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Childbirth Classes & Workshops

Learn tools and techniques to prepare you for birth.  

I’m often asked “Do I need to take a birth class if I hire you as my doula?”


My answer? Yes! 


During our time together, my goal is to build a trusting relationship with you and your partner. I’ll get to know you both, learn about your birth plan and preferences, and what kind of support you want (or don’t want). 


In those visits, we’ll talk about signs of labor, what to expect, when to call me, when I’ll arrive, and my role in helping you get settled at your birth place. And I’ll help provide guidance and answer your questions along the way. 


When having conversations about the labor progress, position changes, comfort measures or decision-making...my clients who have taken a class are more prepared for these discussions and make adjustments. 


I can set you up with the basics that you need to know. But, although I wish I could, I can’t provide you with ALL the information you need to prepare for birth during our limited time together. 


That’s why I include access to my childbirth classes in my birth doula support packages. You’ll gain the necessary tools and skills you need to feel confident and prepared for the birth of your baby. 


And that way our time together can be focused on developing our relationship and setting you up for a calm, smooth birth experience.

Childbirth Classes in Portland, OR & Virtually

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Series

  • Take the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class to get empowered for your birth! You’ll love this 100% interactive online series that’s perfect for today's busy families. I teach the ACCELERATED Online class of the full Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. What that means is:
  • The original 6-class structure is condensed into 4- classes
  • Your time committement between classes to watch videos, do research and reading is between 2-4 hours depending on the learning objectives


YOu wiill gain access to the EBB® Parent Portal to:

  • Watch videos
  • Download the workbook
  • Browse the extensive virtual library of information from EBB®
  • BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos
  • BONUS: Earn points throughout the class to get prizes at the end!


This class is a game-changer for parents that want to feel confident and prepared to meet their baby. Enjoy a fun, friendly, and approachable class environment, all from the comfort and safety of your own home! First-time parents and experienced parents are welcome.


Ready to get empowered? Only FIVE (5) spots are available for each class.


Upcoming Dates

Classes are taught through Zoom from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Pacific Time

  • Tuesdays: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31
  • Tuesdays: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
  • Private instruction available to accomodate different schedules


Cost: $267-$355

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Your Birthing Day: One-Day Intensive Childbirth Class

Short on time? A one-day childbirth class may be the perfect fit for you and your partner.


Sign up for Your Birthing Day - One Day Intensive Childbirth Class to get insight into the birthing process and learn how to navigate any given birth location. 


You’ll gain useful tools from two experienced doulas to help you navigate through birth and those first few weeks of life with your newborn. Get answers to topics like:

  • What does labor look like?
  • How can I cope through the intensity of birth?
  • What are my options in birth?
  • What does postpartum recovery REALLY look like?
  • What does feeding my baby look like?
  • What does life with a newborn look like?


Does this all sound amazing to you? Spend the day with us - IN PERSON. This interactive class will give you confidence as your journey into the world of parenting. And did we mention...there will be SNACKS! 


Only FIVE spots available per class. Grab yours today! 


One-Day Intensive: $229

  • Price includes 1 birthing person + support person(s)


Class Location

  • Community Space in Brave Care - Cedar Hills, 2935 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005  


Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, December 3, 2022 - 10:30 am to 4:30 pm - 1 spots remain
  • Sunday, January 8, 2023 - 10:30 am to 4:30 pm - 3 spots remain
  • Sunday, February 19, 2023  - 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday, March 4, 2023  - 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday, March 18, 2023 - - 10:30 am to 4:30 pm

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Evidence Based Birth® Savvy Birth 101

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the healthcare system? The Savvy Birth 101 is the perfect workshop for parents preparing for a hospital birth. 


In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn what to expect once you walk through those hospital doors and how to navigate the hospital system with ease.


I’ll help you learn how to form the ultimate birth team. So when the time comes to bring your baby into the world, you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care.


With Savvy Birth 101, you and your partner will: 

  1. Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based care and routine care.
  2. Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units.
  3. Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that you and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care.


Watch this quick workshop introduction from the founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker.


Get empowered for your hospital birth today! Contact me to get instant access to Savvy Birth 101.  


Refund policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to future workshops or seminars. 


Cost: $47

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Evidence Based Birth® Savvy Birth for Parents

 Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about all the unknowns… like how do I know if my wishes will be respected? Will my birth plan be followed? Can I avoid a traumatic birth experience, if I had one before? 

The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. 


At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse.  You will discover strategies for asking questions without seeming disrespectful and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth.  


Unlike other childbirth classes, we will help you avoid the typical assembly-line care with six virtual “tickets!”  These “tickets” are your secret advantage to coping with the unknowns of birth!  At the workshop you’ll find out how you can use these tickets in the hospital or wherever you intend to give birth!


Ali (The Forty Day Doula) and I are excited to offer the Savvy Birth Workshop to parents in the Portland, OR community. We believe that the knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Workshop will leave you and your partner inspired, hopeful, and excited about the upcoming birth of your baby… ready to approach the big day with a savvy swing in your step!


Watch this quick workshop introduction from the founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker.


This Savvy Birth Workshop is an in person class that take place at Brave Care Cedar HIlls.


Learning Objective covered in the Workshop

  1. Define evidence-based care 
  2. Discuss the availability and pros/cons of local birth options
  3. Practice respectful ways to talk with your provider
  4. Discuss how partners, doulas, and nurses can work together to provide labor support
  5. Describe the benefits and limitations of birth plans
  6. Discuss the human and legal rights of birthing persons


Refund policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to future workshops or seminars. 


Cost: $67


Schedule a Workshop

Hypnobabies® Hypno-Doula Deepening Your Hypnosis

Are you interested in enjoying your baby’s natural birth by using hypnosis to eliminate pain and fear? Maybe you can’t attend an in-person class or you simply want to study on your own. 


Take a look at the Hypnobabies® Home Study Course! You’ll learn techniques to train your mind to feel contractions as pressure, tightening, pushing and baby movement sensations. This thorough and complete preparation for childbirth education course, will prepare you and your partner for a calmer, more relaxed birthing experience. 


Purchase the Home-Study Course and then contact me for Hypno-Doula support. As a Hypnobabies® Hypnobirthing Doula I can meet with you to deepen your hypnosis practice and facilitate a birth rehearsal.  


Use code hypno1528 for 15% off the Hypnobabies® Home Study Course. 

PURCHASE Home-Study Course

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