“The mission of EBB is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence-based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices.”

-Rebecca Dekker; Founder of EBB

classes limited to 6 pairs

Find the right class for you!

Have a tight schedule? Maybe you want to “sample” the class before investing in the full series. No problem! Choose an EBB workshop below:

Savvy Birth 101

Investment: $30.00

Learning Objectives:

  • Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based
    care and routine care

  • Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units

  • Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that
    You and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care

EBB® Savvy Birth 101 (1 Hour)

Savvy Birth Parent

Investment: $85.00

Learning Objectives:

  • Define evidence-based care

    Discuss the availability and pros/cons of local birth options

  • Practice respectful ways to talk with your provider

  • Discuss how partners, doulas, and nurses can work together to provide labor support

  • Describe the benefits and limitations of birth plans

  • Discuss the human and legal rights of birthing persons

EBB® Savvy Birth- Parent (3 Hours)

Looking for a comprehensive childbirth education course that provides the latest research and information on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum? Register for the full class series!

EBB Childbirth Education Class Series

Investment: $350.00

Self-Paced

Virtual

Learning Objectives:

Everything from savvy birth workshops, plus…

  • Identify stages of the physiological labor process

  • Discuss evidence behind medical and natural induction methods

  • Discuss pain relief options

  • Identify Tools to help you overcome fear & anxiety

  • Discuss Communication and advocacy techniques.

  • Support for creating birth and postpartum care plans

  • BONUS: Breastfeeding/chestfeeding & Newborn care videos AND MORE!

What’s included?

companion Spiral-bound workbook (digital format available) with EBB handouts, tips, and resources to help you prepare for labor and postpartum.

  • receive 6 months access to the EBB portal after registration

  • up to 10 hours of group discussion

  • Mentorship from an experienced Evidence Based Birth® Instructor

  • Six classes (Accelerated Options Available!) with your EBB Instructor and classmates to prepare for the labor process and practice your labor skills

  • Specialty classes (first-time parents, cesarean prep, single parents)

  • Five weeks of Self-paced online videos for you and your partner/ support person(s) to watch together (with closed captions in English and Spanish!)

EBB Childbirth Education Course 
Reimbursement Forms Available!

Watch a Sample Instructional Video Below:

Get an idea of the types of skills you can learn in the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class! You and your support person(s) will love watching these videos!

Listen to the EBB Podcast here!

Refund Policy: No refunds. Students may make up a class or join a later class within four weeks.

Contact me directly at hello@MotherSisterFriend.org if you would like to:

  • Submit payment through another medium such as Zelle, CashApp, or Venmo.

  • Request a payment plan (you will not gain access to class materials until fees are paid in full)

  • Request an insurance reimbursement form

  • Request a private class.

Class Flow: (Amount of weekly sessions will vary based on class type/pace)

  1. Watch Orientation videos —> Attend orientation class (2-3 hrs)

  2. Watch assigned videos each week —> Attend Weekly Virtual Discussion #1 (1-2 hrs)

  3. Final Class —> Comfort Measures Rehearsal (2-3 hrs)