Childbirth Education:
​ Catered to Your Needs

Let's face it, while we all know that childbirth classes are a great way to help you prepare for the birth of your baby, no one wants to sit through a boring, slow paced, dry class for four weekends. That's why at Heartfelt Hands Birth services we have developed several childbirth education options to fit the needs of the diverse community of families we serve while being informative, engaging, sensitive to your time and most of all FUN!

Birth Basics Class

​Group Classes 
     Grab your favorite pregnant friend and your birth companions or come make some new friends! This 12 hr class (split between three days), covers all the information you may need to make informed decisions when it comes time to birth your baby. Our group classes are taught by experienced birth doulas who; through education, training,  and experience have developed  classes to ensure you and your support person walk away feeling knowledgeable and prepared for your birth experience.  In addition to the wealth of information you will receive, this class will give you practical hands on experience for tried and true comfort measures in labor, as well as the ins and outs of caring for a newborn.  Not only will they keep you and your birth partner engaged and laughing, but we promise the only question you'll have at the end is "How did 12hrs. go by so fast!?".   

​   Private Classes
For some families group classes do not fit their style or schedule. For others a group class may feel too public to answer their more intimate questions. If this describes you our private childbirth class is the perfect solution. Our doulas will meet you in the comfort of your home with dates and times
that work for you.  
You can sit back and relax because
​our Doulas will come prepared with everything necessary to  give you the same quality class offered in our group sessions but with the convenience and intimacy of your own surroundings. These classes are also a great option if you desire a more individualized curriculum and while we will cover all the important topics we're happy to customize the curriculum to your needs. It's a childbirth education option exactly as it should be;
​your way!  
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Mini Classes

Your Best Hospital Birth 
In this mini session, we go more in depth about the options you have when giving birth in a hospital setting. Hospital policies for the most popular hospitals our clients use are discussed, as well as more detailed information regarding interventions and pain management options. This class is meant to prepare families for the birth they want, as well as help them feel confident to make decisions regarding any changes that may arise during the birth process. 

Home Birth:
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For families choosing home birth this class is the perfect compliment  to our basic birth class. Doulas experienced in supporting families through home birth will help you explore your options unique to this birth setting. Your instructor will discuss ways you can ensure your house and family are  prepared for the birth of your baby, cover an array of natural comfort measures, and even give a hands on demonstration of the birth tubs we have  available for our clients' use.

Family Centered Cesarean Birth
Our doulas know that birth looks different for many families, and those  who know they will have a cesarean birth have a unique set of questions and needs. This class honors that birth choice and helps you understand all the options who may have available to you during your cesarean birth. At the completion of this class families will not just understand how they can create a unique family centered cesarean birth plan, but will also have tools to assist in their postpartum recovery.  

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Let's VBAC This!
Today more and more families are exploring the option of having a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean birth. This mini class will help you know the questions to ask early on to ensure your provider is supportive of your desire for a VBAC and then help you prepare physically and emotionally for that journey. You'll walk away feeling confident in knowing the options available to you in pregnancy & labor.  

Water Babies 
Water birth is becoming an increasingly popular birthing choice for many families. This class will cover the benefits of water birth, what to expect when giving birth in the water, and resources to help you pick the hospital or home birth midwife to help you prepare for this method of birth. You will even have the opportunity to climb into the roomy birth tubs we have available for clients.

High Risk & You
For some families pregnancy is met with complications and a very different set of worries. This class was developed to help mothers and their families who are experiencing a high risk pregnancy to navigate these rough waters. We will discuss local hospitals that offer the highest level of care, and go more in depth than in our birth basics  class in regards to monitoring, interventions, preterm labor, and NICU care.