childbirth education classes in anchorage, eagle river & the Mat-Su Valley
Because birth doesn’t come with a manual—
but this is pretty close.
How To Have a baby
What Your Friends Don’t Know And The Hospital Doesn’t Tell You
Childbirth Education Class
For Anchorage & Mat-Su Families
This comprehensive childbirth education class gives you the knowledge and confidence to approach birth feeling prepared, not overwhelmed or scared.
This is more than “just a birth class". You’ll learn:
How to understand the physiology of birth instead of simply memorizing phases of labor
To ask questions and participate in decision making
How to recognize and work with the natural physiology of labor
Comfort measures and coping strategies
Medical interventions and pain relief options without judgment
How to make informed decisions throughout your experience.
Most importantly, you’ll also learn how to ask the right questions, advocate for yourself, and confidently navigate your options so you can enter birth knowing what to expect and trusting yourself to make the right decisions for you and your baby.
This class is focused primarily on hospital birth.
Available as an in-person class (schedule available in shop) or a pre-recorded download (also available in shop).
Birth partner bootcamp: childbirth classes for partners
Practical Tools For Partners Who Want To Know What To Do, What To Say, and How To Support Her Through Labor. Perfect for partners attending a birth class for the first time.
Designed for the partner who wants to be helpful during labor but isn’t quite sure what that actually looks like.
You’ll Learn:
What to Expect
Hands On Techniques To Help Her Cope With Contractions
What To Say When Things Get Intense
How To Communicate With Your Care Team
How to Support Her Without Feeling Lost or Helpless
You don’t need to be a birth expert. You just need the right tools, a plan, and the confidence to know what to do when the moment arrives.
In Person Only (Schedule Available In Shop)
newborn know-how: infant care class for new parents
The Baby is here! Now what?
This class gives new parents the practical knowledge and confidence they need to care for their baby from day one.
You’ll learn the essentials of:
Diapering
Feeding
Bathing
Soothing
Safe Sleep
Normal Newborn Behavior
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by every cry, sound, or change, you’ll understand what’s normal, what your baby needs, and when it’s time to ask for help, so you can spend less time second guessing yourself and more time confidently caring for your baby.
In Person Only (Schedule Available In Shop)
FAQs
why take a class from a doula?
All of our classes are taught by Christine Rogers, the owner and founder of Draw Near Doula Services. With over 125 births and a thousand hours of bedside support in her toolkit, she brings firsthand knowledge and experience of birth. These classes were created by her to specifically address holes she saw in the education her clients were receiving elsewhere, especially when it comes to interventions and advocacy.
Is the childbirth ed class appropriate for a hospital birth?
Absolutely. There are lots of classes out their geared for birth center and home births, but this one focuses on delivering in a hospital setting.
can my partner and i both come?
Yes please! Each class is priced for two people to attend.
when is the best time to take a childbirth ed class?
I recommend the second trimester, so you have lots of time to plan and research any of the options you learn about. However, if your are further along in your pregnancy and need a class, the second best time is now!
Where are your classes held?
Our classes are held in-person at Valley Imaging Center’s conference room in Wasilla. For those who can’t make a scheduled class or prefer to learn at home, we have a recorded version of “How To Have A Baby” available in the shop as well.
childbirth classes for anchorage & mat-Su valley families
Expecting a baby in Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or the surrounding Mat-Su Valley? Draw Near Doula Services offers comprehensive childbirth education designed to help you understand labor, birth, comfort measures, pain relief options, and informed decision making. In-person classes are available locally with a recorded option for those families who prefer to learn on their own schedule.
