Amani Childbirth Course

There's so much to learn when bringing your newborn into the world

Certified childbirth educators will guide you through everything you need to know during these nine months, including how to take care of yourself.

We're all in this together

Are you an expectant mother feeling anxious about labor and birth? You're not alone! Birthstory's Childbirth education, with five series of four modules each, empowers you and your companion(s) for this special time.

What we cover in class

  • The Assisting Series focuses on empowering you and your companion(s) to be the best support system during labor and birth. You'll learn how to prioritize your options and preferences, so you feel supported, respected, and in control during your birthing journey. You'll also learn about available options and rehearse birth plans to alleviate tension and fear, and reduce stress and unnecessary pain and discomfort for the mother.

    Module 1 Mother's Needs in Pregnancy

    Module 2 Mother's Needs in Labor and Birth

    Module 3 Birth Team Roles

    Module 4 Making the Birth Plan

  • The Mothers Series focuses on the "Power of Knowledge” you need to make informed decisions about your birth experience. You'll learn how your body works during labor and birth to approach the experience positively. You'll also learn to prioritize your options and feel confident and prepared for the big day mentally and emotionally.

    Module 1 Physiology of Pregnancy

    Module 2 Stages of Labor

    Module 3 Overview of Labor and Birth

    Module 4 After Birth Care

  • The Active Series is designed to help you stay healthy and prepared during pregnancy and remain an active participant during labor. You'll understand how your body works during this time, assist the natural forces that take over, and make the process smoother and more manageable. You'll also learn how to remain in control of your body, stay off pain medications, and remain active and mobile.

    Active - Staying Healthy and Preparing Your Body

    Module 1 Pregnancy Exercise

    Module 2 Pregnancy Nutrition

    Module 3 Birthing Positions

    Module 4 Labor Practice

  • The Natural Series promotes trusting the physiological process of birth and minimizing medical interference. You'll learn to collaborate with your body and use natural pain management techniques while learning to appreciate the medical process in case of complications. You'll also become adept at assessing the benefits and risks of proposed interventions for informed decision-making.

    Module 1 The Purpose of Labor

    Module 2 Working with Your Body

    Module 3 Complications

    Module 4 Minimizing Medical Interference

  • The Instinctive Series enables trust in the perfect design of your body to carry, birth, and feed your little one and tune into the primal instincts to guide you through the labor process. You'll learn about hormones, emotions, and the birth environment's influence on labor. As you become more aware of your inherent birthing capabilities, you'll learn to disregard negative messages and distractions. So, embrace the birthing experience with confidence, strength, and grace!

    Module 1 The Role of Hormones

    Module 2 Protecting Your Birth Environment

    Module 3 Intuition

    Module 4 Breastfeeding & Baby Care

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