CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Feel prepared, confident, and ready.
Our small-group or private childbirth classes teach you the skills, mindset, and real-life tools that leave you feeling fully prepared for childbirth and beyond.
Why Childbirth Education Matters
Birth is one of life’s most powerful experiences. Understanding what’s happening in your body can replace fear with calm and confidence. Leaving you empowered, not overwhelmed. Evidence-based classes help you feel informed, supported, and ready — no matter how your story unfolds.
Education builds your “toolkit” for managing labor; body, mind, and breath. You’ll practice techniques like breathing and relaxation, movement and positioning, massage and counterpressure for relief-skills that bring peace and presence to birth.
Birth is a shared journey. Partners who attend classes feel more confident and connected. These moments of learning together build teamwork, empathy, and calm connection long before labor begins. Preparation brings you closer.
When you understand your options, you can ask meaningful questions, weigh risks and benefits, and express your birth preferences clearly. Education increases shared decision-making and communication with your care team. You have gain the knowledge to make choices that support your body’s process and reduce unnecessary interventions.
Nurtured Start
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6 weeks
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Lamaze- based full birth and postpartum preparation
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First-time or repeat parents wanting full education
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Yes
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Yes
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$395 per family
HypnoBirthing™
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6 weeks
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Mind-body hypnosis based birth method
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Parents wanting deep relaxation & calming birth tools
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Yes
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We discuss early postpartum recovery and breastfeeding. We will practice Infant CPR, cover car seat safety, and the course includes a car seat installation check.
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$395 per family
Calm & Confident
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1 day, 6.5 hours
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Hands on practice of skills and techniques.
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First time or repeat parents wanting essential skills education in a one day format
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Yes
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Newborn safety through CPR education and Car Seat Safety is covered, including a car seat check with a trained CPST.
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$195 per family
What’s Included in Every Class
Birthing parent + partner included in enrollment
Hands-on comfort measures + positioning practice
Guided birth planning + decision-making tools
Breastfeeding foundations
Workbook + practice materials
Ongoing email support through early postpartum
When you take a childbirth class and refer a friend, you’ll receive a $100 credit toward lactation services or yoga sessions once they book a HypnoBirthing or Nurtured Start series. Ask for your referral details after booking.
Common Questions
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When should we take a childbirth class?
Most families start between 20–30 weeks. Enough time to learn, practice, and build confidence together is important for preparation.
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Can I bring a support person?
Yes. Your registration includes both you and your support person. It is strongly recommended to bring a support person to every class. You do not need to bring the same support each time, you are aslo welcome to bring your doula.
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What if I already took the hospital class?
Hospital classes focus on policies and procedures. We focus on skills, support, partner connection, advocacy, mindset, and the physiological processes of labor and birth. The relaxation techniques we cover are not included in the hospital classes.
Ready to choose your class?
Three paths. Same goal: a prepared and empowered birth experience.
Still deciding?
Please message with any questions you have. You can also set up a time to meet Amanda, see the space, and ask questions in person, in a relaxed setting.