The 4-session course is ideal for parents who prefer to digest the material more slowly, engage in rich discussions, and have an opportunity to practice pain-relief techniques rather than just learn about them.


Our 4-session childbirth education class is a blend of lecture, video, demonstration and practice and will include, but not be limited to:

• Anatomy of late pregnancy and childbirth
• Signs, Stages and Emotional Signposts of Labor
• Non-pharmacological Pain Management Techniques and comfort measures for birth like breathing, relaxation, position choices, massage, pressure points, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, vocalization and more
• Understanding Evidence-Based Care
• Birth Preference Sheets (aka Birth Plans)
• Pain Medication Options during childbirth
• Labor Support Options
• Understanding Medical Support (Interventions) and Induction
• Cesarean Birth and Prevention
• For Breastfeeding, Newborn Care or Infant CPR or Preparing for Postpartum