EBB® Childbirth Class - Virtual: 4 week Accelerated Class

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class - Virtual Experience - 4 week Accelerated Class

Special Notation for this class: this is an accerated class format. We will be meeting each week for 2 hours to go through the 6 weeks of material in a 4-week time frame.

About this Event

Are you looking for a childbirth class that gives you the flexibility of learning online, but also the support and encouragement from an instructor?

A message from Molly:

Each time I facilitate this series of classes I am reminded of the importance of discovering the "why" for each participant. I watch and listen as each Participant becomes more confident in their choices, their ability to dialogue, and knowledge of the tools they have for comfort measures during birth.

I am excited to bring the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class to Families.

Listen to what some of the first students of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class have had to say:

"I would have to say the feeling of confidence and how sure I am of my partner and my ability to navigate the birth of our daughter with an educated voice. My anxiety has basically diminished and as crazy as it sounds I am really looking forward to the journey we are about to take together. This class also brought my wife and I closer as well because we did a lot of critical thinking and heavier decision-making."

When you take the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, you will get:

• Mentorship from Molly Patterson, experienced EBB Instructor
• Five weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together
• 4 weekly Zoom discussions with your EBB Instructor and peers
• 3 months of access to online content for review and practice
• BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos

Topics Covered

In this class, we focus on comfort, evidence, and advocacy.

These are the some of the topics we will cover that will help you and your birth partner prepare for birth!

• How you and your Partner can Advocate
• Evidence Based Care
• Overcoming Fears and Anxieties
• Comfort Measures
• Stages of Labor
• Communication tools
• Know your Rights
• Interventions
• Labor Rehearsal
• Postpartum Discussion
• Newborn Procedures
• Baby Care

Evidence Based Birth® believes that every person has their own unique path. Instead of focusing on medicated vs. unmedicated birth, we focus on giving you tools and helping you learn the evidence, so that you can be empowered to make your own decisions! We do have a strong emphasis on non-drug comfort measures, because they have no side effects and can be used by everyone, whether or not you plan to use medications.

At the end of this class, my goal is that you have the ability to communicate your goals and expectations for your birth experience to the collaborative team working to support you. Being heard, respected and empowered in your choices.

Current Class format; dates/times:

• Thursday, October 30: 6-8 pm PST- First Zoom: Discussion of EBB® Childbirth Class Orientation online material and Birth timeline activity
• Thursday, November 6: 6-8 pm PST - Zoom Call 2: Covering online material and discussion questions for Weeks 1 and 2
• Thursday, November 13: 6-8 pm PST - Zoom Call 3: Covering online material and discussion questions for Weeks 3 and 4
• Thursday, November 20: 6-8 pm PST - Final Zoom Call: Discussion of online material from week 5, practical walk through birth time line, discussion of Postpartum care for family and newborn.
• If for any reason, you are unable to attend one of the calls, please make sure to let me know. If we are able to make it up at another time, we will do our best to do that for you.

Tickets and Pricing:

Registration includes the in-person classes, weekly Zoom video chats with your Instructor, access to your lessons online at the Evidence Based Birth® Academy, a PDF library, and 3 month access to the online material portion of the series

​Registration: $225.00

Registration Inludes: Pregnant parent and their chosen support person.

​Add-ons available at Registration:

• EBB Childbirth Series Hard Copy Workbook: $40
• 1 hour private Birth Plan Session: $45

Additional Resoures:

• 3 months extension access to EBB online Material portal: $15

• Infant Massage Parent Class: 4 wk virtual series in group or private format : $175.
• Private Birth Coaching Calls : $45/hour - This support is perfect for partners and families who do not have in-person access to doulas in their area. It covers support during prenatal, through first wave until your little one is born. Throughout this time, I provide texting and phone support. I can also provide virtual support. This package is perfect for those who simply need the space to process what matters for their experience and prepare as they create their team.

FAQ

Refund Policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Molly Patterson.

I am a birth professional (doula, childbirth educator, physician, etc) who wants to audit your Childbirth Class: Great! Limited seats may be available for audit, fee applies. Email me at tenderhandsdoula@yahoo.com to inquire

Do you offer other payment options: Yes! Prefer to pay with cash, check, or on a payment plan? Email me at: tenderhandsdoula@yahoo.com. Pending availability of seats

Prefer to book a private class? Email me at tenderhandsdoula@yahoo.com to discuss availability.

I have a Doula/additional Support Person and would like her to be part of my class: If you have an addition support person or Doula, they can join you in our final session.