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

• Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays, June 1, 8 & 15, 2023, 6-8:30pm  FULL
• Online - 3-Class Series, Mon, Tue & Wed, June 5, 6 & 7, 2023, 6-8:30pm FULL
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10am-5:30pm FULL
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, June 24 & 25, 2023, 10am-1pm FULL
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, June 24 & 25, 2023, 1-4:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, July 8 & 9, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, July 9 & 16, 2023, 10am-1:30pm FULL
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Tue & Tue, July 11 & 18, 2023, 5-8:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays, July 13, 20 & 27, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, July 22, 2023, 9am-4pm WAITLIST
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, July 30 & August 6, 2023, 1-4:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, August 5, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Mondays, August 7, 14 & 21, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, August 9, 16 & 23, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, August 12, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, August 19, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Tue & Tue, August 22 & 29, 5-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, September 9 & 10, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, September 10 & 17, 2023, 2-5:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, September 13, 20 & 27, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Tue & Tue, September 19 & 26, 2023, 5-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, September 30 & October 1, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Mondays, October 2, 9 , 16, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Tue & Tue, October 17 & 24, 2023, 5-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22, 2023, 10am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22, 2023, 10am-1:45pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays,November 2, 9 , 16, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, November 4 & 5, 2023, 10am-1:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Tue & Tue, November 7 & 14, 2023, 5-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, November 11, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Tuesdays,November 14, 21, 28, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, November 18 & 19, 2023, 10am-1:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, December 2 & 3, 2023, 9am-12:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, December 3, 2023, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Mondays, December 4, 11, 18, 2023, 6-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun,December 16 & 17, 2023, 10am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, December 17, 2023, 10am-5:30pm

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.