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: $190

Included with registration, no additional fee:

- Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy

- 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:

- 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:
Class fee: $190

• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, February 11 & 12, 2023, 9am-12:30pm FULL 
• 3-Class Series, Sundays, February 12, 19 & 26, 2023, 6-8:30pm FULL 
• 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, February 26 & March 5, 2023, 4-7:30pm FULL 
• 3-Class Series, Tuesdays, February 28, March 7 & 14, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, March 4 & 5, 2023, 10am-1:30pm FULL 
• 3-Class Series, Tue, Wed, Thu, March 7, 8 & 9, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, March 11 & 12, 2023, 9am-12:30pm FULL
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, March 18 & 19, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• IN-PERSON 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9am-4pm FULL
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, April 1 & 2, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Mondays, April 3, 10 & 17, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Tuesdays, April 11, 18 & 25, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Thursdays, April 13, 20 & 27, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, April 15 & 16, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, April 16 & 23, 2023, 4-7:30pm
• IN-PERSON 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9am-4pm
• 3-Class Series, Mondays, May 1, 8 & 15, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, May 3, 10 & 17, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, May 6 & 7, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Thursdays, May 11, 18 & 25, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sat, May 13 & 20, 2023, 1-4:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, May 17, 24 & 31, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• IN-PERSON 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9am-4pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, May 20 & 21, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Thursdays, June 1, 8 & 15, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, June 4 & 11, 2023, 2-5:30pm
• 3-Class Series, Mon, Tue & Wed, June 5, 6 & 7, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, June 10 & 11, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• IN-PERSON 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9am-4pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, June 18 & 25, 2023, 2-5:30pm
• 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, June 24 & 25, 2023, 1-4:30pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

- Name of pregnant person

- Name of person taking class with you

- 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.