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 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 2 of the Monday Series - please see the class calendar for parts 1 and 3, usually the previous and following Mondays respectively, or refer to the schedule below. 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.
2025 Class Dates (Monday Series):
| Virtual Dates | In-Person Dates |
| January 6, 13, 20 (6-9pm) | February 3, 10, 17 (6-9pm) |
| March 3, 10, 17 (6-9pm) | April 7, 14, 21 (6-9pm) |
| May 5, 12, 19 (6-9pm) | June 2, 9, 16 (6-9pm) |
| July 7, 14, 21 (6-9pm) | August 11, 18, 25 (6-9pm) |
| September 8, 15, 22 (6-9pm) | October 6, 13, 20 (6-9pm) |
| November 3, 10, 17 (6-9pm) | December 1, 8, 15 (6-9pm) |
2025 Class Dates (Sunday Series):
| In-Person Dates |
| January 5 (9am-4pm), January 12 (1-4pm) |
| March 2 (9am-4pm), March 9 (1-4pm) |
| May 18 (9am-4pm), May 25 (1-4pm) |
| July 13 (9am-4pm), July 20 (1-4pm) |
| September 7 (9am-4pm), September 14 (1-4pm) |
| November 9 (9am-4pm), November 16 (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.