“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
Reimbursement forms are available. classes & workshops limited for quality assurance
choose 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 savvy birth workshop below:
Savvy Birth 101
Investment: $30.00
The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world, you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. (abbreviated version of savvy parents)
Learning Objectives:
Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based
care and routine careDescribe 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
Savvy Birth Parent
Investment: $85.00
At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse. You will discover strategies for asking questions, and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth.
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
Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Series
Investment: $350.00
Self-Paced
Virtual
The ebb childbirth series is a comprehensive course covering a variety of topics to ensure that you and your support persons are confident, informed, and empowered as you navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Learning Objectives:
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 creating birth and postpartum care plans
BONUS: Breastfeeding/chestfeeding & Newborn care videos AND MORE!
What’s included?
companion Spiral-bound workbook (physical & digital formats available) with EBB handouts, tips, and resources to help you prepare for labor and postpartum.
6 months access to the EBB portal after registration
up to 10 hours of group discussions with your EBB Instructor and classmates to help you process course info and prepare for your labor
Mentorship from an experienced doula
Specialty classes (first-time parents, cesarean prep, single parents)
Self-paced online videos for you and your partner/ support person(s) to watch together (with closed captions in English and Spanish!)
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)
Watch Orientation videos —> Attend orientation class (2-3 hrs)
Watch assigned videos each week —> Attend Weekly Virtual Discussion #1 (1-2 hrs)
Final Class —> Comfort Measures Rehearsal (2-3 hrs)