Evidence Based Birth® Savvy Birth Parent
3 hour abbreviated childbirth class
Service Description
Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about all the unknowns... like how do I know if my wishes will be respected? Will my birth plan be followed? Can I avoid a traumatic birth experience, if I had one before? The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse. You will discover strategies for asking questions without seeming disrespectful and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth. Unlike other childbirth classes, we will help you avoid the typical assembly-line care with six virtual “tickets!” These “tickets” are your secret advantage to coping with the unknowns of birth! At the workshop you’ll find out how you can use these tickets in the hospital or wherever you intend to give birth! Learning Objective covered in the Workshop: 1. Define evidence-based care 2. Discuss the availability and pros/cons of local birth options 3. Practice respectful ways to talk with your provider 4. Discuss how partners, doulas, and nurses can work together to provide labor support 5. Describe the benefits and limitations of birth plans 6. Discuss the human and legal rights of birthing persons Request to book your preferred service time.
Cancellation Policy
There will be a $100 fee for canceling less than 24 hours in advance of each session and if not present for our session. This is to be paid before the continuation of our service agreement. If this doula has already arrived at our meeting place before notice of cancellation, then the session fee is forfeited to the doula and may not be rescheduled. Package retainer or appointment deposit are non-refundable. I am unable to provide refund on services already rendered.  I do NOT refund fees or accept responsibility for situations such as precipitous labors/births, cesareans, failure to contact or changes in hospital policies. If you schedule an induction or cesarean, you are responsible for contacting me before scheduling these so we can discuss how this may change what type of support I can provide.