Childbirth Education

Embrace Birth

Join in the fun for our 4-hour, engaging, comprehensive childbirth class.
What makes our class special? We take a (socially distant) hands-on approach to learning. You and your support person will practice breathing, comfort techniques, and so much more. Feel prepared by exploring the ins & outs of labor and birth with Embrace Doulas.

*This class is recommended to take between 30 and 36 weeks.

Topics We'll Cover:

Anatomy of Labor & Birth
Learn the basics of the body, the cervix, the pelvis, fetal position and more.

Your Birth Team
Learn the who’s who in the labor room and the important roles they each play.

Exploring the Stages of Labor
Early Labor, Active Labor, Transition, Birth, and the Placenta

Signs of Labor
Recognize the early signs of labor & when to go to the hospital.

Induction
Discuss both natural and medical methods of inductions, when, why and how.

The Natural Side of Labor
Practice positions, comfort techniques, breathing, and engaging your senses.

The Medical Side of Labor 
Common medical interventions, reasons, benefits and risks.

Time to Push
Learn how to effectively push, different positions, and more.

Cesarean
A brief introduction on what to expect.

Writing a Birth Plan
Making decisions with your partner & effectively communicating with your Birth Team.

The Golden Hour
What to expect for the first hour after your baby is born.

Interested? Fill out our contact form and you will receive an email with more information and class pricing.