Are you looking for Nashville childbirth classes that will prepare you for a confident, empowered birth experience? Our Lamaze-based childbirth classes in the Greater Nashville Area provide evidence-based education and practical skills for expectant parents.
Why Choose Our Nashville Lamaze Childbirth Classes?
Our Nashville childbirth classes are based on the Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices. You will learn what to expect in labor, evidence-based practices, how to advocate for yourself, comfort and coping measures, movements to help with progress, labor simulation, and more. You will use your new knowledge to create your personal birth plan.
Each week, you will gain confidence and feel more empowered about your upcoming labor, birth, and postpartum season.
Benefits of Taking Childbirth Classes in Nashville
Research shows that taking childbirth classes facilitates:
- Increased communication about overall health decisions
- Better communication with your partner
- Better relaxation and stress management skills
- Healthier lifestyle choices
- Increased birth satisfaction, even when the birth didn’t go as hoped
- Feeling more prepared for a second or subsequent delivery when the previous birth was upsetting
“I truly cannot say enough good things about Marcie and Precious Arrows Birthing. Thanks to the lessons and support Marcie provided me, I was knowledgeable, confident, and comfortable going into labor and was able to have the completely unmedicated birth of a 9lb 4oz baby boy that I wanted.” — Lindsey
What You’ll Learn in Our Nashville Childbirth Classes
Class 1: Introduction to Childbirth
You will learn about the history of childbirth and how it has changed, and about exercise and nutrition for an optimal pregnancy.
Class 2: Rights of Childbearing Women
As an expectant mother, you have rights and choices. In class, you will learn about evidence-based practices and what informed consent means. Role-playing reinforces what you are learning. You will also develop a birth plan using your new knowledge and learn the benefits of labor support.
You will learn how to evaluate common labor interventions using the BRAIN method:
- Benefits
- Risks
- Alternatives
- Instincts
- Nothing (wait and see)
Class 3: The Labor Process
We will learn about the stages and phases of labor: labor, pushing, and the birth of your baby and placenta. We will also discuss the emotional signposts of each stage and phase.
Class 4: Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions and When Labor is Hard
In modern birth, interventions are common, but not always necessary. In this class, you will learn about common interventions and how to advocate for your choices.
Class 5: Pushing, Delivery, and C-section Choices
We will discuss the benefits of avoiding lying on your back during labor and pushing, and your choices in c-section birth.
Class 6: Postpartum, Newborn Care, and Breastfeeding
The last class introduces you to postpartum life, newborn and mother care, infant feeding and breastfeeding support, and how to make the most of all the newborn snuggles.
Nashville Childbirth Classes: Flexible Options
Our Nashville childbirth classes are taught by Marcie Hadley, a certified Lamaze Educator. They are available in two convenient formats to fit your schedule and preference. Attending our Zoom classes add convenience and allow you the comfort of your own home.
- Group classes: $230 (6 couple limit)
- Private classes: $600
Whether you’re looking for group classes in Nashville and MIddle TN, or prefer one-on-one instruction, we offer flexible options to meet your needs. We also offer a $100 discount for birth doula services for our Class students.
Ready to Register for Nashville Childbirth Classes?
Join Nashville area families who have gained confidence and knowledge through our comprehensive childbirth education!
