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Home Birth Education
A focused course for families planning birth at home, covering preparation, the midwife's role, normal variations, and what to expect in the first days after birth.
- 4 sessions · 9 hours total
- $95 per family
- Families planning or considering a home birth
Course overview
Dedicated preparation for families planning a home birth, from setting up the space to emergency planning. A focused course for families planning birth at home, covering preparation, the midwife's role, normal variations, and what to expect in the first days after birth.
Perfect for
- Families planning a home birth
- Families still deciding whether home birth is right for them
- Partners and support people
What you'll learn
- Understanding home birth
- Determining whether home birth may be appropriate
- Preparing the home
- The role of the midwife
- What happens during prenatal care
- Birth supplies
- Laboring at home
- Maternal and fetal monitoring
- Comfort measures
- Partner support
- Preparing siblings
- Water birth
- Normal birth variations
- Emergency planning
- Hospital transfer
- Postpartum care
- Newborn care
- Preparing for the first days after birth
Upcoming dates
New dates are coming soon. Request a date and we'll be in touch.
Class FAQ
Do I need a midwife already?
No. The class helps you understand what to look for in a home birth midwife.
Does this replace my midwife's guidance?
No. This class is educational and complements the care you receive from your own provider.
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