Private Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding Preparation Classes

Personalized childbirth education classes in the comfort of your home or via Zoom! In these classes, I offer a tailored learning experience to prepare you for the journey of labor, birth, and postpartum. These private classes are designed to fit your unique needs and schedule, ensuring you receive the most relevant and empowering information in a comfortable, one-on-one setting.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • Customized Curriculum: I tailor the sessions to address your specific questions, concerns, and birth preferences, providing comprehensive and relevant information. I have a set curriculum I follow, but we can spend as much or as little time of each topic as you’d like.

  • Flexible Scheduling: I offer convenient class times that fit your busy lifestyle, including evenings and weekends.

  • Expert Guidance: I have over three years of experience as an educator and five years of experience as a doula. I am dedicated to supporting you through every stage of your pregnancy and childbirth journey.

  • Supportive Environment: Enjoy a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where you can openly discuss your hopes, fears, and expectations.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Understanding the stages and phases of physiologic labor and birth

  • Pain management techniques, including natural methods and medical options

  • Benefits and risks of common interventions

  • Making informed choices and the importance of informed consent

  • Partner support, effective communication, and mental preparation for labor

  • Newborn care basics and postpartum recovery

  • Breastfeeding 101: benefits of breastfeeding, the anatomy of breastfeeding, components of human milk, the first weeks of feeding, latching, troubleshooting common problems, pumping, and SO much more!

My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to have a positive and fulfilling childbirth and breastfeeding experience. Whether you're a first-time parent or looking for a refresher, these private education classes are here to support you every step of the way.

Investment:

Private Childbirth Education: $375 ~ two 2.5 hour sessions

Private Breastfeeding Preparation: $180 ~ one 2.5 hour session

Private Childbirth + Breastfeeding Preparation Combo: $475 ~ three 2.5 hour sessions

*a travel fee of $20 is added for home beyond a 15 mi radius

In-Person Group Childbirth Education Classes

Holistic Prep for Childbirth:

A 5-week evidence-based, comprehensive Childbirth Education Course with a community feel. Designed to help you remove fear & anxiety about birth & to develop confidence in your body's unique ability to give birth, the emphasis of this course is placed on intuitive birthing & supporting the physiologic nature of birth. Our goal is for you to grow confident by gaining knowledge about: the process of birth, coping mechanisms & comfort measures, options you have, & informed decision making.

Mini Childbirth Education Group Course:

A two week group course to help you prepare for birth, however and wherever you are planning to give birth. This is a comprehensive course that will arm you with knowledge about the different stages of labor and what to focus on in each phase so that you feel prepared and confident when your time comes. There will be an extensive overview of different interventions that may be offered by your care provider through your process. You will learn informed decision making, labor positions, and so much more!

In-Person Group Lactation Preparation Class

This is a prenatal course designed to prepare you fully for your breastfeeding/bodyfeeding journey.
It is a common thought that breastfeeding is one of the most natural processes. This may be true; however, we often find new parents struggling through learning breastfeeding in those early days and weeks of postpartum. This is a brand new skill for you and baby! Preparing yourself through knowledge will serve you well by helping you relax and trouble-shoot those early days of feeding your newborn.