By Dr. Charminae
The Pregnancy Playbook™ is Dr. Charminae’s signature framework for preparing you for the birth you want, one step at a time.
Pregnancy Playbook™ Birth Prep Quiz
Your 8-question birth prep assessment to discover how prepared you are for birth.
Pregnancy Playbook™ Birth Prep Guide
Explore the steps to prepare your body, mind, and support team for the birth you want.
Pregnancy Playbook™ Birth Prep Live
Prepare for birth with real-time guidance, personalized teaching, and answered questions.
Pregnancy Playbook™ Birth Prep Plan
Create a birth plan that reflects your preferences while preparing for the unexpected.
Pregnancy Playbook™ Postpartum Prep Plan
Plan for your recovery with a guide to preparing for support, healing, and your life after birth.
Body Ready Birth ™ Workshop
FACILITATED BY DR. CHARMINAE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BODY READY METHOD®
A movement and comfort workshop for mamas + birth partners to prepare for labor, practice together, and support a smoother birth experience.
How Prepared Are You For Birth?
DISCOVER where you are in your birth preparation with this 8-question quiz. Let’s see what’s on point and what needs a little TLC before the big day. Ready? Take the quiz!
By Dr. Charminae
EXPLORE Your 5-Step Roadmap to Prepare for the
Birth You Want
✨No Need to Check a Box, Just Check Your Inbox!
You’ll get a quick confirmation email before your Birth Prep Guide is sent. We’re not about that spam life, but your inbox might not know that yet! So please be sure to check your spam & promo folders just in case. 
PREPARE with real-time guidance, personalized teaching, and the chance to get your questions answered. Bring the Guide to life with Birth Prep Live.
FREE LIVE SESSION
Workshop Description
Join Dr. Charminae for a free, 1-hour Instagram Live mini workshop designed to help expecting mamas understand the key steps to preparing for the birth they want.
During this live experience, Dr. Charminae will walk you through the Birth Prep Guide, sharing practical guidance to help you prepare your body, build your birth team, become more informed about your options, and feel more confident stepping into your birth experience.
Come curious. Leave ready to prep like a pro.
What You'll Walk Away With
- A clear roadmap for preparing for the birth you want.
- More confidence in your birth preparation and a better idea of what you can start doing now.
- Practical ways to prepare your body for birth so you can begin being intentional about how you move and care for your changing body.
- Guidance for preparing your mind for birth so you can begin thinking about how you want to approach your birth experience.
- A Pregnancy Stretch Guide to help you stay connected to your body and incorporate intentional movement into your pregnancy.
GO VIP + GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Upgrade to VIP for the opportunity to submit your birth prep questions and receive the Birth Team Interview Guide to help you have more intentional conversations with your care and birth team.
Dates & Registration
FREE • INSTAGRAM LIVE
TUES, OCT 27TH @ 6PM PST
Register FREE + Receive:
Pregnancy Stretch Guide
GO VIP + GET MORE
Submit your birth prep questions
Birth Team Interview Guide
INSTAGRAM: @CHARMSOFCARE
Common Questions
This workshop is for expecting mamas who want a clear, practical starting point for preparing for the birth they want. Whether this is your first baby or you’ve given birth before, you’ll receive tools and guidance to help you prepare with more intention and clarity.
There’s no specific week requirement. You can join at any stage of pregnancy. The earlier you begin preparing, the more time you have to explore your options, build your birth team, and put your preparation into practice.
Yes! The Birth Prep Live Mini Workshop is completely free and will be hosted on Instagram Live on the Charms of Care page.
Instagram requires an account to have at least 1,000 followers to host an Instagram Live, so we’ll be hosting the Birth Prep Live Mini Workshop on the Charms of Care Instagram page, @CharmsofCare. Since Charms of Care is Dr. Charminae’s perinatal chiropractic practice, it’s the perfect place to join us for this experience. We’d love to see you there!
You can watch the Instagram Live directly from @CharmsofCare, but registration is required to receive your complimentary Pregnancy Stretch Guide. VIP registration also includes the opportunity to submit your birth prep questions and receive the Birth Team Interview Questions Guide.
No. This mini workshop is designed for you. Your partner or support person is welcome to watch with you, but you do not need anyone else to participate.
No worries! The replay will be available for 24 hours after the Live, so you’ll still have an opportunity to watch if you can’t join us in real time.
Absolutely. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or home birth, the Birth Prep Guide is designed to help you prepare, ask thoughtful questions, and make informed choices that align with your preferences.
1-Hour Guided Session
PLAN a birth that reflects your values, preferences, and goals while understanding your options and feeling prepared for the unexpected.
COMING JANUARY 2027
Workshop Description
You don’t need more information. You need to know what to do with it.
Join Dr. Charminae for a guided workshop designed to help you turn what you’ve learned about birth into a plan you can actually use.
Preparing for birth isn’t about predicting exactly how your birth will unfold. It’s about getting clear on what matters to you, what you want to prepare for, and how you want to be supported along the way.
During this live workshop, Dr. Charminae will walk you through your Birth Prep Plan template step by step, helping you thoughtfully consider the key areas of birth preparation and create a plan that feels right for you.
Come ready to get clear. Leave with a plan you can put into action.
What you'll walk away with?
- Clarity on the birth experience you want and what matters most to you
- A thoughtful approach to choosing and communicating with your birth team
- A clear understanding of your preferences for labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period
- Considered preferences for your birth environment, movement, positions, pain relief, monitoring, medications, and labor tools
- A plan for navigating different birth scenarios, including a cesarean birth
- A personalized Birth Prep Plan that clearly communicates what matters most to you
- More clarity around the conversations and questions to bring to your birth team
Your Birth Prep Plan Includes
- A Birth Prep Plan Template to help you turn what you’ve learned about birth into a personalized plan for your birth experience.
- Plus, you’ll receive the Birth Team Interview Guide to help you have more intentional conversations with the people supporting your birth.
Dates & Registration
BIRTH PREP PLAN WORKSHOP
COMING JANUARY 2027
Registration opens soon.
A guided experience to help you turn your birth preferences into a thoughtful, personalized plan.
Common Questions
No! That’s exactly what we’ll create together.
You don’t need to come with everything figured out. The workshop will walk you through the Birth Prep Plan step by step so you can thoughtfully consider your preferences.
No. This workshop is specifically focused on creating your personalized birth plan.
It is not a substitute for childbirth education or breastfeeding classes, and attending those classes separately is highly encouraged. Those classes can provide important education that can help you make informed choices about your care.
That’s okay! You don’t have to have every decision made before the workshop.
The goal isn’t to tell you what choices to make. It’s to give you space and guidance to think through what matters to you and create a plan that reflects your preferences.
A birth plan isn’t about controlling every detail of your birth.
It’s about communicating your preferences and preparing your team to support you.
Your Birth Prep Plan also gives you an opportunity to consider preferences in the event of a belly birth (cesarean), including informed consent, gentle belly birth practices, immediate skin to skin, partner involvement, and the golden hour.
Absolutely. Your completed Birth Prep Plan is designed to be something you can share with your birth team so they understand your preferences and can discuss them with you before birth.
You can absolutely participate. Preparing for birth isn’t only about preparing for labor. A planned belly birth also comes with choices around your care, your birth environment, your support team, how you want to be involved, and how you want those first moments with your baby to feel.
The Birth Prep Plan includes an “In Case of a Belly Birth” section to help you thoughtfully consider your preferences and prepare for your cesarean experience. Whatever your birth plans look like, you deserve to feel informed, supported, and prepared for the experience ahead.
Not at all. Whether this is your first birth or you’ve given birth before, you can use the workshop to thoughtfully prepare for your upcoming birth and communicate what matters to you this time.
Yes, we highly encourage it.
The Birth Plan Workshop and childbirth education serve different purposes. This workshop helps you create and personalize your birth plan, while childbirth education can provide broader education about labor, birth, interventions, and your options. Breastfeeding education can help you prepare specifically for feeding your baby.
Taking those classes separately can give you additional information to support the decisions you make in your birth plan.
Refunds are not permitted. However, we understand that life happens, so if you notify us (heymama@drcharminae.com) at least 7 days before your scheduled workshop, we’re happy to transfer your registration to a future date.
This policy is in place because spots are limited, and time, preparation, and resources are dedicated to each participant in advance. Thank you for understanding and respecting the space we intentionally create for you and other mamas to thrive.
FACILITATED BY DR. CHARMINAE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BODY READY METHOD®
A powerful, hands-on workshop designed to help you move, position, and prepare your body for comfort, confidence, and ease in birth.
COMING FEBRUARY 2027
Workshop Details
This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to help you prepare your body for birth through purposeful movement, positioning, and comfort techniques.
Join Dr. Charminae to learn movement strategies that can help you move with purpose during labor, explore positions that can support your baby’s progress, and practice hands-on techniques to help you feel more comfortable throughout the birthing process.
Your partner or support person is encouraged to attend, so they can learn these skills alongside you and feel prepared to actively support you during labor.
Come ready to move, learn, and practice. Leave with tools you and your support person can use during birth.
This Workshop Will Help You
- Have the confidence to know EXACTLY how to move in birth to help your baby progress.
- Practice the most effective labor positions to discover how YOUR body prefers to move to have a smoother birth experience.
- Use innovative hands-on methods to enhance your comfort while deepening your connection with your partner.
- Improve the mobility of your pelvis to minimize or prevent labor delays and/or birth injuries.
- Prepare your partner for birth so they are ready to help you stay comfortable while feeling safe, supported, and in tune with your body.
What's Included
- 4.5 hours of in-person class time to learn and practice functional movements with your partner.
- Time to ask questions and gain clarity and additional knowledge to feel confident during the birthing process.
- A yoga mat and a birth ball for you and your support person to use.
Your Body Ready Birth Includes
- Access to online movement videos to help you prepare each level of your pelvis for birth.
- Access to printable handouts to use during labor.
- Plus, you’ll receive a small gift to support you in your birth experience.
Dates & Registration
BODY READY BIRTH WORKSHOP
COMING FEBRUARY 2027
Details coming soon
Get ready to move, prepare, and feel more connected to your body for birth.
Common Questions
This workshop is ideal for expectant parents seeking practical, actionable guidance. It is also perfect for those preparing for their first birth, considering a VBAC, or anyone who desires a holistic, natural-minded approach to labor and birth.
It is recommended to take this workshop when you are at least 32 weeks pregnant.
Absolutely! Whether you are 32 weeks or 40 weeks pregnant, this workshop is tailored to benefit you.
It’s encouraged, but not required. The techniques and movements will still be just as helpful for you alone.
Absolutely! The techniques and movements covered in this workshop are suitable for any birthing environment, allowing you to feel more confident and comfortable, regardless of where you choose to birth.
After registering, you will receive an email within 24 hours containing instructions for accessing the Body Ready Birth™ online portal. This portal includes videos and PDFs for your practice and preparation.
Refunds are not permitted. However, we understand that life happens, so if you notify us (heymama@drcharminae.com) at least 7 days before your scheduled workshop, we’re happy to transfer your registration to a future date.
This policy is in place because spots are limited, and materials, time, and energy are prepared specifically for each participant in advance. Thank you for understanding and respecting the space we intentionally create for you and other mamas to thrive.
1-Hour Guided Session
RECOVER with a practical plan for the weeks after birth, including recovery, feeding, support, rest, and the transition into mamahood.
COMING MARCH 2027
Workshop Details
Join Dr. Charminae for a guided workshop designed to help you prepare for postpartum and create a plan you can actually use.
Preparing for postpartum isn’t about predicting exactly how your fourth trimester will unfold. It’s about getting clear on what matters to you, what you want to prepare for, and how you want to be supported as you recover, care for your baby, and adjust to life as a mama.
During this live workshop, Dr. Charminae will walk you through your Postpartum Prep Plan Guide, helping you thoughtfully consider the key areas of postpartum preparation and create a Postpartum Prep Plan tailored to your individual needs using your template.
Come ready to get clear. Leave with a plan you can put into action.
What you'll walk away with?
- Clarity on what you need during your fourth trimester and what matters most to you
- A thoughtful approach to preparing for your recovery, your home, your baby, and your transition into mamahood
- A clearer understanding of who can support you and how you want your postpartum village to show up for you
- Considered plans for rest, nourishment, hydration, feeding, baby care, and your home
- A plan for creating a postpartum environment that supports your healing and makes those first weeks a little easier
- More clarity around the conversations and requests to make with your partner, family, and support team
- A personalized Postpartum Prep Plan that reflects your individual needs and priorities
Your Postpartum Prep Plan Includes
- A Postpartum Prep Plan Template to help you turn what we discuss into a personalized plan for your fourth trimester.
- Plus, you’ll receive the Postpartum Prep Plan Guide, which we’ll use as our starting point and walk through together during the workshop.
Dates & Registration
POSTPARTUM PREP PLAN WORKSHOP
COMING MARCH 2027
Details coming soon
A guided experience to help you thoughtfully prepare for the transition into postpartum and create a plan for the care, support, and recovery you’ll need after birth.
Common Questions
No. That’s exactly what we’ll be creating together. The Postpartum Prep Plan Guide gives us a starting point, and I’ll walk you through the key areas so you can determine what makes sense for you.
Not exactly. This is a guided planning workshop. We’ll focus on taking what you already know and turning it into a practical postpartum plan that is specific to your needs.
That’s okay. You don’t need to have all the answers before you begin. The Guide is designed to help you think through the areas that matter so you can start making intentional decisions about your postpartum experience.
Your plan isn’t meant to control postpartum. It’s meant to prepare you for it. Having a plan gives you a foundation you can adjust as your needs change.
Ideally, before your baby arrives so you have time to prepare your support system, your home, your essentials, and the care you’ll need during those first weeks.
Absolutely. Every postpartum experience is different. What you need this time may look completely different from what you needed before.
Refunds are not permitted. However, we understand that life happens, so if you notify us (heymama@drcharminae.com) at least 7 days before your scheduled workshop, we’re happy to transfer your registration to a future date.
This policy is in place because spots are limited, and time, preparation, and resources are dedicated to each participant in advance. Thank you for understanding and respecting the space we intentionally create for you and other mamas to thrive.
Perinatal Chiropractor & Birth Prep Educator
Hey hey, mama! I’m Dr. Charminae, and let me tell you, I am so pumped to be teaching mamas how to prepare for birth after a eight-year hiatus. (Yes, eight whole years… where did the time even go?!) But I’m back, baby—and ready to bring all the magic, wisdom, and realness to this space.
I’m a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor based in sunny Los Angeles, CA, where I provide loving and NURTURING chiropractic care to pregnant and postpartum mamas and their sweet little babies. I started this wild and wonderful journey back in December 2013 in Dallas, Texas. And although I wasn’t a mama myself (and had zero plans of becoming one), I knew I had to dive deeper into the world of birth work if I was going to show up fully for my mamas. So I rolled up my sleeves and became a birth doula in 2015 and a childbirth educator in 2016. Since then, I’ve collected more trainings and certifications than I can count, most recently becoming a Certified Body Ready Method Pro and a Body Ready Birth Teacher in 2024. Growth is totally my love language, baabeee. LOL
This journey has taught me how to give care that doesn’t just help your body function better, but also gives you the knowledge and confidence to trust your instincts and own your power. Because this path to mamahood?… It’s sacred. And you deserve to walk it with ease, peace, and a whole lot of support. And I’m here to help you do just that.
Before I dip—let’s lighten things up by telling you some randomness, shall we?… When I’m not doing my thing in the birth world, you can catch me hiking in nature, vibin’ out to the dopest tunes, traveling this globe, deep cleaning my space like it’s a ritual, journaling my thoughts, or just living as a forever student and creator of this beautiful life.
It is with great honor and joy to support you on this journey! Peace.
- heymama@drcharminae.com