Childbirth Education

Birth to Latch offers in-person childbirth classes in Los Angeles and Whittier designed to help families prepare for labor, birth, and early postpartum. Our classes focus on comfort measures, partner support, hospital navigation, and evidence-based education so families feel confident and prepared for birth.

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Childbirth Education Series

Build your childbirth education experience one class at a time.

Our in-person classes are designed to give you practical, evidence-based education without committing to an entire weekend. Take the classes that fit your needs or attend them all for a comprehensive childbirth education experience.

Each class is 2.5 hours, taught in person by an experienced childbirth educator and birth doula, and includes hands-on learning, plenty of time for questions, and practical tools you can use during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

$85 per couple | Each class may be taken individually

Childbirth Essentials

Learn what to expect before labor begins.

Perfect for first-time parents or anyone wanting a refresher. Learn the stages of labor, when to call your provider, when to head to the hospital, what to expect during birth, and how to prepare for a confident birth experience.

You'll learn:

  • Signs & stages of labor

  • Hospital admission

  • Birth team roles

  • Birth preferences

  • The Golden Hour

  • What to expect after birth

Interventions & Inductions

Understand your options before decisions need to be made.

Medical interventions are common, but they don't have to feel overwhelming. Learn why interventions are recommended, what your options are, and how to make informed decisions that align with your birth goals.

Topics include:

  • Interventions (what are they?)

  • Inductions

  • Pain Management Options

  • Fetal monitoring

  • Assisted birth

  • Cesarean birth

  • Informed consent

Comfort Measures

Hands-on preparation for labor.

This isn't a lecture—it's a workshop for you and your partner.

You'll practice labor positions, breathing techniques, massage, counter pressure, partner support, and comfort techniques you can use whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, epidural, or cesarean.

Perfect for couples wanting practical skills and also having the desire to go with or without an epidural. Truly an essential class for involved partners.

Postpartum & Newborn Basics

Because birth is just the beginning.

Prepare for the first weeks home by learning newborn care, postpartum recovery, feeding expectations, sleep, soothing, and what is truly normal during the early days with your baby.

Topics include:

  • Recovery after birth

  • Newborn care

  • Safe sleep

  • Infant soothing

  • Newborn behavior

  • Postpartum adjustment

Breastfeeding Basics

Start your feeding journey with confidence.

Breastfeeding is learned by both mom and baby. Learn how milk supply works, achieve a comfortable latch, understand pumping basics, recognize feeding cues, and know when to ask for help.

Perfect for breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or anyone wanting evidence-based information before baby arrives.

Breast anatomy & how milk is made

  • What to expect during the first few weeks

  • Positioning & latch basics

  • Signs your baby is getting enough milk

  • Pumping basics

  • Milk storage guidelines

  • Bottle & formula basics

  • When to seek help & where to find support

Childbirth Class & Intro to Breastfeeding - Our Signature 2-Day Childbirth Intensive

Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | In Person

Everything you need to prepare for birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum—all in one immersive weekend.

Perfect for busy families who want comprehensive childbirth education without attending multiple weekly classes. Our Signature Childbirth Intensive combines all of the topics from our Childbirth Education Series into one engaging, hands-on weekend designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared before your baby arrives.

Unlike large hospital classes, our small-group setting allows plenty of time for discussion, hands-on practice, and personalized guidance from an experienced birth doula and childbirth educator.

Your weekend includes:

  • Childbirth Essentials

  • Comfort Measures for Labor

  • Interventions & Inductions

  • Birth Planning & Informed Decision Making

  • Partner Support & Comfort Techniques

  • Postpartum Recovery

  • Newborn Care

  • Breastfeeding Basics

  • Digital Resources for Continued Learning

Your Investment: $425 (couple)

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Why choose the Intensive?

If your schedule is busy or you prefer learning everything at once, this class is for you. Rather than attending multiple evening classes, you'll receive our complete childbirth education curriculum in one comprehensive weekend—giving you the confidence and practical skills to prepare for birth, feeding, and life with your newborn.

Investment: $425 per couple

✔ Two full days of in-person instruction

✔ Comprehensive childbirth education

✔ Hands-on comfort measures

✔ Breastfeeding & newborn care

✔ Digital resources for continued learning

Did you know:

Many HMO insurance plans now cover childbirth education/preparation, making private classes available with little to no out-of-pocket cost for qualifying families.

Verify your benefits here.

Can’t make it to our in person birth class? Not a problem We have partnered with Birth & Baby University to provide you self paced online preparation course for you as you are waiting for your baby’s arrival. This comprehensive course encompasses all of what we teach at our in person childbirth class but at your own pace.

All Access Virtual Class Pass — $149

Prepare for birth and early parenthood from home with our All Access Class Pass. Get unlimited, self-paced access to six essential classes:

Preparing for Your Hospital Birth

Intro to Childbirth

Comfort Measures

Bringing Home Baby

Newborn Care 101, and Breastfeeding.

Taught by certified childbirth and postpartum professionals, these classes give you clear, evidence-based guidance for labor, birth, newborn care, and feeding. Each class includes a comprehensive downloadable workbook, and you can watch anytime, on your own schedule.

Perfect for busy families, partners, and anyone wanting complete, flexible preparation for birth and those early weeks with your baby.

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