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We’ve created a list of five natural childbirth classes that will help you prepare for a natural childbirth in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area. These classes have all been recommended to be included on this list. Each class presents a different curriculum, and will offer varied approaches to childbirth. Do your homework to find the best fit for your birth philosophy and coping style.
Kopa Birth® offers local and online childbirth classes to prepare couples for natural birth. Practice deep relaxation, breathing techniques, labor positions, and much more. Kopa Birth® can help you prepare for an amazing natural birth!
Website: www.kopabirth.com/
Video-based, Online Childbirth Classes
• Cost: $195+
• 8 comprehensive video classes
• 12+ hours of instruction
• Natural hospital birth footage
• Mock labor experience
• Downloadable relaxation audio tracks and course manual
Birth without Fear
Bradley Method affiliated instructor, Julie Parache, offers a 12-week class that includes anatomy, nutrition, and labor prep.
Phone: 773-481-9446
Website: www.birthwithoutfear.com
Birthways Inc.
Birthways offers an 8-week childbirth class, breastfeeding classes, doula support (labor and postpartum) and overnight infant care.
Phone: 888-506-0607
Website: www.birthwaysinc.com
Chicago Natural Birth
Chicago Natural Birth offers a variety of courses through coursehorse.com. There are 5-week courses or 8-week courses which include natural pain management, nutrition, birth writing your birth plan and breastfeeding.
Website: https://coursehorse.com/chicago/schools/life-skills/chicago-natural-birth
Diamond Doula Care
Diamond Doula Care partners with Ohana Parents to offer a 6-week childbirth class that includes natural pain management, hospital-based classes for natural and intervention births, breastfeeding and newborn care. They also offer doula services.
Phone: 773-208-3358
Website: www.diamonddoulacare.com
The University of Chicago Medicine: Family Birth Center
The Family Birth Center offers a complete Lamaze course taught over one weekend and as well as a refresher class for those who have taken the full two-day course.
Phone: 773-702-9200
Website: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/patients-visitors/classes-events
Kopa Birth’s online childbirth classes allow you to prepare for a natural childbirth in the comfort of your own home, 24/7. Enroll today in our free online childbirth class to learn more about preparing for natural childbirth.
Finding a high-quality natural childbirth class that fits your birth philosophy, coping style, and schedule is hard enough. We created this list of the top 5 natural childbirth classes in
