ChildBirth Classes iN lOS aNGELES

Prepare for the Transformation of Birth

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Are you ready to explore your options for childbirth and lactation?

  • "I learned more in Brana and Dawn's birthing class about what to expect during the birthing process than any other class my wife and I took."

    —Stephen

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

Work With Us

Our Childbirth cLASSES INCLUDE

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reserve Your Spot

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.

Contact us

Reach out for a consult to explore our support

Upcoming Workshops

January 10

10-2 Childbirth Workshop

3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop

February 7

10-2 Childbirth Workshop

3:30-7 Postpartum Workshop

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • These workshops are open to all pregnant people and their partners, whether or not you plan to work with us for birth support.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.