The Annapolis Doula Childbirth Classes

Birth Boot Camp Comprehensive:

Complete Preparation for an Amazing Birth

If you desire an unmedicated birth, are first-time parents or are preparing for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), this class will prepare you on all levels - physically, mentally and emotionally, Workbook included. This class series runs 25 hours and is typically taught over a 10 week period or ten 2.5 hour sessions.

Birth Boot Camp: Your Birth Center Birth

Training for an amazing out of hospital birth.

If you are planning on having your baby at home or in a freestanding birth center, this class will give you the nuts and bolts of labor. Learn what happens before, during and after birth as well as variations of labor and birth videos of out-of-hospital births. While comfort measures and relaxation are taught in this class series the "Comfort Measures: Amazing Coping Strategies for Labor" workshop compliments this childbirth class nicely. Workbook included. Class time 10 hours typically broken up into four 2.5 hour sessions.

Comfort Measures:

Amazing Strategies For Labor

This workshop is designed to help both partners build confidence for the big day. You will take in lots of relaxation, comfort measures, massage, imagery for labor as well as communication skills for labor. This workshop does not replace a childbirth education course. The wonderful workbook that comes with this workshop is one you will want to spend time with for the duration of the pregnancy. Class time is approximately 4 hours.