Spiral Path Childbirth Education Class
Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola, CNM
Class is offered once a month. Click on the date you’d like to register!

Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
To register for class → sign me up

EmBodied Physical Therapy:
1009 Arnold Ave, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola. Karen has assisted more than 4,000 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for Ocean Gynecological and Obstetrical Associates. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, 40 + years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Using her experience as a medical professional, Karen will give an overview of the stages of labor and offer breathing and positioning to maximize the progress of labor. She will also give specific techniques for pushing and offer couples ways to support each other in labor. She will take time to answer any and all questions or concerns you or your partner may have regarding labor, birth, or your time in the hospital.


Spiral Path Breathing for Labor and Birth Class
with Karen Carola, CNM
Sign me up → Breath & Birth: A Prenatal Workshop

Sunday 10/5 at 12pm
EmBodied Physical Therapy:
1009 Arnold Ave, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Join us for a powerful, hands-on 90-minute workshop designed to support you through every stage of labor and birth. Led by Karen Carola—Director of Midwifery at OGOA, registered midwife, and experienced yoga teacher (RYT-500)—this two-hour session weaves together decades of clinical wisdom and holistic practices.

With over 40 years of OB-GYN experience and having supported more than 4,000 births, Karen offers practical, empowering tools to help you feel confident and grounded as you prepare for labor.

✨ In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • The stages of labor and what to expect

  • Targeted breathing techniques (pranayama) for each phase

  • Supportive yoga postures (asanas) for comfort and ease

  • Breathing and positioning for pushing

  • Space for your questions and real-time guidance

Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Spiral Path Breastfeeding Education Class
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EmBodied Physical Therapy:
1009 Arnold Ave, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola! Karen has assisted more than 3,500 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for OGOA. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, over 35 years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Using her experience as a medical professional and a mother of four, Karen will discuss helpful tips on successful breastfeeding. She will teach about preparation, positioning, pumping, and tuning into your natural intuition. Please bring any questions or concerns you may have as we explore ways to enjoy this beautiful experience.

Karen Carola graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Midwifery in 1986. She brings her immense knowledge into all of her classes!