Baby Steps offers childbirth, breastfeeding & postpartum classes, doula & lactation support, & more.

Intuitive Birth Click here to find a class near you
If you'd like a natural birth, this is the ideal class for you! In addition to increased emotional security regarding birth, Intuitive Birth students are 68% less likely to have a cesarean than the average mother. 70% of Intuitive Birth students who give birth vaginally do so with no pain medication. Below is class-by-class content for our 9- and 6-week group format classes. Each class meets for 18 hours total. Virtual and private classes may also be available. For more details click on our FAQ section below. Click here to find a class near you and get details about specific class locations, prices, and refund policies.
Class Content
Nurturing Your Baby & Yourself: Nutrition & Exercise for Pregnancy Specific information on how to stay healthy and low risk, as well as some basic information about breastfeeding. Reframing Your Birth Concepts Learn about the many things you can do during pregnancy to positively affect your birth experience. Begin to examine your beliefs about labor and birth, setting yourself on the path towards a comfortable, fearless birth. Your Birth Begins Physiology of the first stage of labor, including what your body and baby are doing during this time, how fear impacts labor, and how to stay comfortable without medications. The Journey Continues: Active Labor & Transition A wide variety of comfort measures for the most challenging part of labor, including positioning, massage, relaxation, and more. Second Stage & Birth There are many ways to give birth to your baby. Learn about positions, comfort, and why the first hours after your baby's birth are so important. Begin to practice these with our first in-class labor rehearsal. Off the Beaten Path Learn how to make your birth experience a positive one, no matter what path your labor takes. Explore potential complications (including how to differentiate between complications and variations of normal) and learn about cesarean sections, including how best to avoid having one. Creating Your Birth Learn how to evaluate the nearly endless options that are available to you during your labor and birth, and the merits of "birth planning." Determine your own top priorities for your birth, and how to translate those into an effective birth plan. Putting it All Together Put into practice the many techniques you've learned so far with a second in-class labor rehearsal, as well as a review of the stages of labor and an in-depth discussion of comfort measures. Postpartum & Your New Family How will you feel and what will you need postpartum? How do babies sleep? Why do babies cry? What is breastfeeding like? These questions and more will be answered.
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Natural Birth Weekend Workshop Click here to find a class near you
Maybe you'd like a natural birth, but you waited too long to take a class that lasts several weeks, or you and your partner have too many scheduling conflicts. This workshop is perfect for you! Spend two full days immersed in birth knowledge, practice, and preparation. The material covered is similar to our Intuitive Birth class.


Preparing for Your Birth Click here to find a class near you
This 6-hour class is ideal for women who'd like a short childbirth class with unbiased information about giving birth. Class begins with a discussion of how to stay healthy and low-risk during the remainder of your pregnancy. You'll learn about the stages of labor, what's happening with your body and baby during labor and birth, and the different options available to you for handling the intense sensations of labor. You'll learn how to evaluate information about procedures you may be offered, and how to make a birth plan. For more information about this class, visit our FAQ section. If you'd like to have a natural birth, you should consider taking our Intuitive Birth class, or our Natural Birth Weekend Workshop.
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First Trimester Essentials Click here to find a class near you
If you're trying to conceive or newly pregnant, this class is essential! Get the real story behind the pregnancy myths you may have heard, as well as how to stay healthy and comfortable during your pregnancy. You'll learn some basic information about labor and birth, and we'll help you figure out what kind of support you'll need during labor. Get information about common prenatal tests you may be offered, and how you can avoid a cesarean section.


Breastfeeding Your Baby Click here to find a class near you
While it may seem like it should come naturally, breastfeeding is not always without challenges. Be prepared to face those challenges head-on. You'll learn about the benefits of breastfeeding (some of them may surprise you!), how to overcome doubts and uncertainty, what the early days of breastfeeding will be like, nursing positions and props, and how to work through various breastfeeding problems. You'll also learn about pumping and supplementing, introducing solids, and weaning. Baby Steps also offers hands-on support from a Lactation Specialist. Click here for more information.
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The Green Baby Click here to find a class near you
Discover the benefits of different kinds of environmentally friendly, natural products for your baby. You will learn what some of these products are, why they are often healthier for your baby, and how you can positively impact the environment with your baby product choices.


Why Choose Homebirth? Click here to find a class near you
For many women, the idea of giving birth at home, where her baby was conceived and where she's most comfortable, is very appealing. But what if something goes wrong? Learn the facts about homebirth, including a statistical comparison between home and hospital so you can decide for yourself which is safer for you. Learn what homebirth midwives typically bring to a birth and how emergencies are handled. Find out what emotional benefits you get by giving birth at home. There will time for Q&A, so bring your questions!


The Circumcision Decision Click here to find a class near you
In the past, parents usually circumcised by default. But like most things related to our children's health, circumcision is optional. Learn what, exactly, happens during a circumcision, common myths surrounding the procedure, risks and benefits of the surgery, and how to care for a baby who is not circumcised.

Intuitive Birth	Natural Birth Weekend Workshop	Preparing for Your Birth	1st Trimester Essentials
Breastfeeding Your Baby	The Green Baby	Why Choose Homebirth?	The Circumcision Decision