Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class: In-Person/Hybrid Series - Bend

Location: Deschutes Public Library Administration

Address: 507 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703

Date: 7 May

Are you looking for a childbirth class that gives you the flexibility of learning online, but also the support and encouragement from an instructor?

A message from Molly:

Each time I facilitate this series of classes, I am reminded of the importance of discovering the "Why" for each participant. I watch and listen as they become more confident in their choices, their ability to dialogue, and gain knowledge of the tools they have for comfort measures during birth.

Listen to what some of the first students of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class have had to say:

“This class is a total gamechanger for us. I’d heard negative stories…I was scared and very on edge. Then once we started taking the class, and when we learned about interventions that I was apprehensive about… It brought us together in that [my partner] understood birth more, and I understood it more. And as soon as I went into labor, we were on. We were a team.”

“I really appreciated how informative it was. I knew a lot about the biology of birth and babies, but what we learned was just very impressive. It was a really good experience—fairly chill, fairly laid-back, and not nearly as stressful and awkward as I thought it might be. All the information—I never would’ve thought there was that much information out there!”

Your Childbirth Class Includes:

• Mentorship from Molly Patterson, experienced EBB Instructor
• Two in-person classes to practice your labor skills
• Five weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together
• Four weekly Zoom discussions with your EBB Instructor and peers
• BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos

Topics Covered

In this class, we focus on comfort, evidence, and advocacy. These are the topics we’ll cover that will help you and your birth partner prepare for birth!

• How your Partner can be your Advocate
• Evidence Based Care
• Overcoming Fears and Anxieties
• Comfort Measures
• Stages of Labor
• Communication tools
• Know your Rights
• Interventions
• Labor Rehearsal
• Postpartum Discussion
• Newborn Procedures

Will I Learn how to have a Natural Birth?

Evidence Based Birth® believes that every person has their own unique path. Instead of focusing on medicated vs. unmedicated birth, we focus on giving you tools and helping you learn the evidence, so that you can be empowered to make your own decisions! We do have a strong emphasis on non-drug comfort measures, because they have no side effects and can be used by everyone, whether or not you plan to use medications.

​At the end of this class, my goal is that you have the ability to communicate your goals and expectations for your birth experience to the collaborative team working to support you. Being heard, respected and empowered in your choices.

In-Person and Online Class

• This is a Hybrid Class format combining in-person and zoom calls during the series.
• First Class: This is an in-person Class - 2 hours: Introductions, getting you set up on your weekly learning, introduction to the birth timeline, and discussion of online Orientation material.
• Weeks 2 - 5: These sessions will be via zoom call format - 1 hour: Our discussions will be focused on the past weeks videos and how practice is going.
• Week 6 - Our final class is an in-person class- 2 hours: We will start with a practical walk through of the birth timeline. This will include hands on practice with comfort measures and movements. We will also discuss the final week of online material and spend quality time talking about postpartum wellness, newborn care and finding resources to support the family.

Tickets and Pricing:

Registration includes the in-person classes, weekly Zoom video chats with your Instructor, access to your lessons online at the Evidence Based Birth® Academy, a PDF library, 3 month access to the online portion, and an opportunity to connect again for a reunion “birth story” class.

​Registration: $225.00

Registration includes both the pregnant parent and their chosen support person.

​Also available at Registration:

• EBB Childbirth Class Hard copy workbook: $40
• 1 hour private Birth Plan Session: $45

​Additional resources:

• 3 months extension access to EBB online Material portal: $20
• Infant Massage Parent Classes: This is a 4 wk series in group or private format: $175.
• Virtual Support Through your Birth/Birth Guide Support: Texting support through birth - Support is specific to Client's goals for their birth Experience. This add-ondone before, during or after series is complete: $550.

​FAQ

• Refund Policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Molly Patterson.​
• I am a birth professional (doula, childbirth educator, physician, etc) who wants to audit your Childbirth Class: Great! Limited seats may be available for audit, fee applies. Email me at [email protected] to inquire
• Do you offer other payment options: Yes! Please email me to discuss options at: [email protected].
• Prefer to book a private class? Email me at [email protected] to discuss availability.
• I have a Doula/additional Support Person and would like her to be part of my class: Our last class is a Labor Rehearsal Class. 1 additional support person can be brought as a guest to this class!