Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series:
the proven path to a natural birth that is safe and meaningful
A natural birth gives the baby, mother, father and new family a wonderful beginning and is usually the healthiest choice. Prepare for a safe and meaningful natural birth by knowing the choices you can make during your birth that are the most direct route to a natural childbirth.
the proven path to a natural birth that is safe and meaningful
A natural birth gives the baby, mother, father and new family a wonderful beginning and is usually the healthiest choice. Prepare for a safe and meaningful natural birth by knowing the choices you can make during your birth that are the most direct route to a natural childbirth.
Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
- Prepares you for a confident natural childbirth
- Informs you of what to expect during your birth
- Guides the birth partner to know how to best support you during your birth
- Gives you a list of the most important choices you can make before and during your birth to experience a successful, joyful natural childbirth
The Birth Matters natural childbirth education series is divided into six classes. You are welcome to take all of them, or pick and choose the ones that interest you.
Session 1: Natural Childbirth in a Nutshell (what to expect during a natural birth)
Session 2: Mom's Best Friend (birth partner preparation class)
Session 3: Mermaid Moms (waterbirth preparation class)
Session 4: Your Best Nest (birthplace options class)
Session 5: Birth Sense (understanding pain medications, childbirth interventions, cesarean birth, and more!)
Session 6: Natural Childbirth Techniques (relaxation, massage and other techniques to use during your birth)
About the Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
Instructor: Christelle J. K. Hagen, BfNAEC, ICI, SBD. Christelle is a certified birth and perinatal loss doula (Hypnobabies and Stillbirthday) and an experienced childbirth educator, having prepared women and their birth partners for their once-in-a-lifetime births since 2001. Learn more about Christelle.
Testimonials
Comments from our graduates:
"I just wanted to say thank you again for the classes. We really thought they were so helpful and so beneficial. I asked Ben last night after we left how helpful he thought they would be to him and he said he really liked them, was glad we took them and that it was totally worth it. And of course, I totally agree. :) It's so nice to hear someone's perspective who has gone through it and can give advice as to how to handle certain situations. We really appreciate all the knowledge. I will keep you updated for sure!"
--Cassie, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
"Thank you for last week's class. It was great. While there it just HIT ME like a hammer over the head how great my husband will be during my delivery. I knew he would be there and supportive, but I pretty much thought I'd have to do this thing on my own. And all of a sudden I just realized, he'll be more than helpful, he'll be fabulous! I am just overwhelmed by God's goodness and providence in providing such a good partner."
--Melissa, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
"The practical advice from a qualified resource is invaluable in preparing the mother & her coach... We have a much better, well-rounded education than if we had read a book alone. It's good to get the expert opinions & insight from someone who has experienced a wide range of birthing experiences."
--Lisa, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
"I learned more than I knew was possible."
--Brad, expectant dad
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from Stillwater, MN
"It helped to inform and prepare us for what to expect leading up to and during birth."
--expectant dad
"It covered all the topics I expected (& more). I got good hands on practice. It was fun!... I feel more informed about all of my options... Really, you were great! I felt free to ask questions and got good usable answers."
--expectant mom
"[Waterbirth] is more beneficial than I thought! I just thought it sounded relaxing. I'll feel more confident about choosing a waterbirth... [I feel] very prepared, considering I've never done this before. I'm confident... I felt like I received plenty of information... This series has made me feel very informed & prepared."
--Sarah, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from St. Paul, MN
"Every question was answered thoroughly... Made me feel much better about a natural birth, much more comfortable with it. [Waterbirth seems] much more legit & natural to me."
--David, expectant dad
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from St. Paul, MN
"I enjoyed learning how to best support my wife."
--Paul, expectant dad
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from Brooklyn Center, MN
"Re-affirmed that waterbirth would be a good decision for me. [The class was] open, laid-back."
--Sarah, expectant mom
Fan of Mermaid Moms Class
"I just wanted to say thank you again for the classes. We really thought they were so helpful and so beneficial. I asked Ben last night after we left how helpful he thought they would be to him and he said he really liked them, was glad we took them and that it was totally worth it. And of course, I totally agree. :) It's so nice to hear someone's perspective who has gone through it and can give advice as to how to handle certain situations. We really appreciate all the knowledge. I will keep you updated for sure!"
--Cassie, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
"Thank you for last week's class. It was great. While there it just HIT ME like a hammer over the head how great my husband will be during my delivery. I knew he would be there and supportive, but I pretty much thought I'd have to do this thing on my own. And all of a sudden I just realized, he'll be more than helpful, he'll be fabulous! I am just overwhelmed by God's goodness and providence in providing such a good partner."
--Melissa, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
"The practical advice from a qualified resource is invaluable in preparing the mother & her coach... We have a much better, well-rounded education than if we had read a book alone. It's good to get the expert opinions & insight from someone who has experienced a wide range of birthing experiences."
--Lisa, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series
"I learned more than I knew was possible."
--Brad, expectant dad
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from Stillwater, MN
"It helped to inform and prepare us for what to expect leading up to and during birth."
--expectant dad
"It covered all the topics I expected (& more). I got good hands on practice. It was fun!... I feel more informed about all of my options... Really, you were great! I felt free to ask questions and got good usable answers."
--expectant mom
"[Waterbirth] is more beneficial than I thought! I just thought it sounded relaxing. I'll feel more confident about choosing a waterbirth... [I feel] very prepared, considering I've never done this before. I'm confident... I felt like I received plenty of information... This series has made me feel very informed & prepared."
--Sarah, expectant mom
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from St. Paul, MN
"Every question was answered thoroughly... Made me feel much better about a natural birth, much more comfortable with it. [Waterbirth seems] much more legit & natural to me."
--David, expectant dad
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from St. Paul, MN
"I enjoyed learning how to best support my wife."
--Paul, expectant dad
Fan of Birth Matters Natural Childbirth Series from Brooklyn Center, MN
"Re-affirmed that waterbirth would be a good decision for me. [The class was] open, laid-back."
--Sarah, expectant mom
Fan of Mermaid Moms Class