ChildBirth Classes iN lOS aNGELES
Prepare for birth and beyond
Are you ready to explore your options for childbirth and lactation?
Childbirth & Postpartum Workshops
Preparation that goes deeper than information
There’s no shortage of classes, books, podcasts, and opinions from professionals, friends, family, and strangers on the internet for expectant parents to take in. And yet, a lot of parents express to us that the more information they take in, the more confused and conflicted they feel when they talk to their care providers.
Most childbirth education focuses on the ins and outs of labor processes and interventions, but very little on how to navigate decisions when things feel unclear or emotionally charged.
That’s where our workshops are different.
What We Do Differently
We stress that there is rarely one right option in birth.
We help you learn how to find your answer, especially when instincts and medical advice may not always neatly line up.
Our workshops are designed to help you:
Understand the physiological needs of the laboring person and baby
Learn somatic techniques to move through stressful decisions more consciously
Learn how to work with the system without feeling overpowered by it
Build confidence in making decisions you can stand behind later
Our Childbirth cLASSES INCLUDE
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Our childbirth workshop blends evidence-based education with experiential learning rather than long lectures.
You’ll explore:
How labor unfolds physiologically and emotionally
What commonly creates fear, tension, or derailment in birth
How to navigate moments when your intuition and medical recommendations don’t match
Decision-making tools you can use in the moment, not just acronyms
Coping techniques specific to you and your unique needs
Hands-on comfort measures and fetal positioning techniques that make birth more comfortable and increase the likelihood of vaginal delivery
We spend significant time helping partners:
Learn practical, effective ways to support labor
Understand what’s actually helpful (and what’s not)
Feel confident and present instead of overwhelmed
We use role-playing, movement, discussion, and reflection so the material actually lands and is retained.
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Our postpartum and lactation workshop helps you look honestly at the early weeks with a newborn, without increasing anxiety or creating unrealistic expectations.
We explore:
What a day in the life of a newborn actually looks like
Why feeding, soothing, and settling take so much time, and how to work with that reality
The emotional and relational shifts that often catch families off guard
How to anticipate needs instead of scrambling in exhaustion
Hands-on lactation education, including preparation before birth
Practical tips and thoughtfully chosen recommendations to support feeding
We include interactive tools, games, and journaling prompts that help you integrate the information and prepare more fully.
People often tell us this workshop helped them feel seen, relieved, and more connected to their partner.
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Preparation for birth, postpartum, and healing, this time with experience behind you
This workshop is designed for parents who have given birth before and are preparing to do it again. It includes both birth and postpartum preparation, with attention to what often feels different the second (or third) time around.
We explore how labor and birth can unfold differently with a body that has already given birth, and how expectations, fears, and confidence may shift based on past experience. We also focus on postpartum realities when there is already a child at home such as less rest, more emotional complexity, and new relationship dynamics.
As with all of our workshops, this class blends evidence-based education with experiential learning rather than long lectures.
You’ll explore:
How labor may differ physiologically and emotionally in subsequent births
How past birth experiences can influence this one
Decision-making when instincts, prior experiences, and medical guidance don’t align
Coping tools and comfort measures tailored to your body and history
Hands-on techniques and fetal positioning that support comfort and vaginal birth
Review of postpartum healing and lactation with a focus on sustainability this time
We also spend focused time supporting partners, helping them:
Adjust their role with an older child in the family
Offer effective labor and postpartum support
Stay present and grounded during a more complex season
We use role-playing, movement, discussion, and reflection so the material integrates deeply and feels accessible.
Availability is limited to protect depth, dialogue, and individualized care. Classes are capped at 5 couples.
For Parents Who Want Something Deeper
These workshops are for parents who sense that:
They may have work to do around their desire for control and exploring the benefits of surrender, flexibility and discernment
Confidence comes from learning to pause and respond one step at a time, not reacting on a gut level in moments of vulnerability
The physiological and emotional needs of labor don’t have to be exchanged for safety. The bar should be higher than simply “healthy baby, healthy mama.”
People often laugh, cry, and leave our classes feeling more connected and more empowered than when they arrived.
Reach out for a consult to explore our support
Upcoming Workshops
March 7
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
April 18
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
May 16
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
June 13
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
July 11
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
August 22
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
September 19
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
October 17
10-2 Childbirth Workshop
3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop
Frequently Asked Questions
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The total fee for both the Childbirth Workshop and the Postpartum/Lactation Workshop is $550.
If you later hire us as your birth doulas, this fee is applied toward your doula package.
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Our workshops are held in the San Fernando Valley in a calm, comfortable setting designed for conversation and hands-on learning. Exact location details are shared once you’re registered.
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These workshops are open to all pregnant people and their partners, whether or not you plan to work with us for birth support.
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Absolutely. We offer “Birthing Again” workshops designed for parents who have already experienced birth. These classes serve as a refresher while also addressing the new challenges of having a child at home. We cover what’s likely to come up this time, help you revisit coping strategies, and prepare both you and your partner for this next chapter. Please inquire for information about dates!
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Yes! We strongly encourage partners to be present. Birth is not a solo event. Partners learn concrete, usable skills for labor, decision-making, and postpartum support.
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Most families attend the childbirth workshop in the third trimester and the postpartum/lactation workshop closer to their due date. We’ll help you choose timing that fits your pregnancy and care plan.