Womb Within
Birth Classes

IN-PERSON CLASSES IN WALLA WALLA, WA
Taught by Jessica Nelson, CBI Childbirth Educator

Feel calm, prepared + confident for labor and birth. Evidence-based education to help you understand your body, settle your mind, and feel ready for whatever your birth looks like.

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Birth 101

COMPREHENSIVE IN-PERSON BIRTH CLASS

4-hour class
Location: Many Waters Wellness Center
$250 per couple

Bring your partner & leave feeling ready and excited for birth


As you get ready to welcome your baby, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, overwhelm, and maybe a bit of fear about what’s to come. Registration includes attendance for both you and your partner (partner attendance is encouraged but not required). Birth classes are led by Jess Nelson, birth doula and a CBI-certified instructor.

Classes incorporate elements of the Bradley Method, Evidence Based Birth®, Lamaze, Hypnobirthing® and Spinning Babies techniques. The curriculum is comprehensive and covers pregnancy, labor & delivery, postpartum, and feeding baby.

TAKE BETWEEN 25-35 WEEKS PREGNANT

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by the end of the birth class, you’ll:

  • Understand what your body is doing in labor, so contractions feel more familiar and less scary

  • Know what to expect at every stage, from the first contraction through birth and the first hours after

  • Have breathing and movement tools to help you stay calm and grounded through contractions

  • Know how to position your body in late pregnancy to help baby settle into a good position for birth

  • Feel informed and supported if you’re hoping for a VBAC

  • Understand all of your pain relief options, and feel confident choosing what’s right for you

  • Know the benefits and risks of common interventions so you can ask questions and speak up for yourself

  • Feel prepared, not frightened, if your birth takes an unexpected turn

  • Know what to expect right after birth so nothing catches you off guard

  • Feel ready to feed your baby, with guidance for the fourth trimester

...and so much more.Understand what your body is doing in labor, so contractions feel more familiar and less scary

Postpartum & Newborn Feeding

ALL ABOUT POSTPARTUM & LACTATION
2-hour class
Location: Many Waters Wellness Center
$99 per couple

Go into postpartum feeling prepared & excited to meet your baby

Prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey with this informative and supportive class designed for expectant parents. Whether you are planning to exclusively breastfeed or simply want to learn more about infant feeding options, this class will provide evidence-based information, hands-on guidance, and confidence-building support to help you meet your feeding goals.

Open to first-time parents and as a refresher class.

TAKE IN THE 3RD TRIMESTER

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Postpartum Circle

A SOFT PLACE TO LAND

8-Week Mom + Baby Group
Led by Womb Within Collective Doulas

The weeks after birth can feel tender, beautiful, isolating, and overwhelming, sometimes all in the same day. Postpartum Circle is an 8-week group for new parents who want to be around people who understand, without having to explain or hold it all together.

Each week we gather to talk through your birth story, the changes in your body and heart, and what’s coming next. We’ll move through gentle stretching to reconnect with your body as it is now, share feeding support for breast, bottle, pump, or a mix, and go over what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. Come as you are, with your baby, your questions, and whatever kind of day you’re having.

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go into birth & postpartum with ease

go into birth & postpartum with ease

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Meet the Instructor

Hi, I’m Jess! I am passionate about all things that surround birth. Becoming a Certified Childbirth Educator is an integral part of my practice when supporting moms and families. Childbirth classes are so important whether this is your first baby or not. The main goal of my classes is to provide information that leads to informed consent during labor and delivery which leads to you trusting your intuition.

Whether you have a dream about what birth may look like or have never thought about the choices to be made with your baby, I am here to be your guide and together we will clear those fears surrounding birth. I believe every mom has everything in them to birth their baby. Birth is about surrender and trust in the process of labor and being educated about the decisions and variations of labor can lead you feeling more prepared. While my classes incorporate all elements including newborn feeding, soothing a baby, and newborn care; what to expect with postpartum healing and mental health is a focus I bring to all classes and support.

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Questions & Answers

  • It’s never too early to start educating yourself on the process of labor and birth.

    Generally, it’s a good idea to begin some form of education for you and your birth partner by about 20-24 weeks with the aim to have your labor preparation finished by 36 weeks.

    The 4-week class format gives you time to process what you have learned and think about how you will implement it on the day your baby arrives.

    Ideally, you should start birthing classes in your second or third trimester. If you are 38 weeks, take the 2-day class!


  • Research shows that a positive birth experience – regardless of where and how – is dependent on two things: the birthing person being able to make informed decisions. Knowledge is power.

    Birthing classes give you accessible evidence-based information, language to confidently discuss your birth preferences with your care provider and practical skills to navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

    This class doesn’t just cover one variation of labor and birth! It covers inductions, cesareans, postpartum recovery, and feeding your baby.

  • If you are having a planned cesarean, it is still so important to go into birth with knowledge and power. I recommend a private class for more time to expand on cesareans and less time on physiological birth.

    Part of the class includes what to expect postpartum, newborn care, soothing, lactation, and coping tools for you and your partner to ease that transition.

  • Birth classes are non-refundable. If you are not able to make it to the class, you may join the next class series.

    If you have had your baby, you can use the class fee for a postpartum visit.