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 - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, December 2 & 3, 2023, 9am-12:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, December 3, 2023, 10am-5:30pm FULL}
• _{Online - 3-Class Series, Mondays, December 4, 11, 18, 2023, 6-8:30pm FULL}
• _{Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, December 16 & 17, 2023, 10am-1:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, December 17, 2023, 10am-5:30pm FULL}
• Online - 3-Class Series, Mondays, January 8, 15 & 22, 2024, 6-8:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Thursdays, January 11, 18 & 25, 2024, 6-8:30pm
• _{In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, January 13 & 14, 2024, 10am-1:30pm FULL}
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, January 21 & 28, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, January 27, 2024, 10am-5:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10am-5:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Tue & Tue, February 6 & 13, 2024, 5-8:30pm
• Online - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, February 10 & 11, 2024, 9am-12:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, February 10 & 11, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Sunday, February 11, 2024, 10am-5:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun, February 17 & 18, 2024, 10am-1:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Sundays, March 10, 17 & 24, 2024, 6-8:30pm
• Online - 3-Class Series, Tuesdays, March 12, 19 & 26, 2024, 6-8:30pm
• In-Person - 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10am-5:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sun & Sun, March 17 & 24, 2024, 2-5:30pm
• In-Person - 2-Class Intensive, Sat & Sun ,March 23 & 24, 2024, 10am-1:30pm

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.