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
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
THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 12/25/25
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 for creating birth and postpartum care plans
Learn the evidence behind
BONUS: Breastfeeding/chestfeeding & Newborn care videos AND MORE!
Plus:
A companion Spiral-bound workbook (physical & digital format savailable) with EBB handouts, tips, and resources to help you prepare for labor and postpartum.
6 months access to the EBB portal after registration
Free online articles & handouts on topics such as: Suspected Big Babies
– Failure to Progress
– Eating and Drinking during Labor
– IV Fluids in Labor
– Vitamin K
– Waterbirth
– Due Dates & More!
Up to 10 hours of group discussion 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)
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!) Accelerated Options Available