Acquiring a thorough education regarding everything surrounding the birth of your child is one of the best ways to prepare yourself and your support person for all that’s ahead during labor, birth, postpartum and beyond.

Whether you’re planning a home birth, induction, or a potential c-section, this birth class is one way to build your knowledge, confidence, and communication between you and your support person!

This class is intended for couples in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, whether it’s your first or last time becoming parents.

Topics:

• Preparing for Labor

• Labor Phase Characteristics

• Labor Positioning

• Comfort Measures

• Choices During Labor

• Communicating with Providers

• Postpartum Expectations

• The Newborn Early Days

• Breastfeeding Education Overview

• and more!

What to Expect:

This class adheres to the Plumtree Baby curriculum and incorporates additional information from several highly regarded perspectives, including Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way, Ina May Gaskin, & the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.

What You’ll Get:

As an attendee, you will receive an educational packet which includes

• the Plumtree Baby Parent Guide

• two Plumtree Baby reference brochures

• breastfeeding resources for Central IL

• a variety of informational handouts regarding the postpartum stage.

Where, When, & How Much:

This class is held in person in Decatur on a bi-monthly basis from 10 am-5 pm, with a lunch break on your own. Location details are sent to attendees upon registration. Space is limited!

Cost is $180/couple

A discount is available for current doula clients attending the class. Payment is collected prior to class or on the date of class.

Available Classes:

11/14/26 - Registration closes 11/01/26

January 2027 - Registration closes 01/01/27

Check back here for future class dates!

Register now!