Childbirth Education Classes

We recommend that all first time parents take childbirth preparation classes taught by a trained childbirth educator. For those planning an unmedicated birth, a natural childbirth class is preferred. Hospital childbirth classes are very comprehensive and educational, but do not necessarily focus on the practice needed for an unmedicated birth.

Below are some national and local childbirth class options. A course's philosophy should be in line with your own for it to be most effective. It is wise to do some research and speak to the instructors to decide if this is the best class for you. Also take into account the length, location, and price of the class. Most classes should be started between 26-30 weeks. 12 week courses might need to be started earlier.

• Hypnobirthing  http://www.hypnobirthing.com/
• Hypnobabies   https://www.hypnobabies.com/
• Bradley Birth   http://www.bradleybirth.com/
• Lamaze           http://www.lamaze.org/

Local to Baltimore

• St. Joseph Parenting Classes http://www.stjosephtowson.com/Programs-Services/Centers-of-Excellence/Women-and-Children/Parent-Education.aspx
• Yoga Birth   http://yogabirthbaltimore.org/
• Birth Works http://baltimorebirth.com/
• Informed Birth Choices http://informedbirthchoices.org/
• Doulas of Baltimore http://www.doulasofbaltimore.com/
• The Birth Well http://www.thebirthwell.com/
• A Mother's Instinct http://www.amothersinstinct.com/
• Trusting Our Bodies (Bradley) http://trustingourbodies.com/
• Brio Birth Baltimore http://briobirthbaltimore.weebly.com/

If you would like your class to be added to our list, please contact us!