Helping You Prepare for Your Best Birth since 2014
Your Best Birth Class™ in Fort Worth
Prepare for your best birth with our award-winning, 1-day class.
Your Best Birth™ presents evidence-based information with an emphasis on informed choice.
Appropriate for all birth plans - we’ll focus on working with your body to achieve a low-intervention, empowered & informed birth experience.
Classes best taken at 20+ weeks but open to anyone at any gestation.
Partners are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
Topics Include
Birth Rights & Self-Advocacy Tools
Optimal Fetal Positioning - everything you need to know for an easier labor.
End of Pregnancy Tests and Procedures - what to expect and how to navigate your options as you near your birthing day.
Induction Options & Labor Tools - what they are and how these tools can impact your labor. An overview of pain management options is included (including epidural).
Hormones in Labor (& how to put them to work for you)
Labor Sights & Sounds - a thorough break-down of each stage of labor for the laboring person and the support person, how to help and what to expect.
Hands-On Comfort Measures - partners will practice our favorite techniques for providing comfort during labor.
Breathwork for Labor - 3 Types of Breathing for Birth
Breast/Bodyfeeding Basics - a look at latch, positioning & how to know your baby is getting enough to eat. An overview of common obstacles with tips to avoid and overcome them.
Tips and Tricks for the 4th Trimester - practical, fact-based information and a few parenting hacks to make your life easier as you settle in with your new baby.
Access to Your Best Birth™ Student Portal full of helpful tips, tricks, and links to some our favorite online and video resources. Great for coming back to the information learned in class.
45 Minute Birth Planning Session is included.
Investment: $250
Medicaid: $125
Text Barb at 682-777-3932 for more info on the Medicaid discount.
Virtual Classes
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Hospital Birth Prep - $45
A live virtual, 2-hr group class.
Best For: This class is not strictly focused on unmedicated or “natural” birth but will provide a range of evidence-based options and information so you can make the choice that’s right for YOUR best birth.Format: 2-hour live virtual class, 6-8pCST
Dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 18, April 8, May 13
**link to join will be emailed after registration
TOPICS INCLUDEWhat is happening in your body at the end of pregnancy
How to know when you’re in labor and how to prepare for your trip to the hospital
When to go to the hospital and what to expect when you get there
Hormones in Labor - How to protect them & put them to work for you in birth
Birth Basics - Ripening, Effacement, Dilation, Station + MoreOptimal Fetal Positioning - Everything you need to know for an easier labor.
Labor Sights & Sounds - A thorough break-down of each stage of labor. What to expect for the laboring person and their partner.
Pain Relief Options - an overview of hydrotherapy, nitrous, IV pain meds and epidural.
Comfort Measures - Learn techniques and positions for managing pain and helping labor progress as efficiently as possible.
Cesarean Birth Overview - learn what to expect and options available, including Family Centered Cesarean (aka Gentle Cesarean).
Birthing Rights & Self-Advocacy Tools
”I did a birth prep class with Barb, and it was awesome. I left it feeling so much more empowered. The most impressive part though - she even had my husband interested and engaged!” -
Newborn Care Basics - $45
A live virtual, 2-hr group class.
Best For: New & experienced parents, grandparents, other newborn caregivers. Doula Barb will walk you not only caring for your newborn, but for yourself, too.
Format: 2-Hour live virtual class, 11a-1pCST
Dates: Jan. 5, Feb. 16, Mar. 9, Apr 13, May 11
**link to join will be emailed after registration.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Common Skin Concerns - Normal vs not, rashes, nails, hair, umbilical cord care and when to call your pediatricianDiapering - Organization tips and advice from a seasoned professional
Newborn Poop - What to expect during the first few weeks
Burping Demo - live demo - ways to hold and burp your baby.Baby’s First Bath - When, how, supplies and other considerations
Soothing Your Baby - we’ll discuss 5 proven techniques you can use to help soothe your baby during their 4th trimester transition.
Cluster Feeding & Growth Spurts - Timing and how to support everyone through them
Understanding Newborn Sleep - Setting healthy expectations & strategies for maximizing rest
Healthy Sleeping Arrangements - We’ll explore healthy sleep guidelines
Normalizing Postpartum Self-Care - Including 3 options for writing a Postpartum Plan
Time for Q&A at the end of class
“Newborn Care Class was awesome! She had great energy and thoroughly explained things. My husband and I really enjoyed it and took a lot of notes.” -
Cesarean Birth Prep - $20
A live, 1-hour class.
Best For: Folks who would like to know what to expect with a Cesarean birth.
Format: 1-hour live, virtual class.
Dates: TBD, can schedule as needed.
TOPICS INCLUDEBefore, During & After the Birth
Immediate Recovery Period
Feeding Baby Post Birth
Physical & Mental Healing
Q&A Portion
”I loved the session. The information she gave and the way she gave, really helped in reducing my anxiety and got me ready in terms of what to expect during and after the birth of my babies.”
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Big Siblings Class - $20
A live virtual, 1-hr group class.
Best For: Anyone looking to help their first baby into role of big sibling.Format: 1-hour live virtual class
Dates: TBD - scheduled as needed -
reach out to Barb at 682-777-3932
**link to join will be emailed after registrationTOPICS INCLUDE
Sharing the News
Creating Connections
Hands On Prep
The Big Day
Managing Big Emotions
Jealousy & RegressionQ&A
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Birth Planning Session - $35
A one-on-one, 45-minute intensive.
Best For: Anyone preparing for birth.
Studies suggest that when Birth Plans have a high degree of compliance, birth outcomes are improved for both the birthing person and baby.
That’s why it’s important to not only create a Birth Plan, but also feel confident in communicating your preferences to your birth team before and during labor to foster adherence to it.
Format: You’ll receive a link to a Birth Plan form to complete and a 45 minute call to review your preferences. We will have plenty of time for q&a!
Date: TBD - text Barb at 682-777-3932 to schedule.