Class list
All classes are scheduled privately, no current group classes are on the schedule.
The class fee is for those attending the class out of the Trillium birth centers in Prairie du Chien, or Boscobel (whichever is closer to you). If you would like a private class in your home within 40 miles of either birth center, there is an added fee of $75. Wi-fi is needed to teach in your home.
Classes are offered in Prairie du Chien, Boscobel, or for an added fee, at your home. Currently offering all classes upon request. Please email Abbythebirthworker@gmail.com to set up a time.
Comfort Measures
Is your goal to go without the epidural, but you don’t feel prepared to “ride the waves”? This is a three hour class full of ways to relax, distract, and cope through labor. We talk about when to use certain comfort measures, what to do if labor is longer than expected, how to deal with a malpositioned baby, and how your labor team can support your goals.
Whoever will be attending your birth is invited to come learn how they can support you during labor. This is a great class for subsequent births if you did not feel prepared during your first birth. However, anyone is welcome!
$100 for class
3 hour class
Homebirth Prep
This class is geared towards out of hospital birth. We are fortunate to have several beautiful birth centers, not attached to a hospital, in the Driftless region. While, it is not homebirth, this class will be helpful in preparing for birth outside of the hospital. Homebirth and birth center birth is a very different birthing experience than the hospital. There is more preparation in regards to supplies, expectations, and coping in labor without the use of pain medication. It is a beautiful way to bring your baby into this world.
In this six hour class, we will cover the phases and stages of labor, in-depth comfort measures, what you need for your birth, who should (and shouldn’t) be at your birth, newborn procedures, unexpected hospital transfers, recovery, and the 4th trimester.
$200 for class
6 hour class
Your Empowered Birth
This two week comprehensive childbirth education class covers everything from detecting early labor, timing contractions, labor progression, in-depth comfort measures, how partners can best support you, pushing positions, birth plan creation, informed consent, interventions, inductions, cesarean birth, newborn procedures, recovery, and the 4th trimester.
It is perfect for people who are not familiar with birth and are interested in expanding their knowledge and learning how to make empowering decisions that will positively impact their birthing experience.
$250 for class
8 hour class
Postpartum Prep
Baby is here - now what? Know baby basics like umbilical cord care, how to change a diaper, the “5 S’s”, hunger cues from baby, cluster feeding, and physiological sleep patterns for babies. Also know how to take care of yourself during the recovery process, how and who to ask for help, and how to process a difficult birth.
This three hour class is an excellent way to prepare for this new person coming into your life and prioritize healing either from a vaginal or cesarean birth!
$100 for class
3 hour class
If cost is a factor, but you feel strongly you need one of these classes in order to birth confidently, please reach out.