Evidence-based mind-body support for pregnancy, birth, & postpartum adjustment
Nona Courses — available online and in person — have been trusted and recommended by midwives, OB/GYNs, and family practice providers for over 25 years. Created by perinatal expert Erica Kroll, LPC, they reflect decades of experience supporting births in homes, hospitals, and birth centers, and a commitment to evidence-based, integrative preparation for all types of birth experiences.
Nona Birth Education Course
A comprehensive, science-based course designed to help you understand how your mind and body work together during labor and postpartum. Gain practical tools to reduce fear, work with pain, and feel more adaptable throughout birth and early parenting.
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Prepare both mentally and physically for labor
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Learn realistic, evidence-based strategies for working with pain
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Support partners with clear, practical guidance
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Effectively navigate systems
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Build confidence and resilience for postpartum recovery
Nona Prenatal Yoga & Support
A six-week series combining safe, supportive prenatal yoga, guided relaxation, and facilitated group discussion. Prepare your body and mind for labor and postpartum while connecting with others in a supportive environment.
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Gentle, adaptable yoga appropriate for all stages of pregnancy and all bodies
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Mind-body practices for working with intensity
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Weekly group discussions to build confidence and reduce fear
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Opportunity to build meaningful connections with other parents
Let's clarify our terms:
What we mean by “mind-body”
Courses are grounded in the understanding that your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system responses are deeply connected to the physical process of labor. Rather than separating the mind and body, we explore the underlying biology of how they interact — and how you can work with both — to reduce fear, support physiological birth, and adapt to the real intensity of labor.
What we mean by “integrative”
Integrative means drawing from multiple disciplines — neuroscience, physiology, psychology, and childbirth education — to create a comprehensive preparation process. It’s not about one method or philosophy; it’s about offering tools that work together to support you as a whole person throughout the experience of giving birth.
What we mean by “evidence-based”
This course is built on current research and clinical experience. You’ll learn practical strategies that are supported by science — not trends, tradition, or ideology — and presented in a way that is easy to understand.
