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Childbirth Preparation Classes

Join local doulas, Anna Page and Abby Cape, for Birth Foundations: a comprehensive, in-person prenatal education class designed to help you feel more confident, informed, and empowered as you prepare to meet your baby. This workshop is divided into two sessions, totaling 4 hours of personalized education. Alongside other pregnant families in these small classes, you can experience the support and preparation that doulas provide prenatally.

What's included in Birth Foundations?

Birth Planning, Values, and Mindset

In our first childbirth education session, we'll walk through the essentials of a birth plan that aligns with your values and is flexible for the unpredictability of labor. We'll also explore your priorities, teach you how to navigate decision-making during labor, and determine what truly matters to your experience.

Hands-On Prep and Practice

In our second session, you and your support person will get hands-on practice with labor positions, comfort techniques, and breathing strategies. We'll also cover the many pain management techniques you can utilize throughout your labor.

Revive Rehab

During our second session, we'll include an hour of instruction from one of the pelvic floor therapists from Revive Rehab. They will cover pelvic floor 101, how to push, and more.

Take Home Items

From this workshop, you'll get:

a postpartum care package
reference sheets to take with you
a complete birth plan
new connections with other birthing families
access to local pregnancy, birth, and postpartum resources

Who is this class for?

Whether you have prior birthing experience or you're a first-time parent, this class will help you build a foundation for a more informed and supported birth experience. We'll gather in the cozy space at Vera Chiropractic, a local Columbia business dedicated to supporting pregnant individuals and children.

This workshop is open to birthing people in their 2nd or 3rd trimester and their support partners.