Childbirth Labor & Delivery Class
You'll learn how to:
Navigate the 4 stages of labor
Advocate for yourself using birth plans
Reduce C section rate & childbirth pain
Plan for postpartum recovery
Why Boober?
❤️ Over 23,000 customers
⭐ 4.95 out of 5 stars from 248 reviews
👶 97% more confident after class
— Childbirth Testimonials —
Why Join Childbirth Labor & Delivery?
Hear from parents who've gained confidence and peace of mind.
— Learning Objectives —
Gain Confidence and Embrace Delivery Day
Navigate the 4 Stages of Labor
Braxton Hicks vs. Labor Contractions and how to time contractions.
When to go to the hospital or call your midwife if your birthing at home.
Cervix dilation and when you're ready to push.
Optimal pushing positions for delivery and delivering the placenta.
After birth, learn how to strengthen early bonding and improve lactation. For a deeper dive, take our Lactation and Newborn Care class.
Use Birth Plans for Advocacy
What is a birth plan? How does it make your preferences clear?
Why birth plans reduce medical interventions.
The latest evidence-based best practices and your birth options.
The ultimate birth plan template, including birth options, baby monitoring, eating/drinking, pushing positions, and more.
How to use your birth plan with providers, family, and Birth Doulas.
Reduce Your Childbirth Pain
The role of pain during childbirth.
Natural pain management techniques: labor positions, breathing and guided visualizations.
All about epidurals - should I get one? Do I need one?
When your pain may require intervention.
For a hands on practice reducing childbirth pain, consider our Childbirth Intensive Package.
Optimize Your Support System
How your support team assists and advocates for you throughout labor and delivery (they use your birth plan!)
How to assemble your ideal support team
How your family and significant others help during labor and delivery
How Birth Doulas enhance your comfort and safety, reduce interventions, and lead to better birth outcomes.
Reduce C Sections and Interventions
Why interventions can be necessary and why they are not your fault.
Tactics to reduce C Sections and VBAC (vaginal birth after C Section).
Inducing labor with medicine (Pitocin) and foley catheters.
Assisted delivery with forceps and/or vacuum
How to collaborate with healthcare providers when interventions are needed.
Prepare for Postpartum Recovery
Why a smoother birth often results in a better postpartum period.
Postpartum plans - whats in them and why you need one.
The 6 Pillars of postpartum recovery.
Postpartum Depression - warning signs and when to get help.
For a deeper dive, consider our Postpartum Healing and Recovery Class.
— Childbirth Essentials Schedule —
Multiple Locations + Virtual Options
— Childbirth Essentials Educators —
Proven Instructors with Decades of Experience
Jada Shapiro
Jada is the Founder of Boober and a maternal health expert with over 20 years of experience. As a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, mom and step-mom, Jada's extensive experience includes assisting countless families, from first-time parents to A-list celebrities.
Robin Douthit
Robin is an experienced Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, Adviser, and Mentor working in the individual and family health services industry. Robin also has a M.A. in Counseling from New York University.
Sasha Slocombe
Sasha has been working with expectant families for the past 25 years. Whether in the role of labor support doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator or yoga teacher, Sasha strives to assist families to feel empowered in their choices and to connect to their inner wisdom. She considers her three children her greatest teachers.
Jen Buice
Jen's journey into birth work began with the birth of my first child. After feeling dismissed by my OB, I switched to a midwife, took a childbirth class, and hired a doula. Since 2007, I've been dedicated to improving maternity care as a lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, EBB instructor, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, DONA Birth and Postpartum Doula.
Alicia Suarez
Alicia is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, DONA Certified Doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor. She also has years of experience as a yoga therapist, specializing in pre and postnatal yoga. Alicia's work is greatly influenced by her studies in Body-Mind Centering ®.
— Benefits of Choosing Boober —
Say Goodbye to Searching, Waiting and Stressing.
Boober's Care Team, Vetted Providers, and Skilled Instructors are here to listen and help.
Nonjudgemental Care Team
Boober's Care Connectors — compassionate moms and doulas — are ready to listen and support, helping you find the right care providers and classes.
Vetted Providers and Instructors
Boober's network of Providers are pre-screened, vetted and certified. We are committed to helping our providers do what they do best - provide care for new and expectant parents.
Commitment to Birth Justice
We recognize that birth work is inherently political and we pledge to continually work to ensure that birth justice and equity become realities. Learn More
Complete Support You Can Trust
We're committed to providing new and expectant parents a single platform that brings together vetted providers, experienced educators, curated products and helpful communities.
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Stories from Boober's Parents and Providers