Educational Courses
Our evidence-based courses remove fear of the unknown for your birth and postpartum.
Childbirth Essentials Course
This course will arm you with in-depth knowledge and evidence-based information of the basics of childbirth. We will discuss the different stages of labor and what to focus on in each phase so that you feel prepared and confident when your time comes. Learn informed decision making, labor positions, and so much more!
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Learn about what options you have in your birth space so that you feel informed and prepared for however birth unfolds
Unpack your current feelings and views on birth
Focus on the mental, emotional, and spiritual side of labor
Prepare your body and mind for birth
Understand the different stages of labor
Cover coping techniques and position changes for each labor stage
Outline different interventions that may be offered by your care provider so you can feel prepared to make the best decisions for you and your birth
Discuss what the first few hours and several days postpartum look like, what is beneficial to focus on, and what options you have during this time
Note: This course is taught in two separate 2.5 hour sessions. You have the option of an in person group course, in person private course or virtual private course.
Private Course, $375. Includes birth person and their partner.
Group Course, $275. Includes birth person and their partner.
This course emphasizes intuitive birthing and supports the physiologic nature of birth. With an evidence-based approach, this course will prepare you for a low/no intervention birth in any setting. However, we will also fully cover common interventions and pharmacologic pain relief options so that you feel prepared for however your birth unfolds.
We are passionate in our belief that learning about these things ahead of time helps prevent birth trauma.
Walk away with confidence in your body’s ability to birth, connections with other new parents in the community, and so much more!
5-Week Holistic Prep for Childbirth Course
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Learn about what options you have in your birth space so that you feel informed and prepared for however birth unfolds
Understand the different stages of labor and what to do for each, including: coping techniques, comfort measures, and position changes
Discuss common interventions that may be offered and how to do a risk/benefit analysis of common interventions
Map out a personalized birth plan so that you are best prepared to advocate for yourself
Review and practice various labor positions and coping techniques
Get tips on navigating your third trimester, things that may come up with your provider during this time, and how to use this time to prepare mentally and physically for your birth and postpartum
Normalize the physiologic birth process for both the birthing person and their partners so that they feel comfortable and prepared and know what to expect
Teach your birth partner how to be an integral support person by learning to identify and respond to the birthing person’s needs and tools to help maintain an environment conducive to the unfolding of the birth process
Share what the first few hours and several days postpartum will look like wherever you give birth, what is beneficial to do, and what options you have during this time
Note: This course is taught in five separate three hour classes. You have the option of an in person group course, in person private course or virtual private course.
Group Course, $475. Includes birth person and their partner.
Lactation Preparation Course
This course will help you feel informed and empowered on your journey with lactation! We want to help you gain confidence as you enter this new journey by teaching you about human milk and its composition, the physiology of lactation and feeding, how to troubleshoot common challenges, and more!
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Physiology of lactation
Latching and positioning
Support and planning
Common challenges and how to troubleshoot them
Pumping and milk expression
Group Course, $75. 2.5 Hours, In-Person. Includes birth person and their partner.
Private Course, $175. 2 Hours, Virtual. Includes birth person and their partner.