Getting Ready for Birth

In-Person or Online via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy. Classes fill - register early!

We will explore the expected and unexpected, the wide range of normal, and the choices you may be faced with during your labor and birth. During this 7-hour class we debunk common myths and answer your questions so that you can confidently create your preferences/plan and make decisions throughout your birth process.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Class covers:

• how your body works and how labor works
• best practices, using evidence-based information, for labor and birth
• how to stay calm & comfortable, from breath-work to epidurals
• how doctors and midwives can help, including medical pain relief, induction, and cesarean delivery
• collaborative decision-making
• hospital routines and policies
• when to call and when to go
• warning signs and when to seek care

Class fee: $200

Included with registration, no additional fee:

- Life with Baby: Easing the Transition

- Mind Body Birth: Comfort Measures

Choose dates and send with your class registration request email.

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready for Birth:

- Mind Body Prgenancy Workshop (class fee reduced to $60 with class registration)

- Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

- Getting Ready for Your Newborn

- Spinning Babies Parent Class (class fee discounted to $100 with class registration)

Choose from class dates:

• _{Online - 2-Class Series, Tuesdays, December 3 & 10, 2024, 5:00-8:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:00am-6:00pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, December 7 & 8, 2024, 9:00am-12:30pm FULL}
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, December 14 & 15, 2024, 9:30am-1:30pm
• _{Online - 3-Class Series, Mondays, December 2, 9 & 16, 2024, 6:00-8:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, December 28, 2024, 10:00am-6:00pm FULL}
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sun & Sun, January 5 & 12, 2025, 12:00-3:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, January 11 & 12, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, January 11 & 12, 2025, 4:30-8:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series,Tue & Tue, January 14 & 21, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays, January 16, 23, & 30, 2025, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, February 1 & 2, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, February 8 & 15, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, February 8 & 15, 2025, 4:30-8:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series,Tue & Tue, February 12 & 19, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series,Sun & Sun, February 16 & 23, 2025, 2:00-5:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays, February 20, 27 & March 6, 2025, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, February 23, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, March 1 & 8, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, March 8, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, March 8 & 9, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, March 15 & 22, 2025, 4:30-8:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series,Sun & Sun, March 16 & 23, 2025, 2:00-5:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series,Wed & Wed, March 19 & 26, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, March 30, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

- Name of pregnant person

- Name of person taking class with the pregnant person

- Due Date

- Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

- Class Requested, Name & Dates

- Class Requested, Name & Dates

- Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.