Graceful Beginnings Childbirth Class

Personalized childbirth education with the heart of a doula — preparing you for labor, postpartum, and everything in between.

Whether you’re giving birth at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital, your experience should feel informed, peaceful, and empowering. I bring more than 14 years of professional birth work plus the personal wisdom of my own childbearing journey — including home births and postpartum recovery. I know firsthand what it’s like to prepare for birth, navigate the unexpected, and adjust to life with a newborn.

This is not a one-size-fits-all class. Each session is tailored to you — your birth location, your preferences, your partner’s role, and your values. If you wish, I can also weave in faith-based encouragement, scripture, and prayer to strengthen your heart and mind for the journey ahead.

What You’ll Learn

  • The stages of labor and what to expect in each phase

  • Natural comfort techniques: breathing, movement, massage, positioning, and relaxation

  • How to navigate common medical interventions and make informed, confident decisions

  • Creating a realistic birth plan that reflects your needs and priorities

  • Partner and support person roles — practical ways they can help during labor and beyond

  • Postpartum preparation: recovery, emotional well-being, and newborn care from both a doula’s perspective and a mother’s lived experience

Class Options (Private Sessions)

  • Intro Session – 2 hours — $125
    A focused overview or refresher, perfect for reviewing the birth process and practicing comfort techniques.

  • Comprehensive Class – 3.5 hours — $275
    A complete, customized deep dive into labor, birth planning, partner preparation, and postpartum care. Includes:

    • Downloadable handout bundle

    • Personalized birth prep guide

    • Laminated “Labor Positions” quick reference card for your birth bag

    • Optional scripture-based affirmations for labor

Bonus Support

  • Every client receives a pre-class questionnaire so your session is shaped around your unique needs.

  • A 30-minute virtual check-in before your due date to refresh skills, answer last-minute questions, and adjust your birth plan if needed.