classes
Birth Partner Prep Class:
Get Ready to Be the Best Support Ever!
Right now as a birth partner, you might feel unsure about what to expect, how to be the best support, or how to be most helpful when it counts. But guess what?! That means you care and we think that’s already a pretty great place to start.
At Doula Differently, we believe that team-work makes the dream work! When birth is a shared experience, your role as a birth partner can be a game-changer. It’s not just about “being there”—it’s about knowing exactly how to help, advocate, and offer comfort in the right way and during the right time
In our Birth Partner Prep Class We break it down step by step and make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way. This class isn’t just about memorizing a bunch of techniques—it’s about giving you the skills to step up as a partner who’s ready for anything.
Whether you’re a spouse, partner, friend, family member, or any support person, this class will give you the tools, knowledge, and hands-on practice to offer effective and meaningful support throughout labor, delivery, and the early postpartum period. You’ll leave feeling confident, prepared, and ready to bring the right support at the right time, no matter how things unfold.
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Who:
Collin Parsons, a Certified Elite Labor and Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, and Infant Feeding Specialist, has been a birth partner for a decade and a half. She realized early on that education equals empowerment. And not just for her doula clients but their birth partners too! Collin has come up with tips, tricks, acronyms, and handouts for just about any scenario. You may not have 15 years of birth support under your belt but, after being taught by someone who does, you'll walk away with the confidence and tools of a pro!
What to Expect:
3-4 hours of in person, focused, and interactive learning
Who Should Attend:
Birth partners, support persons, and anyone eager to show up with confidence and clarity
What We’ll Cover:
What is a Birth Team + How they Can Support You
What to Expect During Labor, Birth, and the Days Leading Up to It
Hands-On, Physical, Comfort Techniques
Strategies for Emotional & Mental Support
Working with Medical Professionals in Any Birth Setting
Adaptability in the Birthing Process
The First Hours After Birth, Bonding with Baby, + Newborn Care Procedures
Postpartum Care + Supporting Postpartum Recovery
INVESTMENT: $99
One-Day Intensive Childbirth Education Course:
Learn, Laugh, and Prepare for an Empowered Birth
This informative one-day deep dive into childbirth was created with all expectant parents and birth philosophies in mind. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, considering pain relief options, or simply want to be ready for whatever comes your way, this course is packed with the essential knowledge and practical tools you need to approach your birth experience.
Designed and taught by Collin Parsons, a Certified Elite Labor and Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, and Infant Feeding Specialist with over 15 years of experience, she blends real talk, hands-on practice, and mindset-shifting insights to guide you every step of the way. This course equips you with valuable tools to gain confidence, stay informed, be prepared for labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum experience, but also helps you build trust in your body and the process.
Staying true to the Doula Differently philosophy, ‘everyone deserves unbiased, evidence based, and compassionate support , you'll feel empowered, prepared, and ready to embrace your birth—whatever that looks like.
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Course Overview: What to Expect
Duration: 6-8 hours (with breaks, because we know snacks and movement matter!)
Format: Engaging, interactive, and hands-on, blending discussion, practice, and multimedia content
Who Should Attend: Expectant parents planning a hospital birth, birth center, or home birth. Birth Partners are invited too!
What We'll Cover:
The Different Types of Birth Experiences
What is a Birth Team + How they Can Support You
What to Pack in Your Labor + Hospital Bag
Creating Your Labor and Birth Environment + Why it Matters
When to Call Your Support Team + Medical Providers
Written Birth Plans and Preferences + How They Make a Difference
Navigating Hospital Birth + Advocacy
The Labor and Birth Process
Medicated and Non-Medicated Comfort Measures and Pain Management Options + How They Can Influence Labor, Birth, and Your Baby
Medical Interventions + Outcomes
Pushing + Delivery
Immediate Postpartum + The First Hours After Birth
Newborn Care Procedures
Preparing for the Days Following Birth + Postpartum Support
Postpartum Warning Signs, How to ask for Help, + When to Call Your Medical Provider
INVESTMENT: $325