Childbirth Classes

Let’s build a nest of tools that help you achieve your birthing goals.

You deserve to feel prepared instead of panicked when thinking about your upcoming birthing experience.

Taking my childbirth preparation course will allow you to walk into your birthing experience with increased confidence. 

“Benefits of prenatal education classes have included increased confidence for labor and birth among women who attended prenatal classes, higher likelihood of breastfeeding, improved communication between childbearing women and their maternity care providers, decreased need for analgesic medication in labor, and increased satisfaction with birth.” (Chalmers & Kingston, 2009; Enkin et al., 2000). Journal of Perinatal Education 

Choosing a childbirth class can be overwhelming.

I provide learning options that fit your schedule, whether learning at a leisurely pace once a week, or a weekend intensive for those who learn best within a more condensed time frame.

 When you join my childbirth classes you will —

Go from:

  • Fearful

  • Anxious about what may happen 

  • Feeling helpless 

  • No idea what questions to ask your doctor or midwife during prenatal visits

To:

  • Confident, informed, and prepared

  • Empowered with evidence-based options 

  • A list of questions to bring to your prenatal appointments

 Childbirth Classes

Private Childbirth Classes

(virtual)

2 classes, 4 hours each, or 4 classes, 2 hours each

The curriculum is taught privately, and at your convenience!

$500

Feeding & Caring for Your Newborn

Not sure about what comes next after your baby arrives?

Flourishing Birth's Feeding & Caring for Your Newborn class covers important topics including hospital procedures before discharge, newborn appearance, how to choose a pediatrician, when to call the doctor, soothing, burping, feeding, bathing, and of course, diaper changing.

$175

  • "I just have to tell you that Tommy and I cannot stop talking about how wonderful your class was this weekend - it was informative, engaging, straight to the point and most of all reassuring."

    - Charlene N. and Tommy C.

  • "Thank you so much for a wonderful class. We learned a lot and we feel lucky that we had such a great teacher with so much unique knowledge and perspective. "

    - Brittney M.

  • “Robin, thank you again for a fantastic class. Our birth experience would have been very different had we been without everything we learned from you!”

    - Allison G. and Kevin W.

  • "Robin, thank you for preparing us for what is to come, what options are available to us, and sharing your perspectives and opinions. I really found it helpful that you provided a number of resources we can use to do our own research and offered questions we could ask our OBGYN so we can be our own advocates and ensure we get the care we want and expect when we are in labor."

    - C.L.

  • "Thank you so much for leading us through such a wonderful childbirth class! We felt so comfortable and inspired learning from you and now feel very excited and confident about the next phase of this journey into parenthood! Thanks for being such a great teacher and support."

    -Jessica M. and Joseph B.

  • "Francesc and I just wanted to thank you again for your class this weekend. You are such a wonderful teacher and we both left feeling confident and at ease about the entire process and we now know what to ask for. You are great at what you do."

    - Molly M. and Francesc M.

 

Questions?

We have answers for you.

  • Giving birth is a major event and it is important to be prepared for it. We often plan our days down to the minute and spend a significant amount of time planning vacations, weddings, home renovations, and other special events. The work you will be doing on “labor day”, bringing another human being into the world, is a BIG event… shouldn’t you prepare for it by learning about all of your options and choices and tapping into your preferences, once you realize you have them? Research shows those who take an excellent childbirth preparation class (“excellent” defined as evidence based, updated and thorough, thought-provoking, and interactive, having all of your questions answered) have a better birthing experience, decreasing the possibility of some medical interventions such as cesarean surgery (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, January, 2016), a decreased need for pain medication, and a higher overall sense of having had a positive birthing experience due to increased self-advocacy, awareness, and empowerment. You deserve that!

  • Lamaze childbirth preparation class is a comprehensive, 8 hour series, covering everything you need to know in order to have the best birth experience possible.

  • Robin offers 2 options, the 8-hour course taught in 4 sessions (2 hours each session), or a 2 day (4 hours each session) weekend intensive. Classes are scheduled at your convenience!

  • ABSOLUTELY!! Robin’s classes are interactive, she prefers to answer any questions you have in real-time (so much better than watching a recording of someone teaching, with no opportunity for interaction). And by the way, there is no such thing as silly questions in her class!

  • Robin loves to chat with people who are not sure if childbirth classes are for them. She offers a free 45-minute consultation where you will be able to share your concerns and receive information about classes offered. Contact her for more details!