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Why should we take classes?

Preparing for birth and parenthood is about more than just packing your hospital bag — it’s about feeling ready, informed, and connected.

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At Birthing by Heart, our childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby basics classes offer more than just information — they offer clarity, confidence, and community. Whether you're first-time parents or simply looking for a more empowered experience this time around, these classes help you:

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  • Understand your options and rights in pregnancy, labor, and birth

  • Learn practical tools for navigating pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding and the early days of parenting

  • Connect with each other and with other growing families

  • Build a foundation of trust in yourselves — and in the process

 

Education is the first step toward empowerment!  When you know your options, you can confidently make informed decisions that are right for you and your baby.

birthing by heart class series

The Birthing by Heart class series is a chance for you and your partner to step away from distractions and spend intentional time connecting — with each other, and with your baby.

 

Each week, you’ll participate in bonding exercises to strengthen your relationship, while learning everything you need to feel confident and prepared for labor and birth.

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Together, we’ll explore the physiology of childbirth, clear up common myths and misunderstandings, and gently unpack common fears — offering tools to help you feel calm, informed, supported, and prepared. You’ll learn your options, discover hands-on comfort techniques, and create a birth plan that works for you.

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Our classes are specifically designed for moms and dads to prepare together — because birth and parenting are a team experience!

 

Dads will gain practical tools, clarity, and confidence in their role, with insight and encouragement shared directly from another dad. Together, you’ll build a shared toolbox of techniques to use when the big day arrives.

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What’s Covered in This Series:

  • Anatomy and physiology of birth

  • Understanding birth hormones

  • The role of your birth environment

  • Stages of labor

  • Recognizing and working through fears

  • The power of a positive mindset

  • Natural comfort measures (hands-on tools & techniques)

  • Birth planning: making it yours

  • When to go to the hospital & what to bring

  • What to do if your water breaks

  • Information on GBS, pain relief options, epidurals, inductions, and cesareans

  • What to expect in the immediate postpartum

  • Creating your postpartum plan

  • Setting yourself up for success as new parents

 

Group classes offered in person at our cozy space in

Poway, CA

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​$300 per couple

*Dinner, snacks, water, & teas are lovingly provided

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Ready to feel calm, connected, and confident?


Let’s prepare for birth — together.

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bringing baby home class

This one-time class is the perfect opportunity for you and your partner to come together and learn the essentials of newborn care and breastfeeding basics before your baby arrives.

 

Knowing what to expect — from how many diapers you’ll change to how often your baby will feed — can ease the transition into parenthood and help you feel confident and connected from day one.

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Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn baby-holding basics, how to swaddle, burp, soothe, and care for your baby — with real tools and practical guidance you can use right away. You’ll also explore breastfeeding positions and latching techniques to help you feel more prepared and supported from the start.

 

No need to bring anything — we provide all the supplies (and snacks!).

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In This 3-Hour Class, We’ll Cover:

Newborn Care:

  • What your newborn will look like

  • Umbilical cord care & first baths

  • Diapering and changing basics

  • Soothing techniques (swaddling, holding, burping)

  • Fevers and when to call your provider

  • Realistic newborn sleep patterns — what’s normal, what to expect, and how to cope

  • What a typical day with a newborn might look like

 

Breastfeeding Basics:

  • Recognizing hunger cues

  • Breastfeeding positions & proper latch techniques

  • Why latch matters — and how to troubleshoot it

  • Easing engorgement, plugged ducts, & mastitis

  • Bottles, pacifiers, and when to introduce them

  • Pumping basics & milk storage

  • How dads can support breastfeeding

  • When to seek help from a lactation consultant

 

Group classes offered in person at our cozy space in

Poway, CA

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​$50 per couple

*Dinner, snacks, water, & teas are lovingly provided

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Want to feel calm, connected, and ready to welcome your baby?


Let’s prepare for those first days — together.

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