Childbirth Education
Classes | Carroll County, MD
Childbirth Education Classes
for New Moms and Current Moms
Childbirth is possibly the most sacred milestone in your life – marking the beginning of a new chapter in your life – as you love and nurture a whole new little life. In this class, you will discover nuances of pregnancy and childbirth beyond what you typically read or hear about, so you and your partner can embrace, guide, and cherish your experience to the fullest.
What You’ll Receive From This Unique, In-Person Birth Preparation Class
What to Expect:
Whether a first-time or fifth-time mom, and whether having a natural birth, home birth, or c-section, this 2-part evidence-based birth education class will help you and your partner be more prepared, present, and empowered during your birthing journey. You will also have a better understanding of commonly used interventions.
Session 1
The Rhythm and Wisdom of Birth
• Understand how your body is naturally designed to grow, nourish, and birth your baby, while building deeper trust in your instincts throughout pregnancy and labor.
• Develop a birthing mindset and sense of awareness that can help reduce fear, ease anxiety, and create a calmer, more grounded labor experience.
•Learn how to recognize and respond to your body’s cues with gentleness, resilience, confidence, and supportive coping techniques during labor and birth.
•Build confidence in the natural rhythm of labor by learning how to surrender to the process instead of feeling pressure to control every moment.
Session 2
Comfort Measures and Honoring Your Voice in Birth
• Through guided reflection and visualization, begin to shape a clear vision of the kind of birth you want – emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
• Learn how to create a calm, supportive birth environment through lighting, sound, comfort measures, movement, and emotional support that encourages relaxation during labor.
• Know your options during the birthing process – understand informed consent and when and how to speak up.
• Use breathing, positioning, massage, nervous system regulation, swaying, or vocalizing in harmony with contractions to reduce pain and fear.
During each session, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator, Sara Vidal provides professional, heart-centered guidance, hands-on techniques, and supportive practices so you both can feel more comfortable and calm during labor. Sara has certifications through Childbirth International, HypnoActive Birth and the VBAC Link.
A 2017 NIH study found that mothers who took childbirth classes reported feeling more prepared, better informed and more confident during labor and delivery.
Investment:
$350
Additional Details:
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You may bring an exercise ball (to sit/spiral on), yoga mat, cushion, pillow, and/or blanket so you may sit in relaxation.
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We suggest you take this class when you are 20 to 34 weeks pregnant, so you have time to practice what you learn. However, we will welcome you at any time during your journey.
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This small-group birth class covers more details about what you and your body go through, as well as more holistic practices to support you, than your hospital birth or labor classes. If you are planning a hospital birth, we recommend attending the hospital tour along with this class for a well-rounded preparation experience.