Classes

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Education Class (group class)

“Our class was very engaging—an excellent foundation to navigate the last few months of pregnancy and prepare for birth. The examples, instructions, materials, and homework were all extremely beneficial. Our instructor was also conscious of using inclusive/gender-neutral terms and pronouns for parents and partners, which made us feel very comfortable. We highly recommend!”

- Jessica K.

This 6-session, small-group class offers a hybrid model of self-paced learning, in-person practice, and experienced mentorship. Comprised of 2 in-person sessions in metro Atlanta and 4 virtual sessions via Zoom, this class covers:

• The physiology of labor

• When to go to your place of birth

• Breathing principles

• Building a birth team

• Interviewing providers

• Common interventions, including induction and Cesarean birth

• Relaxation scripts

• Physical and pharmacological comfort measures

• Acupressure techniques for labor

COST: $315

CLASS DATES:

JAN/FEB 2025 Class:

• IN PERSON: Sunday, January 5th, 2025, 3-5pm; Morningside (ATL Pelvic Health)

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, January 14th, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, January 21st, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, January 28th, 7:30-9:00 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, February 11th, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• IN PERSON: Sunday, February 16th, 2-5 PM: Morningside (ATL Pelvic Health)

March Class:

• IN PERSON: Sunday, March 2nd, 3-5pm; Roswell (Empower Physical Therapy & Wellness)

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, March 4th, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, March 11th, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, March 18th, 7:30-9:00 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Tuesday, March 25th, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• IN PERSON: Sunday, March 30th, 2-5 PM: Roswell (Empower Physical Therapy & Wellness)

APRIL/MAY CLASS:

• IN PERSON: Sunday, April 27th, 3-5pm; Morningside (ATL Pelvic Health)

• VIRTUAL: Thursday, May 1st, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Thursday, May 8th, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Thursday, May 15th, 7:30-9:00 PM; Zoom

• VIRTUAL: Thursday, May 22nd, 7:30-8:30 PM; Zoom

• IN PERSON: Sunday, May 25th, 2-5 PM: Morningside (ATL Pelvic Health)

To register for this class, please indicate your interest in the inquiry form on our Contact Us page. The instructor will then follow up with additional information and registration details.

Birthing From Within™ (group or private class)

 "As I reflect on our time I want you to know that it truly was a gift to be in your class! Your care was felt, and you brought life to the class in a way I did not think would be possible. It felt like a community and Sean and I were sad for it to end!  Most of all, thank you for empowering us for this journey ahead and for believing in us wholeheartedly as a couple."

- Hannah

Your Birthing From Within childbirth class is designed to empower you with practical tools and knowledge to navigate labor confidently. We focus on teaching a variety of pain-coping techniques, including breathing exercises, relaxation methods, and positioning, so you feel prepared and resilient during the birth process. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of what happens in each stage of labor, helping you feel more connected and informed about the remarkable changes happening in your body.

This class also emphasizes the role of a supportive partner, teaching them how to provide meaningful, hands-on assistance to ensure you feel safe and encouraged. We offer guidance on asking questions and communicating with healthcare providers, so you feel empowered to make informed choices and create a birth experience that truly reflects your needs and desires.

Our goal is to help you approach childbirth with confidence, awareness, evidence-based information, and a strong sense of ownership over your experience, no matter how your little one needs to come into the world. Because birth is unpredictable you will learn how to do “the next best thing” every step of the way.

The eight hour class is held in Roswell and facilitated by Guina Bixler certified Birthing From Within mentor, Birth Story Healer, and certified postpartum Doula

This class offers:

• Dozens of emotional and physical coping tools to avoid suffering

• Stages of labor

• Ways to face and process the fear of labor and birth

• Ways for partners/birth attendants to provide emotional and physical support

• Movement and positioning to avoid suffering and promote labor progress

• Medical procedures: What? When? How? Why/why not?

• The wise and compassionate use of pain medication

• How to communicate effectively with care providers

COST:

• $325 | Group class (Roswell)

• $500 | Private class (Roswell)

GROUP CLASS DATES:

• November 23rd (9am-5pm) - Roswell

• January 4th (9am-5pm) - Roswell

• February 1st (9am-5pm) - Roswell

• March 8th (9am-5pm) - Roswell

• To register for this class, please indicate your interest in the inquiry form on our Contact Us page. The instructor will then follow up with additional information and registration details.

Prenatal/Postpartum Yoga (group & private classes)

Feeling supported by and loving of our bodies can enhance and deepen our relationship to pregnancy, birth, and far beyond.

• Classes are safe and accessible for each trimester

• Specific modifications are offered throughout class

• No prior yoga or movement experience necessary

• Group classes are offered via Zoom; private classes are offered via Zoom or in-person

Contact us for more information on prenatal/postpartum yoga classes.

Lactation Basics (private class)

“As a lactation consultant, I absolutely love seeing patients who have taken this breastfeeding class. On the whole they are less anxious, better prepared, and more successful at breast-feeding. As a bonus, she’s just a lovely person to spend time with.”

- Christie Coursey, IBCLC, Executive Director, Breastfeed Atlanta

The rigors of birth can make it hard for newborns to initiate breast/chest feeding without guidance. And new parents often lack the peer support and resources to succeed at this nutritionally ideal feeding method.

Preparing for breastfeeding/chest feeding before birth can make a profound difference in a parent’s ability to cope, be resourceful and flexible, and see themselves, their baby, and their joint experience in a positive light. Parents who take a lactation class prenatally tend to feel more confident in the face of postnatal exhaustion because they have resources to address potential challenges before they become roadblocks. And when partners and caregivers understand the hows and whys of this tender journey, their encouragement and support can help breastfeeding succeed.

This class offers a nonjudgmental approach to this sometimes complex relationship. In addition to the items listed below, we’ll view optimal breastfeeding on videos and engage in active discussion. Partners are encouraged to attend but not required.

THIS CLASS OFFERS:

• Guidance on getting a good latch

• Positioning advice

• Information about feeding frequency

• Troubleshooting tips

• Hands-on instruction and practice with dolls

• FREE unlimited support by text, phone, or video chat after your baby begins feeding

COST: $250

To register for this class, please indicate your interest in the inquiry form on our Contact Us page. The instructor will then follow up with additional information and registration details.

New Parent, New Baby: Navigating the Fourth Trimester (private class)

“We absolutely LOVED this course. We could not feel more prepared. My mom also overheard some of our newborn class and couldn't believe how prepared/knowledgeable we were after!”

- J.F.

The immediate postpartum period is filled with joy and wonder for new parents. It's also a time when lack of sleep, physical discomfort and hormonal imbalance can undermine the joyfulness, leading to overwhelming stress and anxiety.

If you’re wondering how you’ll manage to care for your newborn while recovering from birth, you’re not alone—all new parents struggle during this time of physical and emotional exhaustion.

This 3-hour private workshop gives expectant parents a boatload of tools and resources to care for their babies—and themselves—after birth, and explores ways to meet the challenges of new parenthood with an open heart and mind.

This PRIVATE class offers:

• How to hold, diaper, swaddle and wear your newborn

• How to trigger your newborn’s calming reflexes

• When to call the pediatrician

• Navigating your newborn’s sleep cycles

• Caring for yourself as you recover from birth

• Managing support from family and friends

COST/LOCATION: $325

To register for this class, please indicate your interest in the inquiry form on our Contact Us page. The instructor will then follow up with additional information and registration details.

Birthing Refresher (private class)

“Thank you for helping us mentally prepare for labor. I felt very peaceful the entire time. Even though I was in pain, I was able to focus on my breath and use different positions/counter pressure. It was a completely different experience than our first delivery. We are grateful for all you did to help us!”

- S.S.

For folks who’ve given birth previously and would like to make space to prepare for this birth and this baby. This private class is offered in Roswell, GA.

THIS PRIVATE CLASS COVERS:

• A refresh of emotional and physical pain-coping tools

• What from your previous birth(s) might be helpful this time around? What might you do differently?

• Partner support

• How to support siblings through this transition

COST: $200

To register for this class, please indicate your interest in the inquiry form on our Contact Us page. The instructor will then follow up with additional information and registration details.