Online Birth & Baby Classes

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Intro to Childbirth

Prepare for your upcoming birth in this fun, informative and dynamic virtual workshop taught by a certified labor and postpartum doula and childbirth educator. Some topics include stages of labor, labor warm ups vs. real labor, what to expect at the hospital or home birth, relaxation techniques, and breastfeeding tips. We highly recommend your partner attend this class with you. A comprehensive workbook will be included.

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Bringing Home Baby

This class is perfect to prepare you for your first child, or serve as a great refresher if it’s been a while since your last. Topics include understanding your newborn (what is normal & their cues) and newborn care which includes bathing, diapering, swaddling, feeding options and more. We highly recommend your partner attend this class with you. A comprehensive workbook will be included.

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Breastfeeding

If you are planning on Breastfeeding it is HIGHLY recommended that you take a breastfeeding class. This class will help you gain confidence and a deeper understanding for breastfeeding! Some topics include breastfeeding benefits, baby cues, schedules, paced bottle feeding, and challenges. We highly recommend your partner attend this class with you. A comprehensive workbook will be included.
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Preparing for your Hospital Birth

Understand how to navigate ALL of the many options and choices that you can have in the hospital setting. Learn about hospital protocols, informed decision making, and navigating this entire experience so that your family can have a positive birth experience. This class is not only filled with amazing information, but you will also be receiving an activity workbook that you and your partner can complete together.
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Comfort Measures

Finding ways to cope physically and mentally during labor can be daunting, but fear not, join us and learn ways to find comfort!  In this interactive and hands on class you will gain the confidence and tools you need to have a more positive birth.
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All Access Class Package includes: Preparing for your Hospital Birth, Intro to Childbirth, Bringing Home Baby & Breastfeeding

Are you planning on taking multiple classes, but can’t find classes that work within your schedule? If so, our all access class package may be the best option for you! Take the classes at your own pace and receive the same quality classes and amazing workbooks with our virtual class package. Save money by bundling! This package includes Intro to Childbirth, Preparing for your Hospital Birth, Bringing Home Baby and Breastfeeding. Once you sign up, you will have access to all online classes by using the codes provided via email!

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long do your classes take?

Intro to Childbirth, Preparing For Your Hospital Birth, and Bringing Home Baby are aimed to be about 4 hours. The time that the class will take each family is going to greatly depend on how much time you choose to spend on each activity. Our Breastfeeding class is geared to be about 3 hours, this also depends on how much time you spend on each activity.

Who are these classes for?

All of our classes are geared towards educating families, although if you are a perinatal professional, you will also find lots of great and helpful information in these classes.

What is the difference between your classes and the classes that my hospital offers?

Our classes are comprehensive, hands-on, communication and activity-based. They include a helpful and easy-to-implement workbook. Hospital-based classes are larger and typically lecture-style, shorter, non-interactive and not as comprehensive. Our in-person classes are smaller (typically 7-8 couples) which allows for more conversation and activities.

How do I know what classes to take?

Most of our birthing classes are geared for medicated or unmedicated births. The focus is informed decision-making and communication with your partner and healthcare provider. We strongly believe that your options can help you have an improved birth outcome.

Do you have these classes offered in any other languages other than English?

All of our virtual classes are offered in both Spanish and English. Click here to learn more about our Spanish classes.

Should I take a breastfeeding class?

We highly recommend taking a breastfeeding class if you plan on breastfeeding. Our breastfeeding class comes with a very helpful workbook and is more comprehensive than most hospital-based classes.

In-person classes may be available in your area in 2024, please check the map to see if they are offered.