Childbirth Classes

“I just want to say how freakin appreciative Liz and I are for all of the whole hearted, authentic love, kindness and spunk you brought to our virtual class last night. I hate tech based stuff so I was definitely not looking forward to a 2.5 hour virtual class but we had so much fun and felt very cared for, as did baby.

You are doing a badass job and we are so grateful that this class has insane quality. Thank you, thank you, thank you. For the work you are doing to support us and so many other community members and especially for the work you do to support those most marginalized in our community.” 

~ Amanda and Liz 

Birth With Courage: 6- week Lamaze Childbirth Class

Who wants to be an amazing parent?

This 6 week series will transform you into becoming the birthing person and parent you hope to be. Starting with a healthy dose of body literacy, understanding the history of birth and parenting in the US, and taking you into life with a new baby, you will feel prepared to navigate anything your birth and journey into parenthood brings.

THIS CLASS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!

Whether you’re a first-time or experienced parent, alone or with a partner, and no matter what type of birth you are striving to have (home or hospital birth, unmedicated, VBAC, epidural), we see you as your own expert. We believe that parents will benefit from knowing the history of American obstetrics and gynecology, the disparities in birth outcomes for Black and Indigenous families while simultaneously learning the skills needed to get to 10cm medicated or unmedicated. These classes center around your mental, emotional and physical health. Our classes approach birth with a trauma informed care lens that will give you the tools you need to make your own personal decisions for your body, baby and family.

This class is inclusive and perfect for any mothers and birthing people planning to give birth at home, hospital, or birth center.

*All classes will be presented virtually via Zoom. You will receive information on how to join the virtual classroom from the instructor prior to the beginning of the class.* Recordings available for one week after the class ends.

Our 6 week series is designed to be taken when you are between 28-32 weeks pregnant. Each series begins on the start date listed at registration and runs for 6 consecutive weeks unless otherwise noted.

Classes are held Sundays from 4 – 7 p.m.

2021

November 7, 14, 21, NO CLASS on November 28 Resuming December 5, 12, 19

2022

January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13
February 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15
June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10

In this 6-week childbirth series you’ll learn:

• Body literacy and how this baby knows how to get into your arms!
• Labor stages and signs of labor so you feel confident in laboring at home for a period of time.
• Tools to create a positive, satisfying birth experience no matter how you give birth.
• Skills to increase connection with your partner, care provider and your baby!
• Mental and breathing strategies for coping through labor.
• Hands-on support techniques for birth partners.
• Understanding transport situations and cultivating tools to feel safe and strong throughout.
• Medical technologies/interventions, advocacy, evidence based practices, unbiased information and how to make informed decisions.
• How to address and work with fears and anxieties.
• How to honor your pregnancy and birth as a rite of passage

And now for the fine print…Because our classes often sell out, we do not offer refunds or transfers for non-medical reasons, so please be sure you can attend the class you register for! If you choose to register for class beginning after your 34th week, there are no refunds if your baby arrives before the series is over.

At this time, Homegrown Families can only accept Primary NC Medicaid insurance.

You may also like the following classes:

Early Pregnancy Class which is taken between 8-25 weeks

If you would like to purchase postpartum/breastfeeding related instruction separately from a childbirth class series or see the upcoming series dates go here:

Baby Moon Postpartum Breastfeeding & Baby Care Class

Feel free to contact Chama Woydak with any questions or concerns at  828-777-8899 or chama@ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com