Childbearing Essentials is a 9-hour childbirth preparation course taught by a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator through Bloom Birth Concierge.
During this time, we will cover the physiology of birth from the third trimester of pregnancy through labor, birth, and postpartum. Our focus will be on unmedicated childbirth and will cover the process of labor and birth. We will also go over comfort techniques, including hands-on practice in class.
Through this course you will gain an understanding of labor and birth, learn about evidence based best practices, become familiar with relaxation and comfort techniques, and build confidence as prepare for birth. Please note that a scholarship fund is still available for people who meet the income requirements.
When: You may take this multi-part class on two consecutive Sundays or on three consecutive Mondays. This class is part 1 of the Monday Series - please see the class calendar for parts 2 and 3, usually the following Mondays. You should register for all dates in the series.
Where: All dates in the Sunday Series will take place in-person at The Midwife Center. The Monday series is offered both in-person and virtually. See the schedule below.
Register: Register for this class by downloading the Class Registration Form (purple button above) or call 412.321.6880 to register.
2024 Class Dates (Monday Series):
| Virtual Series | In-Person Series |
| January 8, 15, 22 (6-9pm) | February 5, 12, 19 (6-9pm) |
| March 18, 25, and April 1 (6-9pm) | April 8, 15, 22 (6-9pm) |
| May 6, 13, 20 (6-9pm) | June 3, 10, 17 (6-9pm) |
| July 8, 15, 22 (6-9pm) | August 12, 19, 26 (6-9pm) |
| September 9, 16, 23 (6-9pm) | October 7, 14, 21 (6-9pm) |
| November 4, 11, 18 (6-9pm) | December 2, 9, 16 (6-9pm) |
2024 Class Dates (Sunday Series):
| In-Person Series |
| January 7 (9am-4pm), January 14 (1-4pm) |
| March 3 (9am-4pm), March 10 (1-4pm) |
| May 19 (9am-4pm), May 26 (1-4pm) |
| July 7 (9am-4pm), July 14 (1-4pm) |
| September 8 (9am-4pm), September 15 (1-4pm) |
| November 3 (9am-4pm), November 10 (1-4pm) |
Note: Class curriculums are geared to out-of-hospital birth at our birth center. If you are not a client of The Midwife Center, you may register for our classes one week in advance if there are extra spots. Please call our Front Office no more than one week prior to the class you would like to register for.