SHOULD...you'll be ahead of the game

  • Reduce Fear

    Be present, joyful, and love your experience, no matter what happens

  • Be Confident

    You got this, mama, you're strong as hell

  • Find Your Community

    Join other Mamas just like you, make friends, share stories, support each other, learn from each other, and feel welcomed and safe

What Mamas are Saying

Helping Hundreds of Women Transform their Birth Experience

Why didn't they tell me about this?

AS

"I experienced a birth injury in July of 2019. Then, a few weeks postpartum I began experiencing symptoms of prolapse...heaviness in my vagina, feeling a bulge at my vaginal opening while showering, as well as having a couple fecal incontinence accidents. I felt as if my body was broken. I was cycling between emotions of deep sadness, anger, and shame. Why had no one told me about prolapse? Why, out of all the postpartum material I read, was this topic not addressed in detail? Why did my midwife not mention the statistics of this or what I could do to prevent it during our monthly visits? Thankfully, I found Marcy through her Instagram account and I felt a glimmer of hope. Even just two sessions with her made a world of difference. She gave me specific actions and exercises I could do to improve my symptoms, but most importantly she listened to my story. I felt heard and understood. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders and didn't feel so alone. No matter what stage of life you are in, if you are experiencing symptoms that feel like a hindrance to enjoying your life, you owe it to yourself to work with Marcy. If you don't have any symptoms but are pregnant/plan to be pregnant, please gift yourself the opportunity to work with Marcy. This is probably one of the best forms of self care you can give yourself as a mama-to-be. We spend so much time preparing everything for our little bundle of joy, but we can't forget to take some time for ourselves."

It was all the information I didn’t have the first time that would have saved me a lot of pain and pelvic floor issues the first time

GG

"I met Marcy 32 weeks into my second pregnancy. I developed pelvic floor issues after my first pregnancy and had been to 4 different pelvic floor PT’s before meeting Marcy. She was a life saver. In the 8 short weeks before the birth of number 2 we worked on pelvic floor and abdominal engagement. We went through different pushing positions and strategies best for my pelvic floor. We also did lots of perineal massage. It was all the information I didn’t have the first time that would have saved me a lot of pain and pelvic floor issues the first time (in my opinion). I went into my second labor and birth so confident that everything was going to be ok and it was! The birth was fast and smooth and the recovery was so different from my first birth. Marcy has a wealth of knowledge and I felt so supported and informed working with her"

I felt more prepared for birth with her help

CS

"Marcy taught me how to relax my pelvic floor, and the stretches to support that during pregnancy. I also saw her after birth both times to evaluate my pelvic floor and help me strengthen without doing harm. She taught me how to reduce the scarring of my c section and strengthen my abs without putting pressure on my pelvic floor. She is so knowledgeable, but also sincere in her delivery. She absolutely wants and can help. I felt more prepared for birth with her help, and the second time reassured that I would have her as an ally"

With less fear and a better understanding of my body, my second delivery went smoothly and my recovery was much faster.

DR

"Marcy helped my prepare for my second delivery, after a birth injury and a long recovery following my first. She helped me prepare physically and mentally. She helped me understand what pushing actually was, and this removed a lot of fear and anxiety leading up to the birth of my second baby. With less fear and a better understanding of my body, my second delivery went smoothly and my recovery was much faster. I’m so glad I prepared for my second delivery with Marcy!"

"Prep and Prevent helped me find the tools and info to feel secure and capable"

MM

"Prep and Prevent helped me find the tools and info to feel secure and capable. I am a first-time mama and I've absorbed a lot of fear and confusion about labor and birth over my life. For the first time, I feel prepared, empowered, and excited about this huge life transformation. Thank you, Dr. Crouch!!"

"All of the information presented that is NEVER discussed in the "normal" course"

AA

All of the information presented that is NEVER discussed in the "normal" course of pre- ante- or post-natal care. Even after having a baby, I had NO idea any of this content (that's HELLA important) was available! I have already recommended it to several friends who are pregnant :-).

Even after having my first child, I had NO idea how important pelvic-floor functionality was before/during and after pregnancy

AA

Even after having my first child, I had NO idea how important pelvic-floor functionality was before/during and after pregnancy. (This is probably because it's not something that seems to be traditionally discussed during the course of OB/Gyn care, or even many of the birth-classes out there.) I feel so much more confident going into the birth of my second baby, having the opportunity to prepare and the peace-of-mind from knowing so much more about how everything in our (amazing) bodies work. Marcy does such an excellent job presenting information in an engaging and well thought-out format. The technology was well-leveraged, and I'm so grateful to have a resource like Marcy "virtually" available regardless of location! I've already recommended this course to 3 friends who are pregnant (and will continue to recommend)... whether you are pregnant with your first or several in, I would absolutely recommend this class!

Meet Dr. Marcy, PT, DPT, WCS

@thedowntheredoc

PT, DPT, WCS

Dr. Marcy Crouch

Marcy received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California and then completed a Women’s Health Residency program in Dallas, TX and obtained her WCS, which identifies her as Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. She has taught pregnancy and sexual health courses in her community, as well as continuing education courses for PT's both nationally and internationally, and has taught at the University level. She has owned a successful clinic, built a following on social media as @thedowntheredoc, spoken at national events, contributed to popular blogs and magazines, and is having candid and powerful conversations about women's health and how we NEED to do better. She is the mother to 2 amazing boys, and has first hand experience of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She'll help guide your program with professional and personal experience and knows the demands of motherhood.

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Discover what it means to be empowered, confident, fearless, and prepared for your birth. It's about time.

When you join The DT Method's Virtual Birth Prep & Prevent course, you will be joining an exclusive group of inspiring and amazing women who are ready to transform their birth experience. 


Prep & Prevent Includes: 

A 100% online course. (value: $1500). There are 5, pre-recorded modules that are:

  •  Private, educational, and chock full of everything you need to know about birth and your pelvic floor.  Tere is no such thing as "TMI"
  • Available and ready when you are. Life is busy!
  • Focused on filling in the gaps from traditional birthing classes- discover what you need to know but aren't taught


Each session includes: 

  • PDF Downloads
  • Pointers and tips
  • Resources for products (with discounts!)
  • Proven & Easy home program 


Plus these FREE bonuses: 

Bonus #1: (value $800):  Ask the Expert Sessions

Join Dr Marcy and her expert staff, along with your fellow mamas to ask questions, support one another, get more one-on-one guidance for any all your questions related to your birth, your vagina, and your recovery.

Bonus #2: (value: $250) Exclusive Entry into The DT Method™️ Mama Club

This is ONLY for participants in class, and it is your safe space. As mothers, we need community. We need friendship, we need each other. This virtual support group will be here for you, and your questions and concerns and ideas will be valued there. It's another avenue to have access to Dr. Marcy and her staff in-between our sessions.

Bonus #3: (Value $200) GentleBirth Mindfulness Training

Expert Training  on hypno-birthing, breathing strategies, and gentle birthing, PLUS a 300+ page E-BOOK included to elevate your birth prep for no additional cost to you

Bonus #4 (Value $300) Fuel Your Birth & Recovery

Easy and quick recipes, nutrition information, and snack ideas from a Registered Dietician to fuel you during Labor/Birth, & help you during recovery. Only for The DT Method Mamas!

 Total Value: $3,700+ 

ENROLL NOW FOR $9.99/month


Everything you need to prevent trauma, be empowered, and feel confident

DIY pace, Live Support, Access on Any Device

Prep & Prevent

Program Outline

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Welcome and What to Expect!

  • 2

    Session 1: Anatomy and Function of the Pelvic Floor

    • Pelvic Floor 101

    • Symptom Survey: Let's get a baseline!

  • 3

    Session 2: Preparing the Pelvic Floor

    • The 3 Ps: Perineal Massage, Pushing, and Prep

  • 4

    Session 3: Ask the Midwife

    • Dilation, Stages of Labor, Medication, Cesarean Birth, VBAC, and MORE

  • 5

    Session 4: Labor and Birth Tips

    • Labor tips, questions to ask your providers, progressions of perineal prep, partner education and pain relief strategies, birth and labor movement and positions

    • Birth and Labor Positions

  • 6

    Session 5: Successful Early Recovery

    • Start out Strong from Day 1: Early Recovery Tips for a Better Postpartum Start

  • 7

    Before you go....

    • We'd love to know what you thought! Please help us make The DT Method AMAZING for Mamas everywhere.

  • 8

    BONUS Video: Hypnobirthing

    • Remaining Calm and Focused

  • 9

    Q & A Archives

    • 12.22.21

    • 1.26.22

    • 2.23.22

    • 3.23.22

FAQs

  • When can I start watching?

    Right now! No time like the present

  • When during my pregnancy should I start?

    Anytime! You'll have access to the recorded sessions, our post-partum consult, and all the downloads! The sooner the better in my opinion.

  • Can my partner attend the sessions also?

    Of course! Watch alone, with your partner, and again and again. This is for YOU and you do whatever you'd like to get the most out of the courses. Partners need this info also!

  • This isn't my first birth, should I still enroll?

    ABSOLUTELY! A lot of mamas have an easier and better experience the second or even third/fourth time around, after they learn what is in the course. Totally appropriate!

  • What if I have a Cesarean birth?

    Awesome! We are so lucky to live in a world where we have these options to keep us and the baby safe. Birth can be unpredictable and things happen that we can't plan or prepare for. But no worries, you have your team in place, and we cover c-section birth and recovery in the course. You'll be armed with resources.

  • What if I am considered high-risk?

    Clear this with your medical provider, but if you are on pelvic rest, or considered high risk we need to keep you and the baby safe. You can 100% still enroll and benefit from the course, you'll just avoid a few of homework assignments. But yes, you should know what's coming!

Having a baby is a momentous, transformative, crazy, emotional, intense, miraculous event.

Make sure you look back on this experience with content, joy, confidence, awe of what you were able to accomplish, and love for you and your body...and that little bundle of joy. Prepare for birth the right way, have a set support group in place, don't be afraid, feel confident, be empowered, set yourself up for recovery the right way, and rock your birth!