Build confidence and community through expert-led learning
With interactive classes available both online and in person, you can gain skills and build relationships in a way that fits your schedule, comfort level, and learning style.
Childbirth Education:
3 Week Series
$295
thursdays 6-9pm + Sundays 2-5pm
This in-person, 9 hour childbirth education class is spread over three weeks in engaging, interactive sessions. Ideal for first-time parents and VBAC families, it provides a relaxed learning environment using evidence based information, storytelling and multi-sensory techniques. Topics include the physiology of birth, labor stages, comfort measures, partner and support roles, breastfeeding, postpartum adjustments, making decisions and navigating the tools offered in different birth locations. Participants also receive educational materials and access to a curated list of local RVA pregnancy, birth, and feeding resources.
Classes held in-person at The Branch Museum
2501 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA
Childbirth Education:
Wham Bam Workshop
$195
Wednesdays 5-9pm / Saturdays 1-5pm
This in-person, one-day childbirth workshop is offered as a condensed version of the full three-week series. Designed for experienced parents but open to all, it covers key topics like navigating your birthing location, decision-making with the B.R.A.I.N. acronym, building a supportive birth team, labor positions, hands-on comfort measures, and preparing for breastfeeding and postpartum success. Participants receive educational materials and access to a curated list of local RVA pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding resources.
Classes held in-person at The Branch Museum
2501 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA
A Brighter Postpartum + Infant Care Class
$185
one saturday per month 1-4pm
This one-day workshop is taught via Zoom and is ideal for first-time parents or those seeking additional postpartum support. Taught by postpartum doula Ocean Hak-Kuhn, it complements the 3-Week Series or Wham Bam Workshop by covering newborn care and self-care in the postpartum period. Topics include feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing techniques, postpartum healing, partner communication, baby-wearing, and creating a postpartum plan. Participants also receive access to a curated list of local RVA pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding resources.
This class is taught via Zoom
A Brighter Breastfeeding Experience
$185
one wednesday per month 5-8pm
This class, taught via Zoom, is lead by Certified Breastfeeding Specialists Sarah Cole and Paiten Dodd, RN. Sarah and Paiten cover everything you need to know for a successful breastfeeding journey. Topics include latch techniques, feeding schedules, recognizing hunger cues, avoiding common challenges pain management, partner support, milk storage and breastfeeding in public or after returning to work. Participants will also gain access to a well-curated list of breastfeeding support resources.
This class is taught via Zoom
Private Classes
$225
Sign up for a custom, private 3-hour class with curriculum guided by your needs.
classes taught via zoom
Looking for more support?
Birth + Postpartum Circle:
10 Moons + Around the Sun
This is a circle of support for families through pregnancy and beyond. Bring your belly or your baby and come meet other new parents, share and hear birth stories, ask questions and help support others in a peer-led group.
