The Proactive Partner

This course is near and dear to my heart. My husband is a medical student, and as I prepared for my unmedicated hospital birth we did not have the funds for a doula and my husband had limited time to practice birthing techniques. As I took an online birth course, I would mark segments that were “must knows” for my husband to go back and watch when he had time— I knew there had to be a better way! Thus, The Proactive Partner course was born. A daddy doula style class with only the most relevant information so that partnerships can feel empowered in any birth situation ((without breaking the bank OR wasting time)).

What we’ll cover

  • ✺ The innate Design of Childbirth

    In this section we discuss the anatomy and physiology of birth, true vs. false labor, the stages of labor, and when to leave for the hospital. You’ll end this section with an appreciation and trust for a birthing person’s instinctive ability to birth!

  • ✺ Labor Toolkit

    This heavily interactive segment includes pain theories, coping and pain relief options, laboring and pushing positions, and proactive partner duties. You’ll end this section feeling prepared to implement the right tools at the right time.

  • ✺Complications & Advocacy

    Here we dive deep into the cascade of intervention, induction, cesarean section, pain relief options, common interventions, and communication strategies. This portion of class will empower you to make informed decisions and communicate effectively with your care team.

Course Logistics

5.5-6 hours of instruction offered as 2 part series or one time crash course. 3 couples per class. See booking for date and time offerings.

$175 per partnership

Class location: 2730 S Val Vista Dr STE 124, Gilbert, AZ 85295

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

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  • This course is designed to prepare your birth companion to support you during labor. A birth companion could be a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, best friend, or whoever is planning to accompany you during your birth! Payment includes a spot for you and one birth partner.

  • For 1,000 reasons- YES! The Proactive Partner allows your birth companion to be informed and comfortable with the process of childbirth, and teaches a variety of tools that your doula may or may not be prepared to implement. Additionally, depending on the contract, doulas often wait to assist with the birth until active labor- so it is helpful to have a partner who is ready to help at any time during labor!

  • I recommend attending this birth class between 28-36 weeks so that you have time to practice but not too much time that you forget important information.

One on One

37 weeks and want some last minute information? Work night shift and need a morning course? Busy schedule and want a condensed class? Don’t enjoy group classes? I got you covered. I am passionate about preparing all partnerships for their dream birth. In the one on one setting, I come to your home and teach my Proactive Partner course in a 1 or 2 segment class. If you have unique birth goals or preferences, we can discuss different curriculum options so that you get everything you need and nothing you don’t! Let’s plan the perfect birth day for your family!

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Course Logistics

Up to 4 hours of instruction offered as a 2-part series or one time crash course.

$225 per partnership

Class location: Your home, 2730 S Val Vista Dr STE 124, Gilbert, AZ 85295, or virtually

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

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  • My one on one offering is more flexible than the other courses in terms of class participants. I am happy to accommodate all members of your birth team up to 8 participants. This could include children, family members, friends, or anyone you anticipate will help you during your birth. Other pregnant participants are not permitted to attend. Feel free to reach out regarding any questions or special circumstances!

  • I recommend attending any birth class between 28-36 weeks so that you have time to practice but not too much time that you forget important information. The one on one setting is unique in that (schedule permitting) you may be able to attend up until you deliver.

The Proactive Pregnancy

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