Childbirth Education

“Only with trust, faith, and support can the woman allow the birth experience to enlighten and empower her.” – Annie Kennedy and Penny Simkin

Congratulations on your upcoming birth!
Education is one of the most powerful tools for an empowered birth. Through thoughtful preparation of the mind, body, and soul, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions for your birth.

Both Vanessa + Kris are experienced childbirth educators with a passion for helping couples feel informed, confident, and prepared for birth. We offer in-person group childbirth education classes in northern Colorado Springs. Our comprehensive course is Beginnings Birth Center–approved and designed for all couples, regardless of where you plan to give birth.

WHY TAKE A CLASS

Knowledge is power. When you and your partner understand the birth process—and feel prepared to navigate unexpected changes—you set yourselves up for a positive experience, no matter how your baby’s birthday unfolds. In this in-person group class, you’ll learn over four weeks alongside other expecting couples. You’ll gain practical tools in a supportive, comfortable environment, have space to ask questions, and build community with others preparing for birth.

What does the class cover?

CLASS 1: Understanding Birth

  • Physiological birth and how our bodies are designed to give birth

  • Care providers: OBs vs. midwives and choosing your birth place

  • Pain Management: natural and medical options

  • Labor hormones and how your nervous system influences birth

CLASS 2: Labor & Birth

  • Stages of labor and what to expect physically + emotionally

  • Labor + pushing positions

  • Working with your body throughout labor and birth

CLASS 3: Informed Decision Making & Advocacy

  • Understanding hospital policies and how they may impact your birth

  • Advocating for yourself + making informed decisions

  • Labor encouragement, induction and common variations in labor

CLASS 4: Birth Planning & Postpartum

  • Creating your personalized birth plan (using our included template)

  • The golden hour and immediate postpartum care for mom + baby

  • Newborn procedures + postpartum routine care

  • Breastfeeding basics + infant care essentials

Hands-On Learning Every Class: Each class includes birth videos, practical comfort-measure techniques, and opportunities to practice hands-on skills so you and your partner feel more prepared for labor, birth, and beyond.

class options

If you’re hoping for an informed and empowered birth, you’re in the right place. I offer a variety of in-person classes (with virtual options coming soon) designed to prepare you and your partner physically, mentally, and emotionally for labor, birth, breastfeeding, and the immediate postpartum period.

Classes are offered in group settings, with private options available for special circumstances or scheduling needs.

  • GROUP CLASS - COMPREHENSIVE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

    Our most popular class with the most information and opportunity to connect with other couples who often turn into lifelong friendships! Learn everything you need to know about pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum. Perfect for couples planning a hospital, birth center or homebirth.

    Our Comprehensive Childbirth Education Class prepares you on all levels – physically, mentally, and emotionally to navigate your birth experience as it unfolds. You and your partner will complete this class feeling excited, confident, and ready for your birth.

    This is an in-person group class that meets one evening a week for 2 hours over four sessions (8 hours total). Workbook included.

    Investment: $450

  • This option is perfect for any couple who has specific childbirth education needs (VBAC, previous birth trauma, etc) or just needs an expedited class on a timeline that works best with your schedule and/or upcoming due date.

    This class will begin with an initial consultation to learn about your specific desires/needs. I will put together a customized plan for you that can be taught as a 1 day intensive or split into two session that work with your availability.

    Investment: 

    $500 (private custom class)

    $450 (semi-private expedited class)