When Courtney & Robert found out they were expecting their first baby, they immediately sought out support and education for their pregnancy and birth. Being in the military meant that that they didn't have a present support system or knowledge of the local birth facilities and medical care providers. They were referred to Belly to Cradle through a friend, and arranged their care before the first trimester of their pregnancy was over!

Because they booked so early, they were able to benefit from the ability to ask questions and obtain resources throughout the entirety of their pregnancy. Around the 28 week mark, they began their private childbirth classes with Amber in their own home, according to their schedule. "She met us where we were--figuratively and literally," Robert says. "She had no preconceived assumptions or expectations for what kind of birth we wanted. And let's face it, it was so great to have that one-on-one education. Plus, it's easier to learn and talk about something sensitive when you’re not in a group setting.."

​Courtney says that making sure they had education and support for their birth was imperative. "Hiring Belly to Cradle was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our pregnancy and birth."

Complete Childbirth Education

Belly to Cradle Childbirth Education Includes:
  • Six hours of customized, private childbirth education
  • Schedule of classes based on your needs
  • Study Guide, worksheets, homework to complete
  • What to expect at your birth facility
  • Right to refusal & informed consent
  • Birth affirmations & word perception in birth
  • Research and how to assess it
  • Terms and definitions to know
  • Stages and Phases of Birth--signs & symptoms of labor
  • Comfort Measures & Breathing Basics
  • Birth video
  • Birth Preferences & Planning
  • Overcoming Birth Roadblocks
  • Common risk factors and accompanying interventions
  • Induction: reasons and methods
  • Cesarean Birth--Cesarean Video
  • What to expect immediately postpartum
  • An ADDITIONAL two hour Belly to Breastfeeding Prenatal Group Lactation Class ( a $20 value)
  • Additional, customized sessions available if necessary. 

Looking for an
​Online Option?

Maybe you aren't local to Pensacola or you simply have a schedule that won't accommodate for one-on-one sessions. We understand this, which is why we wholeheartedly recommend The Mama Natural Birth Course--check it out to see if it's a fit for you!