Evidence Based Birth® Classes are designed to prepare and support you with accurate, research-based information, practical comfort measures, and strong advocacy skills—guided by the mentorship of an experienced instructor.
Through online childbirth education, you’ll explore the evidence behind common birth practices, learn how to navigate medical decision-making, and build confidence communicating with your care team. BirthPro offers multiple Evidence Based Birth® class options, including both comprehensive childbirth education and shorter-format classes, so you can choose the level of depth and time commitment that fits your needs and your pregnancy.
You’ll leave feeling informed, supported, and confident as you prepare for birth—grounded in evidence, aligned with your values, and ready to advocate for yourself and your baby. 🌿✨
These classes are a good fit if you want to:
• Understand your options without pressure or fear
• Feel confident talking with providers
• Learn practical comfort tools—not just theory
• Make decisions aligned with your values, not just routines
Meet Lorie Michaels, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor
As an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, I’m here to help families feel confident, informed, and respected — no matter where or how they give birth. My classes combine solid evidence, hands-on comfort measures, and advocacy tools that help families navigate our healthcare system with clarity and strength.
I keep classes small, interactive, and grounded—so you can ask real questions and leave feeling steadier, not overwhelmed.
See a sample of the Evidence Based Birth® curriculum used in class.
Click each class below for full details. Class length, format, and included resources vary by offering.
Evidence Based Birth® Classes
Next session
Feb 15 @ 3pm ET
Savvy Birth Parent (3-Hour Virtual Workshop) 🌿 About the Class Prepare for birth with clarity, confidence, and evidence-based tools Are you looking forward to welcoming your baby—but feeling uncertain about navigating the hospital system, medical decision-making, or your role as a “patient” in birth? You’re not alone — and you deserve support that centers you. Savvy Birth Parent is a live, interactive 3-hour virtual workshop designed to help expectant parents understand how maternity care works, build a strong birth team, and advocate for respectful, evidence-based care during labor and birth. This class is based on the Savvy Birth 101 curriculum developed by Evidence Based Birth, expanded to allow more time for discussion, real-life examples, and practical application. Rather than telling you what choices to make, this class helps you learn how to make informed decisions — so you can approach birth feeling prepared, grounded, and supported. 💡 What You’ll Learn Define evidence-based care and understand the difference between evidence-based practices and routine hospital care Learn how power and decision-making typically function in hospital labor and delivery settings Explore how to build a collaborative birth team that supports informed consent and shared decision-making Practice communication tools that support respectful, family-centered care Gain confidence navigating policies, procedures, and common hospital scenarios Partners and support people are strongly encouraged to attend. 🌈 Who It’s For First-time parents Expectant parents planning a hospital birth Families seeking a clearer understanding of their options Anyone who wants to feel more confident speaking up and participating in care decisions No prior birth knowledge required. 🗓️ Format Live, virtual workshop (3 hours) Interactive discussion and real-world examples Time for questions and reflection Accessible from home via Zoom
EBB® Childbirth Ed Series Limited to 6 families per class.
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class 🌿 About the Class Pregnancy is transformative — and you deserve to feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way. The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class combines science, empowerment, and community to help you prepare for birth with clarity and calm. This interactive series goes far beyond hospital-based classes. You’ll explore real research on birth practices, learn practical comfort measures, and gain advocacy tools to create a positive birth experience — wherever and however you give birth. 💡 What You’ll Learn Understanding your birth options and making informed decisions Evidence-based comfort measures for labor and birth Navigating hospital policies and provider communication Partner and support person tools for effective advocacy Postpartum planning, recovery, and mental health awareness 🕯️ Why This Class Is Different Led by Lorie Michaels, doula, educator, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, this class offers more than education — it’s an invitation to empowerment. With a focus on inclusivity, advocacy, and physiology, each session blends evidence, discussion, and practice so you leave ready to birth with confidence. 🗓️ Format 4 live weekly sessions via Zoom — interactive and discussion-based Flexible online modules — study at your own pace between classes 3 months of access to parent dashboard - videos, an extensive pdf library 🌈 Who It’s For Perfect for first-time parents, repeat birthers, or anyone seeking evidence-based birth education in a supportive, inclusive environment. Birth partners and support people are requested to join. Your birth team is our primary focus to ensure a supported, empowered birth experience! ✨ Empower your birth. Know your options. Trust your body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t I just educate myself online using Google or YouTube? There is an overwhelming amount of pregnancy and birth information online—and unfortunately, not all of it is accurate or evidence-based. The full Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class curates high-quality, up-to-date research for you and places it into real-life context. Even more importantly, you’re not learning alone. You have access to an experienced instructor who can help you interpret the evidence, answer questions, and support you as you prepare for birth—something Google simply can’t offer.
Shouldn’t I just let doctors and nurses tell me what to do? Many routine practices in maternity care have not kept pace with current research, and families often feel pressure to consent without fully understanding their options. In this class, you and your support person(s) learn how to communicate respectfully, ask informed questions, and advocate for care that aligns with your values and your needs. These skills support not only your birth experience, but your confidence navigating healthcare throughout your life.
My friends told me childbirth classes are a waste of time. It’s true—there are some low-quality classes out there, and they’ve given childbirth education a bad reputation. The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class was developed by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, a former professor who specializes in making research engaging, accessible, and meaningful. The result is a class that is interactive, empowering, and grounded in real evidence—without fear-based teaching or fluff.
What will I learn in this class that will actually help me during labor? Families consistently tell us they value the practical, hands-on tools they gain. You’ll learn a wide range of comfort measures for labor, including: Movement and upright birthing positions Massage and hands-on support Water immersion Acupressure Breathing techniques, music, and relaxation tools You’ll also participate in a Comfort Measures Rehearsal, helping you and your support team feel prepared and confident when labor begins.
What makes the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class different? This class does not shy away from the real issues affecting birth today. We openly discuss how systems of care are influenced by power, bias, and inequity—including the impacts of patriarchy, institutional racism, and lack of inclusivity. Together, we explore evidence-based strategies and practical solutions that support autonomy, dignity, and informed decision-making in birth.
How does instructor mentorship work in the full childbirth class? In the full Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, your instructor provides ongoing guidance alongside the course content. You’ll receive access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent’s Site, which includes: Expert-led video lessons An extensive PDF research library Live Zoom sessions with your instructor and class community Your instructor facilitates discussion, answers questions, and helps connect the evidence to your real-life birth plans. Live components and mentorship are specific to the full childbirth class and are not included in shorter EBB offerings.
Important note about class formats BirthPro offers multiple Evidence Based Birth® class options, including shorter workshops and focused sessions. Access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent’s Site, full video library, and live instructor mentorship is included only in the full Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. Shorter classes provide targeted education without the full platform or ongoing mentorship.
Evidence Based Birth® Instructors are independent distributors of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class and are not employees of Evidence Based Birth®. You can find our terms and conditions for the class here https://parents.evidencebasedbirth.com/parent-membership-terms/