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:

• _{In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, May 24 & 31, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm FULL}
• _{Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays, June 5, 12, & 26 (skip 6/19), 2025, 6:00-8:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm FULL}
• _{Online - 2-Class Series, Tuesdays, June 10 & 17, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, June 14 & 21, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, June 21 & 22, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm} FULL
• _{In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sun & Sun, June 22 & 29, 2025, 2:00pm-5:30pm  FULL}
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, July 5 & 6, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sundays, July 6 & 13, 2025, 2:00-5:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, July 12 & 13, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Tuesdays, July 15 & 22, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, July 19 & 20, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Mon & Wed, July 28 & 30, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, August 9 & 10, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Tuesdays, August 12 & 19, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, August 13, 20, & 27, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, August 16 & 17, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, August 23 & 24, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Wednesdays, September 3 & 10, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, September 6 & 7, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Sundays, September 7, 14 & 21, 2025, 2:30-5:00pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, September 13 & 14, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Saturdays, August 16 & 17, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Saturdays, September 13 & 20, 2025, 10:00am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:30am-5:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, October 4 & 5, 2025, 9:00am-1:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Series, Wednesdays, October 8 & 15, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Series, Sundays, October 19 & 26, 2025, 2:00-5:30pm

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.