Comprehensive Online Lamaze Classes for Expecting Parents

I keep my online Lamaze cohorts small, typically 6 to 10 couples. This is not a lecture hall where you just absorb information. It is a space where you can ask those quiet, nagging questions and connect with other parents who are feeling the exact same nerves you are.

Moving Beyond the Hospital Script

Many hospital-led classes focus on how to follow rules. My 12-hour program is different. We focus on the physiology of labor, helping you understand what is happening inside your body so you can make informed decisions. We look at birth not as a medical event to be managed, but as a life transition to be navigated.

What We Cover in the 12-Hour Program

We meet over four weekends, allowing you time to process the information and practice techniques.

• Labor Physiology: We break down the stages of labor—Early, Active, Transition, and Pushing—so you know the signs.
• Evidence-Based Choices: We discuss medical interventions, like inductions or epidurals, without judgment, giving you the facts you need to choose what fits your birth plan.
• Comfort Measures: We practice breathing techniques, counter-pressure massage, and positioning to help manage pain naturally.

The Partner’s Vital Role

I don't teach partners to stand in the corner or just hold a hand. You will learn specific scripts for advocacy, how to physically support me during contractions, and how to communicate with the medical team effectively. Partners leave these classes feeling like an active, essential part of the birth team, not a bystander.

Why Online?

While the format is virtual via Zoom, the interaction is live. We use handouts, curated videos, and open discussions to make the learning stick. You get a safe space to vent, laugh, and prepare for your upcoming birth without the pressure of a clinical environment.