Childbirth Education with DoulaDiligence

Prepare for Your Birth, Feel More Confident, & Know What to Expect

Birth can feel overwhelming when you don't know what to expect. Our DoulaDiligence Childbirth Education Series is designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate labor, birth, and the early postpartum period with greater understanding and intention. Led by Emily Jordano, RN, IBCLC, this two-part series goes beyond simply telling you what happens during labor. We'll help you understand why things happen, what your options are, how to communicate with your care team, and how your support person can actively participate in your birth experience.

What We'll Cover

• The stages and phases of labor

• How to recognize the signs of labor

• Comfort measures and coping techniques

• Positions and movement for labor

• Breathing and relaxation techniques

• Medical and non-medical pain management options

• Inductions and common interventions

• Fetal monitoring and other common hospital procedures

• Understanding informed consent and your birth preferences

• Cesarean birth and what to expect

• How your partner/support person can effectively support you

• What to expect during the immediate postpartum period

• Practical tools to help you feel prepared for birth

IN-PERSON CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

October 17 & 24
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
New Mom School — Westlake Village

Join us in person for an interactive, hands-on learning experience in a welcoming environment with other expecting families.

2-part series | 3 hours each evening

VIRTUAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

October 21 & 28
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Live via Zoom

Prefer to learn from the comfort of home? Join us virtually for the same comprehensive childbirth education experience from wherever you are.

2-part series | 3 hours each evening

This Class Is For You If...

You're a first-time parent who wants to feel prepared.

You're unsure what to expect when labor begins.

You want your partner or support person to feel confident in their role.

You want to understand your options instead of feeling overwhelmed by medical terminology.

You plan to give birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home.

Or you simply want to walk into your birth experience feeling more informed and empowered.

Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today.