Your Empowered Birth

Two Hands Birth Services is proud to offer this three-class series created and taught by our doulas and childbirth educators. This class will prepare you for all outcomes, giving you the tools you need to have your empowered birth. 
Some of the topics we will cover:
  • anatomy & physiology of labor
  • stages of labor
  • signs of labor
  • comfort measures
  • labor and birthing positions
  • natural and medical induction methods
  • informed consent
  • medical augmentation and pain relief
  • Cesarean births
  • birth plans
  • newborn care and breastfeeding for the first time
  • postpartum care overview​
​This series is 3, 2-3 hour classes taking course over 3 weeks.
​​The investment for this group class is $180 per belly.
(Group classes are currently on hold due to COVID-19.)
Upcoming Classes
Private classes available for $250 in your home or via virtual classroom.  Contact us for more information.
"Jessica was a great resource throughout my pregnancy. She was always available to answer any questions and to alleviate the nerves that come with being a first timer.  I especially appreciated her follow-ups once the baby
​was here.  "

Childbirth Crash Course

In this short, intense childbirth preparation class you will learn tools to help through the birth of your baby. You will be guided in what to expect from when your contractions start until you are holding your baby. You will learn signs and stages of labor, comfort measures, positions for labor and birth, medical interventions, informed consent and more! This class will answer the question, "I'm in labor, now what?"

This is a 2 hour class.
The investment for this group class is $75 per belly.
(Group classes are currently on hold due to COVID_19.)
Upcoming Classes
Private classes available for $100 in your home or via virtual classroom.  Contact us for more information.

Breast/Chestfeeding Basics

Whether you are a first timer wanting to learn the basics, or expecting number 4 and hoping for a better experience this time around, a private class will be very helpful. Breast/chestfeeding is the biological normal way to feed a baby but it is still a skill that many need to learn. A lot of people have never seen a baby breast/chestfeed until they have their own child.

We will talk about the basics and how to get things started off right. We will discuss common questions and concerns and give you information to make the best decisions for your family. You will be equip with information on what to expect and the warning signs if you may need additional breastfeeding support. At the completion of your class you will feel prepared to begin your journey, and you will have the information you need to find additional support if you need it. This class is taught by a Deanna Lynn and Vanessa Ramalho, who are both certified lactation counselors and doulas.

​The investment for this group class is $50 per belly​​
(Group classes are currently on hold due to COVID-19.)
Upcoming Classes
Private classes available for $90 in your home or via virtual classroom.  Contact us for more information.

Postpartum, Baby-care, & Feeding, Oh My!

Prepare yourself for what you may experience after baby is born. Learn about how you can best care for yourself during the postpartum period. Find out about both breast/chest and bottle feeding and how to care for your new bundle of joy. 
In this 2-hour class we will go over, ​​
  • what to expect during the immediate postpartum period
  • immediate newborn procedures
  • feeding baby, & baby's output
  • ways to sooth baby
  • bathing baby
  • ​baby essentials
  • postpartum care after the first few days
  • your emotional state
  • adjusting to new family member

​The investment for this group class is $50. per belly.
(Group classes are currently on hold due to COVID-19.)
Upcoming Classes​
Private classes available for $90 in your home or via virtual classroom.  Contact us for more information.
Picture
Photo by Hayden Trace

Online Courses

Is it really hard to find the time to take a class or even schedule one in your own home? Would you just rather work at your own pace on your own time? Would you still like the accessibility to an instructor so you can get additional information and resources? The Nomadic Doula/Two Hands Birth Services online course is for you!

These courses are work at your own pace and you can access it for 9 months. There are videos, pictures, charts and downloads. Best of all you can email your instructor with any questions or concerns you may have.​
The cost of these courses are PWYC, or pay what you can.
​

​ "My partner and I had such a terrific L&D experience because of Jessica's support. We have also benefited from her postpartum and lactation support tremendously. I look forward to continued work with her and if I ever have another child she'll be the second, after my partner, to know! If you're considering working with Jessica my advice is to do it!"
Two Hands Birth Services
Photo by Hayden Trace