Congratulations you’re having a baby! Our Preparing for Childbirth class covers everything you need to know to prepare for childbirth.

As an expectant parent you probably have a lot of questions about childbirth and life after baby. This comprehensive childbirth class will help answer those and prepare you for this exciting time! Expectant parents should plan to complete this class by the 36th week of pregnancy.

Our evidence based curricula coupled with expert staff will prepare you for everything you need to know from the final weeks of pregnancy, through the stages and phases of labor and into postpartum. We’ll discuss coping strategies, medical interventions, cesarean birth and incorporate activities into class to help reinforce what you’d learned. 

You can choose to take this class in one of three ways. The Preparing for Childbirth Fundamentals is a shorter 4 hour one time weekend class. Or choose our most comprehensive Preparing for Childbirth 3 week course with 3 weekly 2.5 hour sessions on the weeknights. Lastly,  the Preparing for Childbirth Online class option is a self paced class. All classes will help prepare you for childbirth with evidence based curricula but our Preparing for Childbirth 3 week class is the only class the includes hands on breathing and relaxation.

You'll learn:

• The timeline to childbirth
• Knowledge of birthing interventions and how they may used during your birth if you choose. This includes medications for comfort, cesarean sections, inductions and medical interventions.
• How to prepare for postpartum and your adjustment to parenthood
• If you’re taking the Preparing for Childbirth 3 week option, hands on breathing and relaxation practices to take with you into labor