In this Birth Essentials series, you will learn basic information about the birth process, stages of labor, pain management, and postpartum recovery. You'll practice coping techniques, relaxation activities, and labor positions.
Taught by Heidi Duncan, a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator with over 20 years of professional experience, this course will help you glean the knowledge she has gained supporting hundreds of families during labor and birth in every setting.
See the OPTIONS section for Upcoming Dates. Available in 4 formats:
- ONE WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm
- TWO WEEKENDS: 2 Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm
- TWO WEEKENDS: 2 Sundays, 1 pm - 6 pm
- 4-WEEK SERIES: Wednesday nights, 6-8 pm
This class is focused on community birth (home and birth center) but is also open to those planning hospital birth.
PLEASE PLAN TO FINISH THIS CLASS BY 37 WEEKS!
The $150 class fee covers attendance for the birthing person and a partner for the 4-week series of 2-hour classes (or weekend sessions of two 4-hour days with a 1-hour lunch break). Each family will receive a full-color Preparing For Birth workbook and additional printed resources.
After you've completed your purchase, you will be prompted to download files. These are supplemental resources that are offered as part of the class.
The optional $50 upgrade includes a private Zoom chat to assist with birth planning or supplement any topic covered in the class.
Both group and private formats have been discounted for the benefit of the homebirth families at Clarksville Midwifery. Still, anyone in the community may attend and enjoy the great value offered through this series.
Classes will meet in the Community Room at Clarksville Midwifery, 225 Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville, TN 37043.
We will honor the current office policy for mask-wearing at the time of the class. This applies to all attendees.
