Comprehensive 4-Day Pain-Free Birth Class • $675 per participant or couple • Includes Student Workbook & Concierge Support
Prepare for Birth with Confidence, Calm, and Practical Tools
Our comprehensive four-week Pain-Free Birth Class is designed to help you feel informed and empowered. Learn evidence-informed comfort measures, relaxation, breathing, and birth preparation strategies that reduce fear and tension.
Pain-Free Means Pain Managed with Less Fear and Suffering
We do not teach a magical absence of sensation or pressure. Instead, we teach you how to dismantle the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle. When your mind is calm and your body is supported, physiological birth unfolds with significantly less unnecessary tension, anxiety, and distress.
Evidence-Informed Comfort
Learn proven comfort measures, physiological positioning, hydrotherapy, and sacral counterpressure techniques that ease labor naturally.
Evidence-Informed Comfort
Learn proven comfort measures, physiological positioning, hydrotherapy, and sacral counterpressure techniques that ease labor naturally.
Evidence-Informed Comfort
Learn proven comfort measures, physiological positioning, hydrotherapy, and sacral counterpressure techniques that ease labor naturally.
Explore the 4-Day Training Program (2 Hours / Day)
Click through the days below to discover what you will master during our immersive four-week series.
Day 1: Foundations of Mind & Body for Birth
Anatomy, Physiology & The Mindset Shift
Hour 1: Uterine Physiology & Labor Stages
- Understanding longitudinal and circular myometrium muscle fibers.
- Navigating early labor, active labor, transition, and pushing.
- The hormonal symphony: Oxytocin and endorphins vs. adrenaline.
Hour 2: The Mind-Body Connection
- Dismantling the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle.
- Cognitive reframing: Contractions as productive waves.
- Designing your ideal low-stress birth sanctuary.
Day 2: Breathing, Relaxation, and Mindfulness
Hypnobirthing & Deep Coping Techniques
Hour 1: Breathwork as an Anchor
- Parasympathetic nervous system activation via vagus nerve.
- Wave Breathing (Surge Breathing): 4-count inhale, 6-8 count exhale.
- Transition breathing without hyperventilating.
Hour 2: Deep Relaxation & Visualization
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) for jaw and pelvic floor.
- Personalized visualization anchors (ocean waves, blooming flowers).
- Daily practice integration for home preparation.
Day 3: Comfort Measures, Movement & Partner Support
Hands-On Techniques & Doula Skills
Hour 1: Physical Comfort & Hydrotherapy
- Pelvic architecture & gravity-assisted positioning (lunges, figure-eights).
- Warm showers and immersion baths for pain gating.
- Sacral counterpressure and double hip squeeze for back labor.
Hour 2: The Empowered Birth Partner
- Acting as a protective gatekeeper and emotional advocate.
- Rebozo sifting techniques to release ligament tension.
- Non-verbal cues and positive reinforcement under pressure.
Day 4: Advocacy, Birth Planning & Postpartum
Informed Decision-Making & Recovery
Hour 1: Navigating the Medical System
- The BRAIN Decision-Making Framework (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Nothing).
- Collaborative communication with doctors and midwives.
- Drafting a concise, values-driven one-page birth plan
Hour 2: The Golden Hour & Recovery
- Skin-to-skin contact, delayed cord clamping, and undisturbed bonding.
- Early postpartum physical healing and pelvic floor restoration.
- Mental health support and building your postpartum village.
Upcoming 4-Day Cohort Schedule
All live virtual cohorts meet across four interactive days from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST. Enrollment covers both mother and birth partner for $675.
Autumn Cohort
October 2026
October 3, 4, 10, & 11
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST • Virtual Live
Autumn Cohort
November 2026
November 7, 8, 14, & 16
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST • Virtual Live
Winter Cohort
December 2026
December 5, 6, 12, & 13
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST • Virtual Live
New Year Cohort
January 2027
January 9, 10, 16, & 17
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST • Virtual Live
Winter Cohort
February 2027
February 20, 21, 27, & 28
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST • Virtual Live
Spring Cohort
March 2027
March 6, 7, 13, & 14
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST • Virtual Live
Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Classes
Everything you need to know about joining our live online sessions from home.
How do we join the live virtual classes?
Once enrolled, you will receive a secure virtual meeting link and calendar invitation directly to your email. Sessions take place live via Zoom from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST, allowing interactive Q&A and personalized guidance.
What if we miss one of the four live sessions?
All live sessions are recorded and made available securely to enrolled participants within 24 hours. You can review any missed material at your convenience before the next class.
Can both the mother and partner participate from home?
Yes! The $675 enrollment fee covers both the expecting mother and her birth partner (or support person) attending together on camera or sharing a device.
What setup or materials do we need at home?
You will need a stable internet connection, a computer or tablet with a webcam, comfortable clothing for gentle movement and breathing practice, and your digital student workbook downloaded on your device or printed out.
Stories from Mothers & Partners
We believe in honest, verified experiences. As our upcoming 4-day cohort completes their journey, authentic birth stories and reflections from participating mothers and birth partners will be shared here with their explicit permission.
Upcoming Cohort Spotlight
“Preparing for birth with evidence-based relaxation, partner advocacy, and practical positioning gives expecting families true confidence. Real graduate reflections from our live classes will appear here soon.”
Maternal Birth Graduate
Class of 2026
Partner Perspective
“Knowing how to provide meaningful physical touch, emotional reassurance, and advocacy during labor transforms the birth partner from a spectator into an essential anchor.”
Participating Birth Partner
Class of 2026
Are you a past graduate of our Pain-Free Birth Class? Share your verified story with us.
Comprehensive Student Workbook & Companion Guide
Every enrolee receives our beautifully designed digital-only workbook. It includes daily breathwork logs, fear-tension mapping tools, partner action playbooks, and the one-page birth plan builder.
- Personal Birth Vision Statement templates
- BRAIN decision-making quick reference cards
- Partner's labor pocket guide for every stage
Workbook Chapters
16 Pages of Actionable Worksheets
Module 1: Mindset & Anatomy
Included
Module 2: Breath & Hypnobirthing Logs
Included
Module 3: Partner Comfort Playbook
Included
Module 4: Birth Plan & Postpartum Matrix
Included
Transparent, All-Inclusive Investment
One simple enrollment covers both mother and birth partner for the complete 4-day experience.
Full 4-Week Series
Pain-Free Birth Class
For Expecting Mothers & Partners
/ participant or couple
- 4 Days of Live Instruction (2 Hours/Day)
- Comprehensive Student Workbook (Digital Only)
- Full Partner Support & Coaching Playbook
- Concierge Doula Guidance & Support
- One-Page Birth Plan & BRAIN Toolkit
Secure checkout • Flexible payment options available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are partners required to attend?
Partners are strongly encouraged to attend with you! The $675 fee covers both you and your birth partner. Partners learn specialized touch, counterpressure, and emotional advocacy skills so they feel fully prepared.
What gestational age should I take this class?
Most expecting mothers join us between 24 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. This gives you plenty of time to practice breathwork, set up your birth plan, and integrate the tools into your daily routine.
Is this class suitable for hospital, birth center, or home births?
Yes! Our curriculum is designed to empower you regardless of your planned birth location. You will learn how to navigate hospital protocols and communicate effectively with any medical care team.
What support is included between classes?
You receive ongoing access to our concierge doula support team for guidance, questions, and practice check-ins throughout your preparation journey.
Empowering expecting mothers and partners with evidence-informed education, gentle relaxation tools, and unwavering support for a calm, confident birth experience.
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