We believe that a better birth begins with excellent education all about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
We are thrilled to be able to offer several options for childbirth & postpartum education to our clients:
In-Home Childbirth Education Classes
We believe that being educated about your body in labor, your choices in childbirth, and your options of coping techniques can help prepare you and your partner to move confidently toward your labor. The birth of your baby is a pivotal moment for your family, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to make it as calm and as positive of an experience as possible. We will meet together for four consecutive weeks. Each of our partner doulas will teach one of the classes, and will be available to spend some time answering your questions. Although you can take each class independently, we highly recommend that you complete the series of four, if possible.
The four classes included in our prenatal package are:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Labor & Birth
This class will explore the mechanics of labor and birth. We will discover the many variations of normal birth, the incredible way your body works to bring your baby into the world, and what all of those wires, beeps, and medications are for.
Comfort Measures
Now that we know how everything works, let us help you discover some proven coping techniques. We will talk about many techniques you are familiar with, and hopefully introduce you to many more!
Thoughtful Decisions
Each birth is unique and requires many decisions to be made by the birthing family. Making as many of those decisions ahead of time, as possible, and discussing your expectations and
desires with your partner can make your birth a much more relaxed and grounded experience.
Whether you decide to formalize a birth plan, or not, walking through your choices with your partner will help to make sure you are a unified team on the day of your birth.
You & Your Baby
This class will help prepare you for the first weeks following the birth of your little one. What can you expect from your body during recovery? What should you be prepared for with your newborn? How on earth do you keep this tiny thing alive? From feedings, to swaddling, and how to deal with all that crying (from all of you). This class will help you be as prepared as you can be when you bring your babe home.
Classes are $75 per couple for one class or $250 per couple for all four classes.
Each class is offered conveniently in your home and around your schedule.
Birth Boot Camp® Courses
Lacy Chastain, one of our fabulous doulas, is a certified Birth Boot Camp® teacher, and regularly offers courses from their excellent curriculum. For more information about all the options available in this program, please visit FresnoBirth.com today!
We also offer a variety of specialized services to enhance your birth and postpartum experience! Click below for more information on:
Birth Circle
Looking for a place to connect with other mamas? Our monthly Birth Circle meetings are a fantastic time to meet other moms and find a diverse village of supportive ladies as we navigate motherhood together!