Childbirth Classes

This class series combines our four most popular class - The Birth Process, Tools & Interventions, Comfort in Birth, and Postpartum Recovery - to give you a comprehensive childbirth education. You will gain a deeper understanding of the birth process and dispel myths so that you can go into your birth with confidence. We will discuss the stages of labor and how to identify each one through physical and emotional signs; common medical tools; we'll explore self-awareness, relaxation techniques, positioning, and other non-medical comfort measures to reduce pain and anxiety; and learn what to expect and how to prepare for the postpartum period.

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Topics include:

• anatomy and physiology of labor

• physical signs for each stage of labor

• when to leave for birth place

• common variations in birth

• medical tools and your options

• Cesarean birth

• role of support people

• relaxation techniques

• physical comfort measures

• newborn procedures

• postpartum recovery

Our Preparing for Birth series is taught by a Certified Doula. Your registration fee covers you plus one support person, and includes on modern full-color workbook.

You will gain a deep understanding of the process of giving birth. We discuss the stages of labor and how to identify each one through physical and emotional signs.

Topics include:

• anatomy and physiology of labor

• physical signs for each stage of labor

• what to expect in labor and birth

• common behaviors and emotions

• birth terminology

• when to leave for birth place

This class is taught by a Certified Doula. Your registration fee covers you plus one support person.

We'll discuss common variations in labor and birth and common medical interventions. You'll gain knowledge and dispel myths so that you can go into your birth with confidence.

Topics include:

• common variations in birth

• communicating with your birth team

• medical interventions in birth

• Cesarean birth

• informed consent

• determining birth preferences

This class is taught by a Certified Doula. Your registration fee covers you plus one support person.

Explore self-awareness, relaxation techniques, positioning, and other non-medical comfort measures to achieve deep relaxation during your pregnancy and birth - focusing your mind, reducing anxiety and even pain.

Topics include:

• relaxation techniques

• role of support people

• body positioning for comfort

• massage and other comfort measures

• labor rehearsal

This class is taught by a Certified Doula. Your registration fee covers you plus one support person.

There's so much planning and preparing that goes into the birth of your baby, we often forget to plan and prepare for what comes afterwards. Learn what to expect during the postpartum period.

Topics include:

• newborn procedures

• what to expect postpartum

• postpartum healing

• postpartum mental health

• basic newborn care

This class is taught by a Certified Doula. Your registration fee covers you plus one support person.

Learn how to care for your newborn in the first three months.

Topics include:

• newborn procedures

• newborn appearance

• feeding options

• diapering

• common concerns

This class is taught by a Certified Doula. Your registration fee covers you plus one support person.