Childbirth Prep
Class (Series) in San Francisco
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Class Description
Childbirth Education Series in San Francisco: This supportive and in-depth childbirth preparation class is a three-part series of 2.5-hour sessions, designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and empowered as you approach labor and delivery. Unlike a single-day intensive, this childbirth education series gives you the time and space to fully absorb the material between sessions, digest what you've learned, and come back with follow-up questions before moving deeper into the next topic. 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
Michelle Gunderson
Michelle is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator and Placenta Specialist serving families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area through her practice, Cradle of Love Doula. She is passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period in a way that feels compassionate, grounded, and supportive. She believes every family deserves to feel informed and cared for as they prepare to welcome a new baby, and she strives to create a calm and comfortable environment where parents can ask questions openly and feel supported without judgment. Her classes combine evidence-based information with practical tools and real-life perspective from years of working closely with growing families. Michelle’s teaching style is warm, approachable, and conversational, with a focus on helping parents feel more prepared and less overwhelmed as they navigate birth and early parenthood.
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