This in-person workshop prepares expectant parents to become empowered with the knowledge of their birth options that are grounded in evidence based care. This workshop is for any and all expectant parents, regardless of where they plan to give birth or what their preference may look like. The EBB Childbirth Class teaches evidence-based birth options, advocacy skills to use with medical providers, comfort measures, and common birth interventions. Plus, you will have a built in community of other expectant parents who have similar questions, fears, and excitement as you! All sessions will be interactive and engaging with the added bonus of mentorship from an experienced birth doula and childbirth educator! 

Course includes 3 months access to EBB videos and curricula, which also includes bonus videos on breastfeeding and newborn care & a digital workbook. 

Week 1: 

Orientation

Stages of Labor 

Language, Fears, Biases around childbirth 

Week 2: 

Local birth statistics 

Due dates 

Eating and Drinking during labor 

Comfort measures 

Advocacy 

Week 3: 

Group B Strep 

Comfort Measures

Birthing Positions 

Advocacy 

Interventions 

Birth Plans 

Week 4: 

Comfort Measures Rehearsal 

+ $295 for four week course (includes one support person). Course also includes 3 months access to EBB videos and curricula, which also includes bonus videos on breastfeeding and newborn care & a digital workbook. 

+ one 50% scholarship available for access cardholders

+ pre-registration required