Childbirth Education That Helps You Feel Calm, Prepared, and Supported
Pregnancy and birth come with a lot of information, opinions, and unknowns. Our classes help you slow things down, understand what’s happening, and prepare for birth and early parenting with more confidence and less overwhelm.
You Shouldn’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Many families walk into birth feeling anxious about the unknown.
Questions about labor.
Questions about pain.
Questions about feeding, recovery, and caring for a newborn.
Childbirth education gives you a place to ask those questions openly, learn practical tools, and feel more prepared for the road ahead.
What can Participants Expect to Learn
- More confidence about labor and birth
- Practical comfort techniques for labor
- Better communication between partners
- A clearer understanding of medical procedures and options
- Guidance for newborn care and postpartum recovery
- Less fear and more trust in themselves
At BabyMatters, we focus on helping families feel informed, capable, and supported without fear, pressure, or judgment.
Courses
Understanding Birth eClass
This Self-paced Childbirth Education eClass can be taken at your own pace and revisited as necessary. Allow 6-8 hours to complete. Topics:
- Pregnancy
- Labor
- Birth Stories
- Comfort Techniques
- Medical Procedures
- Cesarean Birth
- Newborns
- Postpartum
- Interactive Video Elements
- Videos, animations, and optional read-along audio
- Quizzes, interactive exercises, notes pages, and extended activities
- Essential tools, including a birth plan checklist and contraction timer
- Audio library with soothing sounds, lullabies, and relaxation exercises
- PDF library, glossary, and web links
- Access in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese) with accessibility features
- Class completion certificate
Dynamic Birth
Confident and Natural Childbirth Preparation
Birth is powerful, and so are you! Dynamic Birth equips you with the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to navigate labor naturally. Through hands-on practice, movement, and partner support strategies, you’ll learn how to work with your body for a smoother, more empowering birth experience—wherever you choose to deliver.
- Interactive Elements:
- Real-time Q&A
- Group discussions for shared experiences and peer support
- Hands-on practice of comfort measures and newborn care techniques
Class Duration
- 1 – 8hr Day
- 3 – 3hr Sessions
Format
- In-Person
- Virtual
- Private
About Debbie
Debbie has spent decades teaching, mentoring, and supporting families and birthworkers.
She brings lived experience, humility, and deep respect for this work.
Students often describe her as a mentor before a teacher.
Someone who helps you trust yourself while you learn.
That is the heart of BabyMatters.
Testimonials
“We chose to take a childbirth class for 3 reasons. The first is that this is our first baby. The second reason that I wanted to take the class is that I am hoping to labor without an epidural and wanted to learn all of the best ways to go about the labor and delivery process naturally. The 3rd was to help my husband very clearly see the multiple ways that he is involved in the process and that there is a lot more that he can help with than just holding my hand. My husband and I are more prepared to go through the birth process together and we have a better understanding of what to expect and how to work as a team.” – J
“We enjoyed learning tips and coping strategies. It is good to know more about reality instead of Hollywood, and have a practical toolbox!” – C & B
“We ended up finishing the class just in time because we welcomed our daughter, O, the following Saturday 7/13. 🙂Thanks for guiding us through the class – it had a huge impact on our confidence throughout the birthing experience, and we’re so glad that we participated!” – A & A
Contact Information
- For questions, feel free to email us at debbie@babymatters.org
- Visit our Contact Us page for more details on private classes or to inquire about special accommodations