Our non-gendered, inclusive childbirth education, parent preparation classes and pregnancy & new parent support groups are offered in-person or online. One of our doulas also offers yoga classes for childbirth preparation and recovery.
Childbirth Classes
EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATIOn with a hint of mindfulness
Currently offering virtual classes and one in-person class option per month.
See dates and detailed class descriptions below.
Non-gendered and inclusive childbirth education.
Material is created for families birthing in the hospital, a birth center or at home.
Classes qualify for insurance reimbursement, typically through your HSA/FSA.
If you’re a BIPOC person giving birth and prefer to work with a BIPOC childbirth educator, we recommend Whole Body Pregnancy.
If you’re a single parent by choice or a surrogate and would like education tailored to your family, please reach out to Nicolette Wessling or Kelly Overly to schedule a private class.
IN ADDITION to the class, each participant is entitled to:
a 90min private session with the instructor to create a birth “plan”.
$265 for BRAVE BIRTH FAMILIES
$325 for COMMUNITY FAMILIES
2023 IN-Person CLASS DATES
ALL in-person CLASSES FROM
9:30AM-1:30PM ON BOTH DAYs
on the first weekend of the month
Proof of Covid vaccination
& masks required
Location: Modo Yoga, 400 SE Grand Ave
December 2nd & 3rd (FULL)
2024 IN-Person CLASS DATES
February 3rd & 4th (FULL)
March 2nd & 3rd
April 6th & 7th
May 4th & 5th
June 1st & 2nd
Material Covered Day One
Setting the stage:
Establish key concepts for childbirth and mindfulness
Understand which hormones are involved with labor progression AND how to inhibit or enhance them
Learn how the pelvis and uterine muscles act as tools to move your baby down and out
Lower anxieties about the process and dispel myths
Day of birth preparation:
Discover how to design your environment to be supportive for unmedicated or medicated births
Explore the tools your birth place (hospital, home or birth center) has to offer
Create a one page “birth preference sheet” to help communicate your goals for this experience
Understand the hospital policies and norms
Material covered Day two
Early labor:
Learn the stages of dilation/effacement and the variations of normal
Recognize the emotions and physical sensations common in this stage
Instill confidence in both the birthing parent and supporting parent
Active Labor & Birth:
Explore pain management tools
Practice breath-work and distress tolerance techniques
Increase resilience and your ability to co-regulate with your partner
Immediate Postpartum:
Explore “The Golden Hour” (facilitation of feeding)
Learn the “Ins & Outs” of your postpartum stay (hospital or birth center)
Standard newborn care procedures
Understand normal variations of healing and recovery