Childbirth Education & Parenting Classes

Engaging group and private education for parents

The days counting down to your baby’s arrival are often filled with joy, excitement and a million questions swirling around in your head.

What are the best ways to relax during labor?

How do I prepare for a natural childbirth?

How do I breastfeed my newborn?

How do I soothe and care for my baby?

What are the best foods for the healthiest pregnancy and postpartum?

Will I ever sleep again?

Education is empowerment and we have just the right birth
or parenting class for you!

Are you seeking a Birth or Baby Class? National Baby Co. is here to match you with private, group and virtual classes in states all across the USA.

  • Inquire

    Complete our in-depth online questionnaire to begin the process of finding support. Share as many details as you’d like!

  • Match

    We’ll personally select a currated list of vetted matches to review. Each provider profile includes specifics on services & pricing.

  • Interview

    We’ll assist in you setting up interviews with your choices, so you can see who is the best fit for your family’s needs.

  • Hire

    Once you have selected your top choice, we’re available for support as you move through the hiring process.

Do you want to walk into your labor, fully prepared with the knowledge and confidence to rock your birth? A Childbirth Educator can teach you all of the options available to you for both a homebirth or hospital birth setting. When you know the policies, common procedures, alternatives, you can weigh the risks and benefits to make informed choices during your pregnancy and childbirth.

There are unique and customized childbirth education or parenting class that fits your family’s style and plans.

Types of Childbirth Education Classes:

  • Hypnobabies®, HypnoBirthing Mongan Method or Christian Hypnobirthing Classes

  • Bradley Method Class

  • Customized Natural Birth Class

  • Weekend Two-Day Intensive Childbirth Education Classes

  • Homebirth Childbirth Education

  • Evidence Based Birth® Class (EBB)

  • Rocking Your Hospital Birth Childbirth Education

  • VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Preparation Class

Each class type varies, but will generally cover:

  • Essentials in Pregnancy

  • Stages of Labor & What to Expect

  • Hormones in pregnancy and labor

  • Physiological Birth & Medical Technologies in Birth

  • Informed Consent & Making Decisions

  • Positions and Coping Strategies

  • Setting up a Welcoming Atmosphere

  • Comfort Measures - Hands on physical comfort, breathing techniques and more!

  • Guidance and support for the partner

  • Learning how to communicate effectively & advocate for yourself

  • Creating a Birth Plan - Know Your Options

  • Local & Online Resources for further education

  • The First Latch & Golden Hour with Your Baby

  • Immediate Postpartum Preparation

  • Some include the basics of Infant Feeding & Newborn Care

Our Doulas and Parent Educators will walk you through the abc’s of newborn care, breastfeeding, baby wearing and postpartum recovery, so that you can enter into parenthood brimming with confidence and an arsenal of expert tips and resources. Whether you are learning how to change your baby’s diaper, how to effectively use a breast pump, how to use a woven baby wrap or how to make postpartum healing tea blends, there’s a class option for you!

Types of Parenting and Baby Classes:

  • Baby Care Basics - Health & Wellness, Diapering, Feeding, Calming, Sleep, Routines

  • Breastfeeding 101 - Latch, Position, Supply, Pumping and more!

  • Babywearing Class - Woven Wraps, SSC, Ring Slings, oh my.

  • Grandparents Class

  • Postpartum Planning

  • Fourth Trimester Class - A holistic class focused on newborn support & postpartum healing

  • Herbal Support for Birth and/or Postpartum

  • Baby Gear Consultation & Registry Planning

  • Nursery Setup & Organization

  • Fertility & Conscious Conception Planning

National Baby Co’s birth doulas cater to a wide variety of budgets. As independent providers, they each set their own rates. You tell us your ideal care needs and budget and we’ll match you to the perfect doula!

Find Your
Childbirth or Parenting Class!

Only the best for your family!

Owners Chelsea Croce and Lauren Foster are passionately dedicated to caring for families and have a combined 20+ years of experience with supporting new & expecting parents.

They know the importance of hiring only the best to provide birth & postpartum care for your family & baby.

Every single provider in the National Baby Co. network has been personally vetted by Chelsea & Lauren:

  1. Comprehensive online application process

  2. Verification of formal training and/or certification in their field

  3. National background check

  4. Review personal & professional references

  5. Confirm CPR + First Aid certification

  6. Copy of personal liability insurance & business license for our files

  7. Conduct a face-to-face interview

We hand-select matches specifically for you. No algorithms, no AI—just good ol' fashioned human connection. Trust that when you receive a match through National Baby Co. that you’ll be connected with top notch, professionals who love what they do and are committed to supporting you.