Modern Childbirth Education

This is not your typical, boring childbirth class, and we don't subscribe to one-size-fits all ideals or "methods!" Our students rave about the fun, interactive, and comprehensive way we help them prepare for birth – no matter what their birth goals might include.

Our childbirth education classes offer the evidence-based information you’ll need to feel confident during birth and ready to make informed decisions aligned with your needs and values. You’ll learn about a wide range of topics that will help you prepare for your birth whether you’re planning for a hospital, birth center, or home birth; planning to go unmedicated; planning for an epidural as soon as possible; or aren't quite sure of your plans just yet. We give you the tools – you decide which ones and how to use them!

Participation in childbirth education classes is capped at eight families per series to give participants ample space and time to build connections with each other and to have their questions answered fully.

Classes are offered in weekend OR three-week series sessions that are fun, highly interactive and tailored to each family's individual birthing goals. 

Our classes offer information about: 
Pregnancy | Anatomy & Physiology of Birth | Stages of Labor | Common Second Stage Interventions | Informed Consent & Advocacy | Hormones of Birth | Discomfort in Labor | Coping & Relaxation Techniques | Comfort Measures | Planning for Postpartum

Sign up below to register for your choice of upcoming classes. The registration fee is PER FAMILY. *Like all events we offer at Emerald Doulas, our classes are trans-inclusive and we affirm all families, regardless of how they are created. If your family includes more than one co-parent, or if you're bringing a baby into your family via surrogacy or adoption and would like to attend this class as a family unit, just let us know when you register.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To help prevent the spread of the flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other contagious viruses to our vulnerable families, everyone in our space is required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth.

**Please Note: Our Childbirth Education students receive 20% off the registration price for our Infant Feeding and Newborn Care class. The discount code will be provided during the registration process. You must register for Childbirth Education first in order to receive the discount. This discount cannot be combined with the EmDo client discount and will not be applied, refunded, or credited retroactively. 

If you need a different date to accommodate your family's schedule or prefer a customized option for your specific goals and needs, we can help! Click below to learn more about our private class offerings.

Image generously provided by Kallyn Boerner, of Heart and Hands Photography.