Childbirth Prep Class
(Intensive) in San Francisco
Prepare For Child Birth, Join Us At Mama Roots Collective
Class Description
Childbirth Education Class in San Francisco: This supportive and informative 4-hour childbirth preparation class is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and empowered as you approach labor and delivery. You'll gain a clear understanding of what to expect, explore how birth can unfold in different ways, and learn how to navigate the experience with greater ease and confidence. Together, we'll walk through the stages of labor, practice comfort measures and labor positions, and help both you and your birth partner feel ready to actively participate in the birth experience. You'll also learn breathing and relaxation techniques, common interventions, and your options for pain management, so you can make informed decisions that align with your birth preferences.
Who this is for: Mother/Birthing Person & Partner/Support Person [Couples class]
**Recommended to be taken 28-38 weeks gestation
What's Included:
- Stages of labor and what to expect
- What labor and birth can look like in different settings
- Comfort measures and coping techniques (movement, positioning, breathwork)
- Understanding common medical interventions
- Partner preparation and support techniques
- Knowing your options and making informed decisions
about the Facilitator
Claudia Penate
Claudia is a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth and lactation educator with five years of dedicated experience supporting over 200 families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a nursing background and years of experience in reproductive medicine and infertility care, she brings a strong medical foundation and deep understanding of the full fertility-to-postpartum journey. Her unique blend of clinical insight and nurturing support allows her to guide families with both confidence and empathy. Claudia is passionate about empowering parents with evidence-based education, emotional grounding, and personalized care. Her mission is to ensure every family feels informed, supported, and uplifted as they welcome their new baby into the world.
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