Childbirth Education Classes

Quality, Evidence-Based Education & Access

As a BACE Certified Childbirth Educator, I will guide you through what to expect throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. I explain unmedicated remedies, as well as medical tools that are available to a birthing person as they progress through the stages of labor. I will use my skills as a doula to share hands-on techniques, and advice on how to encourage labor to be more straightforward and calm. I will provide evidence based resources that help expectant parents make educated, informed decisions that are communicated effectively with care providers.

In-Person & Virtual Classes

  • Fully Prepared Childbirth Education

    **NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL OPTIONS!**

    This inclusive, evidence & advocacy based class seeks to educate expectant parents on wellness, comfort, and care options throughout pregnancy, labor and birth so they feel empowered to be an active participant throughout their journey.

    In this class, we will:

    • Discuss signs of labor & what to expect during labor

    • Learn when to leave for birthing place

    • Explore the importance of labor support plans

    • Introduce natural & medical comfort measures, including epidurals

    • Prepare how to communicate effectively with care providers

    • Review induction

    • Learn skills for immediate postpartum care of birthing person & newborn

    This class has two options: IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL. Click the button below for a full list of available classes, dates and times.

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    UPDATE JANUARY 2024: I am only offering private classes at the moment. Group classes will resume in June 2024.

    If you are specifically looking for virtual and in-person group classes, I highly recommend Newton Wellesley Hospital’s Childbirth Education Department!

    BOOK A CHILDBIRTH CLASS

  • Cesarean Birth Preparation

    3 hours, virtual

    This class will provide expectant parents with the tools necessary to walk into the birth of their baby with confidence, and a sense of celebration.

    In this class, we will:

    • Learn necessary medical details of a cesarean birth

    • Share a sensory experience of what to expect

    • Explore potential emotions or concerns one may feel

    • Review the importance of labor support plans

    • Address postpartum recovery & care of birthing person & newborn

    • Review how to feed your baby as you recover.

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    UPDATE JANUARY 2024: I am only offering private classes at the moment. Group classes will resume in June 2024.

    If you are specifically looking for virtual and in-person group classes, I highly recommend Newton Wellesley Hospital’s Childbirth Education Department!

    BOOK A CESAREAN PREP CLASS

  • Empowering Body & Mind to Breastfeed

    3 hours, virtual

    This group, prenatal class focuses on how expecting parents can personally prepare for an upcoming breastfeeding journey.

    In this class, we will:

    • Set individual breastfeeding goals

    • Curate a list of essential items for your home, including nursing stations

    • Create a network of professionals to support you in & out of the home

    • Explore evidence based resources to help you make educated, informed decisions on how you want to feed your baby.

    • Select a pump that is right for you, fit you for correct flange size, explore bottle feeding, and the positive attributes of pacifiers.

    • Prepare for what to expect during the first 24 hours & 2 weeks of your baby’s life

    • Introduce and address early challenges & feeding cues

    • Learn the amazing power of skin to skin after birth

    • Teach you how to confidently hand expression & understand the important role it has in increasing & sustaining milk supply.

    • Always remind you that, “you are enough.”

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    UPDATE JANUARY 2024: ALL BREASTFEEDING CLASSES ARE STILL HAPPENING! Click the button below for all the options! Can’t wait to see you there!

    BOOK A BREASTFEEDING CLASS

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“Erin helped me think through and put together my birth plan in a really organized way and she was available to talk at all times. Erin also shared a lot of helpful information and guided me to ask the right questions with my doctor. There are a lot of things that I love about Erin, but what stands out to me is that she never tells me what to do, rather, she helps me find my intuition to feel good about all the decisions I'm making.” – Tammy

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