Self-PacedLive Virtual
Breastfeeding for Beginners
A supportive introduction to feeding your baby, understanding milk supply, comfortable latching and knowing when to get help.
- 5 modules · 25 lessons
- $125
Rooted Beginnings Childbirth Education
Education for Every Stage of Birth, Baby & Beyond
Rooted Beginnings provides comprehensive childbirth, home birth, pregnancy, herbal and family education designed to help families and birth professionals approach pregnancy, birth, postpartum and children's wellness with greater knowledge and confidence.
Evidence-informed teaching
Classes grounded in current evidence, clinical experience and respect for your decisions.
Family-centered
Partners, siblings and support people are welcome and woven into every class.
Botanical wisdom
Herbal education taught with clear safety guidance and traditional knowledge.
Learn your way
Choose in-person gatherings, live virtual sessions or self-paced online study.
Featured Classes
Classes for families and birth professionals
Every course is offered in the format that fits your life — gather in person, join a live virtual session, or move at your own pace online.
In-PersonLive Virtual
Comprehensive Childbirth Education
A full childbirth preparation series covering pregnancy, labor, birth, newborn care and early postpartum.
- 5 sessions · 12 hours total
- $120 per family
In-PersonLive Virtual
Home Birth Education
Dedicated preparation for families planning a home birth, from setting up the space to emergency planning.
- 4 sessions · 9 hours total
- $95 per family
Self-PacedLive Virtual
Herbs & Supplements for Pregnancy
An educational look at herbal safety, preparations and supplements commonly encountered during pregnancy.
- 6 modules · approx. 5 hours
- $50
Self-PacedLive Virtual
Herbs for Children: Foundations of Family Herbalism
A safety-focused introduction to gentle herbal care for babies and children at home.
- 6 modules · approx. 5 hours
- $125
Self-PacedLive Virtual
Herbalism for Birth Workers
A professional continuing-education style course for midwives, doulas and birth professionals.
- 10 modules · approx. 14 hours
- $145
Your Childbirth class kit
Every in-person and virtual Childbirth student receives a class kit with materials for class, birth preparation, and the early days with your baby. Everything comes together in a drawstring bag or tote.
Class materials
- Class workbook
- Birth preferences worksheet
- BRAIN decision-making card
- Labor positions card
- Comfort measures card
Comfort items
- Small comb
- Peppermint essential oil
- Lavender essential oil
Postpartum & newborn
- Postpartum planning sheet
- Hospital / homebirth packing checklist
- Newborn feeding resource
- Digital resource QR code
The resource QR code is included in both virtual and in-person kits. Essential oils are optional comfort items, not medical treatments; discuss their suitability with your care provider and keep them away from children.
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