Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Our Childbirth Class Offers…

  • Mentorship from midwife and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Hali

  • 4 labor and childbirth classes (virtual or hybrid) with your EBB Instructor and other expecting parents that can take place in the comfort of your own home. (Our last class on comfort measures may occur in person)

  • 5 weeks of online videos for you and your partner(s) or support people to watch together (with closed captions in English and Spanish!)

  • In-depth, physical or digital format workbook (your choice!)

  • BONUS: Breastfeeding/chestfeeding and newborn care videos

  • BONUS: Prizes for attending class!

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Hali Ledet, MPH, MSN, CNM, FNP-BC, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor

Contact: hali@nurturebirthhealth.org

Class Topics:

  • Evidence Based Care: What it is and how to get it

  • Comfort Measures and pain relief

  • Knowing your rights and self-advocacy in the birth setting

  • Stages of Labor

  • Common interventions in labor and birth

  • Birth Plans

  • Your birth team and partner/support person involvement

  • Postpartum preparation

  • Bonus: Breastfeeding/chestfeeding

  • Bonus: Newborn care (bathing, diapering, soothing, sleeping)

Class Details:

Classes are held as 4-week sessions on specific Saturday mornings, 10:00 am Central Time.

This is an accelerated class that covers 6 weeks of material over 4 weeks. On average, classes last 90 minutes.

Classes 1 and 4 are a bit longer, and last about 2 hours. Classes 1-3 are virtual. Pending space availability, Class 4 (our comfort measures practice class) may be held as a hybrid class with an option to join in person at a local venue in St. Louis.

Currently Planned 2026 Sessions:

  • June Class: June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27

  • August Class: August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22

  • October Class: October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24

Class Price:

  • Classes are $250 for the full 4-week session and access to all class materials (including 3-month access to videos and digital workbook). The $250 covers the expecting parent and 1 support person’s attendance in the class.

  • Scholarships based on financial need may be available on request. Please reach out to hali@nurturebirthhealth.org if you would like to take a class but cost is a barrier to you.

  • Our regular classes may have up to 6 families (1 expecting parent and 1 partner/support person) each. If you prefer one-on-one support and desire a private class, this option may be available on a case-by-case basis. Private classes are $425 for a 4-week session.

  • Payment reserves a spot in the class and we are unable to provide refunds, but we will gladly transfer your spot in the class towards a future class or a friend!​

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FAQs:

  • We recommend taking the class between 24 - 32 weeks of pregnancy. This gives you enough time to absorb a lot of material, and practice what you learn in the weeks before your birth! But really, anytime you’re able to is a good time!

  • Yes! When you reserve a spot in the class, you are automatically able to have 1 support person of your choice join you. For our comfort measures class, you may bring up to 2 support people.

  • A lot of that info you find online about pregnancy and birth? It’s inaccurate! The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class brings together all of the best, updated, evidence-based information for you in one spot. You also have an experienced instructor who can answer questions you may have.

  • Routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and there is a lot of pressure to conform to traditions that might not always be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner(s) how to be your own advocate. We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care!

  • Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. You also get hands-on practice in our Comfort Measures Rehearsal. When labor starts, you and your support team will be ready! 

Inclusion Policy:

Evidence Based Birth® and Nurture Birth & Health are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status.

This class is a safe space for people of any gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or class.

Harmful language or behavior will not be tolerated.

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