Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Learn the skills you need to confidently navigate our maternity care system for a more positive birth experience.

Get prepared, get answers, get empowered to make the choices that are right for you!

Get mentored by your personal Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Sharon!
Learn about evidence based care and some challenges in getting it
Master beginning to advanced comfort measure skills
Learn how to advocate for yourself and as the birth partner

Your Evidence-Based Birth® Class includes:

Pregnant people and expecting families really appreciate the variety in the opportunities for learning, from instructor presentation and mentoring, to private video viewing, reading, skills practice with your partner, group discussions and labor rehearsal.

The wealth of current, in-depth, well-researched resources provide you with a solid foundation to feel well prepared and looking forward to your journey into parenthood. Upon completion of the class you will be a more informed consumer with skills to confidently navigate our maternity care system for a more positive birth experience.

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What is evidence based care
Types of OB providers and each's model of care
Navigating the heathcare system
Overcoming fears and anxieties
Kowing your rights
Birth during COVID
Doulas roles
How your partner can be your advocate
Communicating with providers and hospital staff
Beginning and advanced comfort measures

Accupressure technique videos
Music playlist
Physiology of stages of labor
Medical intervention pros and cons
Pharmacologic pain relief options
Labor rehearsal
Postpartum review
Newborn procedures
Infant care
Getting a strong start with early breastfeeding

I encourage you to take a listen to one of the close to 200 Evidence Based Birth podcasts that include interviews with various birth workers and parents about topics that are so prevalent and impactful in our current maternity care system. Listen here. You are sure to learn something that surprises you or that you had no awareness of!

Two Evidence-Based® Packages to choose from!

Upcoming Evidence-Based® Birth Childbirth Classes

April Class Dates

Tuesday evenings 6-8:30

Class 1: Tues July 11
Class 2: Tues July 18
Class 3: Tues July 25
Class 4: Tues Aug. 1 Class 5: Tues Aug. 8 Class 6: Tues Aug. 15* In-Person Labor Rehearsal **This final Class will be held in person in Sherman Oaks

Standard Package

Includes 3 months exclusive access to the EBB online parent website
A digital and printed spiral-bound workbook
Digital access to all EBB 1-page signature article handouts on over 20 relevant topics in maternity care
Beautiful Pregnancy hypnobirthing mp-3
Virtual class reunion to meet new babies

COST: $325.

Deluxe Package

Includes 6 months exclusive access to the EBB online parent website
A digital and printed spiral-bound workbook
Digital access to all EBB 1-page signature article handouts on over 20 relevant topics in maternity care
Beautiful Pregnancy hypnobirthing mp-3.
Virtual class reunion to meet new babies
A private 30 min. in-person or virtual meeting to discuss birth plans, breastfeeding, or any topic of your choice in more depth

COST: $375.

What students are saying about Evidence-Based Birth® Childbirth Classes:

"This class is a total gamechanger for us. I'd heard negative stories...I was scared and very on edge. Then, once we started taking the class, and when we learned about interventions that I was apprehensive about... It brought us together in that [my partner] understood birth more, and I understood it more. And, as soon as I went into labor, we were on. We were a team."

"I really appreciated how informative it was. I knew a lot about the biology of birth and babies, but what we learned was just very impressive. It was a really good experience-fairly chill, fairly laid-back, and not nearly as stressful and awkward as I thought it might be. All the information-I never would've thought there was that much information out there!"

"Sharon was a wonderful instructor. We thoroughly
enjoyed her energy and passion, and we feel that
we truly benefited from all of her expertise. She
always made us feel supported and she
encouraged us to share and discuss our feelings,
fears, anxieties, etc. throughout our 6 weeks
together."

Melissa M.

"We loved Sharon and wish she still worked in Delivery so she could be part of our birth team! She had
great energy and was caring and calming."

Alex M.

"The comfort measures were beneficial to me... My perspective has changed now that I have tools and resources to help me manage. I have a better idea of how I want my birth to look and my husband and I have communicated on how best to achieve it. My husband has obtained great information on advocacy so it is reassuring to know he can take charge of that while my primary focus is to be relaxed and maintain a positive mindset."

Rachel S.

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Not seeing what you need? I also offer private, accelerated, customized classes for childbirth or combining topics such as comfort measures for birth, newborn care and breastfeeding. The fee is $60/hour for virtual class and $75/hour for in-person. These often are 4-6 hours based on needs. Contact me for availability.