At Heart and Hands Birth, we believe that gaining knowledge and education during pregnancy empowers couples, builds confidence, and nurtures a mother’s peace as she approaches labor and postpartum.
My passion for birth began before I ever heard the word “doula.” As a young wife, I was inspired by older mothers who served their families with grace and strength, and I knew motherhood would become the highest calling in my life...
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Heidi is a CAPPA trained labor doula and childbirth educator. She is honored to journey with families by offering childbirth classes. She offers over 14 years of experience, including four natural births of her own.
Dennis Aldy is Dara’s husband and the proud father of seven children, all born at home. He joined the education team to inspire husbands and cast vision for the essential role fathers play during pregnancy, birth, and recovery. As a pastor and coach, Dennis delivers a powerful message just for dads—challenging men to rise up and be HEROES during this sacred season of childbearing.
Mary Arthur, BSN, RN, IBCLC, brings over 35 years of nursing experience to her work with mothers and families. For 30 of those years, she has specialized in mother-baby healthcare, combining her clinical expertise with her deep passion for educating and supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. As a wife, mother, and former homeschool educator, Mary understands the joys and challenges of motherhood firsthand and is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers families to thrive.
Our seminars are divided into two parts: How to Have an Amazing Birth and How to Thrive After Birth. From the moment a woman feels her first contraction through settling into a new normal around three months postpartum, we come alongside families to prepare them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Through biblically grounded teaching, hands-on instruction, and meaningful encouragement, fear of the unknown is replaced with confidence and peace. Couples receive extensive resources, in-person guidance, hands-on learning, intentional Q&A, and immediate feedback as they practice comfort measures, relaxation techniques, breastfeeding positions, and baby-soothing skills.
Dara Aldy, CD, Heidi Meythaler, CD, CLE, and Dennis Aldy co-teach this five-hour class focused on equipping couples with the tools needed for an amazing birth experience. Couples learn optimal labor positions, comfort measures, and relaxation techniques that support a calm and peaceful labor, rooted in trust in God’s design.Dennis speaks directly to fathers, casting vision for their God-given role as servant leaders during pregnancy and labor. Men are encouraged to love, protect, and support their wives with strength, presence, and compassion. This class equips both mothers and fathers to approach natural labor and birth with confidence, unity, and faith.
Dara Aldy, CD, Mary Arthur, BSN, RN, IBCLC, and Dennis Aldy team-teach this five-hour seminar designed to equip couples with healthy postpartum practices that promote physical healing, emotional wellness, and Christ-centered bonding with their new baby.
The breastfeeding session empowers mothers to confidently establish a strong and nurturing breastfeeding relationship. Dennis Aldy—husband, father of seven, and pastor—encourages fathers in their essential role during this tender season, calling them to lovingly serve their wives and lead their families with patience, humility, and strength.
Part 1:
“How to Have an Amazing Birth” taught by Heidi Meythayler, LD, Dara Aldy, LD, and Coach Dennis Aldy.
April 18, May 23
10 - 4 pm
(Bring Lunch and a birth ball )
Part 2:
“How to Thrive After Birth Breastfeeding, Postpartum, Encouragement for Dads” taught by Dara Aldy, Mary Arthur, and Dennis Aldy
March 28th May 30th
10 - 4 pm
(Bring Lunch)