Childbirth Education
The bread and butter of our educational offerings. A 3-hour course.
This three-hour childbirth education class is a focused crash course in the meat and potatoes of labor and birth. It’s designed to give you the core information you actually need without overwhelm or rigid scripts.
We’ll cover how labor may unfold, the stages and phases of labor, what’s happening in your body, common sensations, decision points, comfort measures, and when to reach out for support. Though we cannot plan a birth, childbirth education classes are meant to help you understand the process well enough to move through it with confidence and flexibility.
This class is the foundation many families start with: practical and grounded, so you can meet birth informed and prepared, whatever it may look like.
What topics can I expect to learn about?
Stages of Labor
Understanding the different stages of labor, including early labor, active labor, transition, and pushing/delivery.
Comfort Measures
Exploring various comfort measures and coping techniques to manage pain and discomfort during labor, such as breathing techniques, relaxation exercises, massage, and positions for labor and birth.
Medical Interventions
Discussing common medical interventions that may be offered during labor and birth, such as epidurals, inductions, and cesarean sections, and seeking out resources for more information if necessary.
Role of Birth Partners
Exploring the role of birth partners and how they can support the birthing person during labor and birth, including practical support, emotional support, and advocacy.
Communication with Healthcare Providers
Learning effective communication strategies for interacting with healthcare providers during labor and birth, including asking questions, expressing preferences, and advocating for your needs.
Emergency Situations
Reviewing potential complications or emergency situations that may arise during labor and birth, and knowing when to seek medical assistance.
Resources and Support
Connecting with resources and support services available in your community, such as childbirth education classes, doula services, lactation consultants, and postpartum support groups.