Classes and Events
at Labor of Love Birth Center
Our childbirth classes are an essential part of the birth center experience. Knowledge is power and we take pride in offering a variety of classes to help you prepare for your birth experience. Our classes are designed to provide you and your support partner with a comprehensive understanding of the stages and hormones involved in labor, enabling you to approach your childbirth and parenting journey with courage and confidence. Labor of Love clients are required to take a childbirth education class at the birth center or present a certificate of completion or a note from an instructor to demonstrate that you have completed a comprehensive childbirth education course.
Our classes, workshops, and events are open to all families in our community. All are welcome here!
Labor of Love Childbirth Education Class
This class is an approachable way to have the basics of birth and coping reviewed in a one-day, or two-day format. It’s suitable for families who would like applicable tools to help cope with the discomfort of early and active labor in their home before moving to their desired birth location. We’ll have discussions, share information in visual and written formats, and have hands-on practice for comfort measures.
Class is 5 hours of information. The one-day class will break for a 45 minute lunch.
Registration is for two people.
We recommend taking this class in the third trimester by 36 weeks of pregnancy, as close to 36 weeks as possible.
Next scheduled classes:
Two Day Class, 6pm-8:30pm (Register with TWO DAY CLASS button)
Monday, April 21, 2025 & April, 28, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025 & May 19, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025 & June 16, 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025 & July 28, 2025
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One Day Class, 11am-5pm (Register using ONE DAY CLASS button)
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Labor of Love Postpartum Circle
This group is ideal for anyone 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum. All types of births are welcome, regardless of where birth happened.
Great for those looking to connect or stay connected to the birth center, seeking community, or needing more support.
Hosts:
Jenn, LoL Education and Community Outreach Coordinator
Next scheduled gathering:
Friday, April 11, 2025
11am-1pm
No cost, registration required
*Infant Feeding Workshop with Rachel Bender to follow (registration for workshop required, see event below)
Infant Feeding Workshop
Join us for a live feeding support group! This workshop is for breastfed and bottle fed babies and parents. Rachel Bender, an infant feeding specialist and breastfeeding counselor, will be offering weighted feeds, flange fittings, and tongue tie expertise. Rachel specializes in holistic infant feeding and bodywork.
Next scheduled workshop:
Friday, April 11th F
12pm-1pm
$25
Push Prep with The Blue Door Wellness
Join us for a push prep workshop that will empower you with knowledge and practical strategies to effectively coordinate your pelvic floor and breath during your labor and delivery experience. This workshop is designed specifically for pregnant moms who want to optimize their pushing phase and feel confident in their birth.
Each class is a stand-alone workshop and requires sign-up via booking link to reserve your spot.
Registration is for one person.
Upcoming workshops:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
6pm-7pm
$25
Birth Story Circle
Labor of Love and Pelvic Soul are creating a safe, no-judgment space for new and seasoned mothers to share stories about pregnancy and birth.
Who’s invited: Everyone—pregnant individuals, those who’ve given birth, those interested in pregnancy, birth workers, partners, children, and more.
Goal: Join the conversation and build community!
Next scheduled gathering:
Thursday, April 3, 2025
6pm-7:30pm
$8/person, $10/couple
One & Done Pelvic Prep Class
Join us for the ultimate workshop designed to help you prepare for childbirth and recover postpartum with confidence! Whether you're expecting or navigating the postpartum period, this class covers all the essentials to support your pelvic health and ensure a smoother journey.
What You'll Learn:
How to Push Better: Practical tips and techniques to make the pushing stage easier and more effective.
Exercises for Common Pregnancy & Postpartum Concerns: Address issues like hemorrhoids, pelvic pressure, leaking, and pelvic pain with targeted exercises.
Postpartum Recovery Tips & Exercises: Learn essential moves and strategies to speed up your recovery after birth, ensuring a healthier and more comfortable transition.
This workshop is designed for expecting and new parents who want to feel empowered and informed every step of the way.
Additional Information:
Cost: $50 per person
Use Your HSA & FSA Cards:
You can use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards to pay for the workshop.
Insurance Reimbursement:
An itemized invoice (Superbill) can be provided upon request within 7 days of the completion of the workshop for reimbursement through your insurance.
Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot.
Next scheduled class:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
6pm-7:30pm
$50/person
HypnoBirthing® (The Mongan Method) 5-week Class Series
HypnoBirthing® classes are a 5-week in person series offered on Thursday evenings at Labor of Love Birth Center. Classes are led by Candice Enriquez of Hypnotherapy Mind, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Doula.
HypnoBirthing® is an educational journey encompassing focused breathing, relaxation, visualization, and meditative practices which prepare you to birth confidently. Through a simple program of self-hypnosis and education, you’ll learn to let go of fear-driven narratives and birthing myths. Instead, you’ll learn to embrace trust in your body’s innate ability to bring your baby into the world. This five week series will help you tap into your natural birth instincts and achieve deep, tension-free relaxation to allow the body’s natural endorphins and oxytocin to replace stress hormones. If you’re seeking a class that aligns mind and body, this might be the class for you!
Registration is $440 for two people and includes all class materials and audio tracks. To learn more about HypnoBirthing® visit Candice’s website.
Next scheduled 5-week class series:
March 6, 2025
6:30 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
Empowered Birth Series (Virtual)
The Empowered Birth Series is a birth education and empowerment course designed to give pregnant women and their birth partners the resources and inner confidence to believe in the birth process, themselves and help them identify and embody their own preferences and beliefs for birth (and beyond).
Topics include:
Physiology of birth, stages and phases and how breath movement and mindset support the process
Partner support techniques and connection exercises
Comfort measures, hands on practice and a labor rehearsal
Understanding variations to labor, medical intervention, informed consent, and advocacy skills
Bringing baby home - the first hour, the first few days, the first few weeks; an intro to baby care and breastfeeding, how to have GRACE in the postpartum
This class is ideal for those who are intending a natural birth, are natural-birth curious or aren't sure what their birth goals are and want to explore their options.
Led by Certified Childbirth Educator and Empowerment Coach, Dawn Herring. Visit her website here to learn more and for scheduling and booking options.
