We know that attending an in-person or live online course is challenging, so this year we’ve decided to launch our new self-paced modular based online childbirth education. You’ll gain access to our full childbirth class online that is designed to offer you as a much information as you’d like to have! The module based course includes lessons based on the topics below which include a variety of resources. There’s video instruction, downloadable handouts, useful infographics and images, and reflection opportunities. This course is truly a labor of love, and our educator Melissa, has been creating if for almost 2 years!

Introductory Pricing: $79 (2024); Regular Registration Fee: $99 (2025)

Topics Include:

  • Pregnancy
  • Welcome and Tips for Success
  • Lamaze History and Breathing
  • Changes in Pregnancy
  • Remedies for Discomforts
  • Bonding with Baby
  • Nutrition in Pregnancy
  • Pre-Labor
  • Understanding Hormones
  • Labor and Birth
  • What Happens in Labor
  • Labor Tips for Partners
  • Movement and Positions
  • Techniques for Labor
  • Reducing Pain
  • Comfort Measures
  • Pain Medication Options
  • Options and Choices
  • Communication w/Healthcare Team
  • Creating a Birth Plan
  • Potential Medical Complications
  • Alternative Birth (Induction/Cesarean)
  • Warning Signs
  • After Birth
  • Skin to Skin w/Baby
  • Postpartum Physical Recovery
  • Postpartum Plan Template
  • Newborn Screening and Procedures
  • Postpartum Mental Health
  • Lactation- Getting Started

Full Course Features 50+ Downloadable Pdfs & Over 30 Educational Videos

Evidence-Based Content (With References & Links)

Short on time and need just the essentials? We’ve titled the “essential content” so you’ll know exactly what is most important in the course.

Purchasing your seat in the course includes online access for 6 months from the time of purchase.

2024 Introductory Pricing $79

With over 20 years of experience as a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula and Doula Trainer and Certified Lactation Counselor, I welcome all online participants to reach out directly with questions or requests for additional resources!

-Melissa Harley, BA, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, CLC, FACCE