CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

Taking an Evidence Based Birth class before labor empowers expecting families with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions during childbirth. By understanding the birth process, pain management options, and potential interventions, families can better advocate for their needs and create a positive, empowered birth experience.


Evidence Based Birth® 4 Week Express Group Classes with Community Aware Birthworker

  • Get Empowered with a Childbirth Class you and your support person will LOVE!! Join Heather and Rhonda for this 4-Week Express Series. EBB created the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class to skillfully mentor you and your support team in evidence based care, comfort measures, and advocacy, so that you can embrace your birth and parenting experiences with courage and confidence.tion

    • Stages & Hormones of Labor

    • Comfort Measures Discussed: Acupressure, Counter-pressure, Comforting Massage Touch, Positions, Birth Ball and Peanut Ball, Hydrotherapy, Heat and Cold Therapy, TENS Unit, Mindfulness and Affirmations, Aromatherapy, Music Therapy, Epidural, Nitrous Oxide, Protecting the Perineum

    • Materials Provided: Relaxation Scripts, Acupressure Cheat Sheet, Birth & Postpartum Planning Sheets, List of Best Foods & Drinks for Labor, Hospital Packing List

    • Evidence-Based Research

    • Ways to Help Prevent Preventable Cesareans & Family-Centered Cesareans

    • Decision-Making Skills

    • Advocacy Skills for Partners, Navigating Hard Decisions

    • Newborn Procedures to Expect

    • Breastfeeding & Newborn Basics

    • Core & Pelvic Floor Preparation

  • 4 Week Class Series

    Sundays 2-5pm CST, Live via Zoom

    Class is part self study during the week and Live sessions each Sunday with option for In-Person Week4

    DATES AND REGISTRATION

Flexible Virtual and Individual Classes with Oily Doula

  • Customize a program based on your individual birth education needs. Benefit from Evidence Based Birth content and Oily Doula’s years of experience as a birth educator.

    • Ask the Doula

    • Preparing Your Body for Birth

    • Creating a Birth and Postpartum Guide

    • Stages of Labor

    • Common Interventions and Medications

    • Comfort Measures and Labor Support

    Option to customize and create a class based on your own needs and preferences

  • All classes will be held on Zoom


    REGISTER HERE