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Childbirth education and support for growing families in Louisville.

Feel confident, supported, and truly prepared — not overwhelmed or left to figure it out alone.

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RN · IBCLC · 20+ years supporting families · Small-group care in Norton Commons

Start Here — What do you need most right now?

Choose the option that matches where you are in your journey.

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    Full Childbirth Prep

    6 week small-group classes for parents who want real confidence for birth + newborn care

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    Mind-Body Birth Method

    5 week HypnoBirthing™ series for parents wanting a calm, positive birth experience

  • Feeding Help

    Feeding Help

    1:1 lactation consults for latch, pain, pumping, milk supply or any other feeding concerns

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    Looking for support without signing up for a full class?

    Free monthly Nurture Circle — meet other local parents and get support

Pregnancy comes with a lot of opinions — but not always a lot of support.

Many parents leave the hospital wishing they had felt more prepared for birth, breastfeeding, or the first weeks at home. Not because they didn’t care, but because no one took the time to teach them what they truly needed to know.

You deserve more than a hospital tour and a stack of handouts.

Explore our classes to feel informed, supported, and confident for what’s ahead.

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Childbirth classes that teach you how to prepare — not just what to expect.

  • 5–6 week small-group series

  • Partner included and actively involved

  • Hands-on practice for comfort measures and positions

  • Postpartum + newborn care education

  • Breastfeeding foundations built in

  • Supportive, judgment-free environment

Whether you want an unmedicated birth, a medicated birth, or just want to feel less anxious — our classes help you understand your options, practice skills, and build real confidence before baby arrives.

Learn More About Childbirth Class Options
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Which class is right for you?

Class

Nurtured Start

Style

Lamaze-based, complete childbirth and new parenting preparation

Length

6 weeks

Best for

First-time or repeat parents wanting full education


Class

Hypnobirthing™

Style

Mind-body childbirth method

Length

5 weeks

Best for

Parents wanting hypnosis-based tools for a calm birth

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Our Services

Lactation Support

1:1 breastfeeding help for latch, pain, supply, pumping, or any feeding concerns.

→ Book a Lactation Consult

Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga

Gentle movement, breathwork, and grounding for pregnancy & recovery.

→ View Yoga Schedule

Free Nurture Circle

A supportive meet-up for expecting + new parents. No cost, no pressure.

→ Save Your Spot (Free)

Workshops

Nourish

Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like guesswork.
This class gives you a simple, evidence-based breakdown of breastfeeding, pumping, and newborn digestion — so you can make informed choices that work for your family.

Perfect for:

  • Expecting parents who want feeding confidence before baby arrives

  • Families who want evidence-based info

  • Partners who want to understand how to actually help with feeding

You’ll learn:

  • The science of human milk

  • What feeding is really like in the first week

  • How to latch baby comfortably

  • How to prevent pain, engorgement & cracked nipples

  • How to pump + store milk safely

  • When to get help (and when you don’t need to worry)

2 hours · Small group · Partner welcome
Investment: $50 per family

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Comfort Measures

Learn the practical, physical skills that make labor more manageable — whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, using an epidural, or just want more tools in your support toolbox.

This class is ideal for:

  • Families who want hands-on practice without committing to a full series

  • Partners who want to feel useful and confident

  • Anyone who wants real-world coping skills they can use at home, birth center, or hospital

You’ll practice:

  • Upright positions for early + active labor

  • Counter-pressure + hip squeezes

  • Breath + rhythm patterns

  • Rebozo + body mechanics

  • How to support during epidurals

  • How to reduce fear + tension in labor

2 hours · Includes birthing person + support person
Investment: $75 per couple

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Testimonial

“Amanda is extraordinary. She made us feel calm, prepared, and supported in every way. We couldn’t imagine doing birth without her.”

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FAQ

  • Most families enroll in the second trimester or early third so there’s time to learn, practice, and prepare together.

  • Yes — every class is built for the birthing person and their support person.

  • Hospital classes cover procedures. We cover the skills, support, and real-life prep you won’t get there.

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Let’s get you prepared.

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