Maternal Instincts Doula provides advanced doula services and doula mentoring. Based in the River Region, Maternal Instincts has been serving parents and professionals for more than 20 years.
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A NOTE FROM tRACI

When I was pregnant with my first baby (26 years ago), I was young and scared. I was treated like a child and told I didn’t know anything. I was belittled, coerced, and made to feel like I was someone other than someone in control of their birth. I “fell” into the system not knowing what I didn’t know.

While educating myself for the birth of my next baby 15 months later, I was determined to find education that was evidence based to make decisions for my birth and what was best for my baby which was the missing piece of the first birth. I was shocked and angered that I wasn't shown my options for a better birth. I realized during this time that if I couldn’t find this information, others were probably having a hard time too.

​This is the reason I dove into guiding families to having empowering births of their own. So many times, I speak with pregnant people who are frustrated with wishing they knew more. Whether giving birth for the first time or planning the next, do not find yourself falling into the system.

The Evidence Based Birth®Childbirth Class will give you the confidence, education, and tools you need to have the empowering birth you want. I am so excited to mentor you through this process towards this goal.

"This class is worth every penny. All the knowledge you gain online and through Traci is great to have for you birthing "tool box." All the online information & videos are available for us to view whenever we like. This course gave us the confidence and knowledge to have the childbirth experience we would like." Kimberly & Sean
 

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth class

By taking the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, you and your partner will not only learn the evidence for your birth options in an online class, but you will also be mentored by an experienced instructor. Traci is only teaching private EBB classes at this time to give personal attention and guidance through the pandemic given it is an emotionally hard time as well as hectic schedules. 

Who should take this class? 
​Anyone who wants the confidence, education, and tools to have an empowered birth being mentored by your own Evidence Based Birth®  Instructor, Traci Weafer.
Spinning Babies Class Info HERE
What's being taught?
In this class, we focus on comfort, evidence, and advocacy. You will learn:
• How your Partner can be your Advocate
• Evidence Based Care
• Overcoming Fears and Anxieties
• Comfort Measures
• Stages of Labor
• Navigating the Healthcare System
• Providers (Models of Care)
• Support
• Doulas
• Communicating with Hospital Staff
• Know your Rights
• Interventions
• Pain Relief
• Labor Rehearsal
• Postpartum Discussion
• Newborn Procedures
• Baby Care
• Breastfeeding
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EBB 102 - Advocacy When Birth Gets Tricky with Parent Bess English Evidence Based Birth®Listen on Apple Podcasts 
In this episode, I am joined by Bess English, a mother of two who lives near Pensacola, Florida. Bess describes her first hospital birth experience as traumatic. When she was pregnant with her second child, she and her husband took the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class with Instructor Traci Weafer to learn more about advocacy tools and comfort measures.
Listen here on Android: EBB 102-Advocacy When Birth Gets Tricky 
Where is the class held?
At this time ONLY  private classes are offered ALL ONLINE; 
How long does the class take? This class can be altered to the needs of your timeline. 
• 2 zooms  (approx 2 hours ) to learn about the stages of labor and hormonal physiology, discuss our perceptions about birth, and a labor rehearsal to pull it all together
• 5 weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together (Can be accelerated) 
• 4 video chats with Traci to discuss the weekly online content (Can be accelerated) 
• BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos & discussion
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When should I take this class? ( can be accelerated) 
You are welcome to take this class any time that is convenient for you. Private classes are scheduled to your convenience because I understand crazy life schedules.  Count back 3 months from your due date and ask yourself if this is enough learning time and is a class available around that time. If not, consider the 6 month option and schedule your class sooner. The class stretches 6 weeks so you don't want to end too close to your due date. I suggest you leave about 3 weeks to process the information and plan for the big day. ​

 classes offered online now!

Private classes scheduled at your convenience ALL ONLINE.  I work with families with  very hectic calendars and juggling life. 
If you're still trying to make a decision on what classes you need to take to help plan your birth, consider the Combo class that includes the Spinning Babies® Parent class that helps with a more comfortable pregnancy and and easier labor and the Keeping Your Power® Course that solidifies self advocacy skills and teaches a communication process with care providers. 

 Class Prices 

Sign up here by purchasing the class and I'll give you your next steps!! 

Discounts

  • Homebirth discount
  • Doula discount 
If you are planning a homebirth or hiring a doula for your birth, please have your midwife/doula contact me for a specific code for your discount for these classes. 
  All classes online with mentoring through the content. 
Let's learn about the evidence, comfort measures, and advocacy for your up coming birth!  The prices will reflect a slight increase due to class supply cost increase through EBB. 

(If you are hiring a doula, Ask for a hired doula discount)
 Standard Ticket~ 3-months access to the online portion of the class, spiral bound workbook, 6 video-chats with your experienced instructor to prepare for birth. ( THIS IS THE  MOST POPULAR TICKET! If you need to add 3 months later to your online access, you are welcome to do that later) 

Deluxe Ticket~ 6-months access to the online portion of the class, spiral bound workbook, 6 video-chats with your experienced instructor. 

Super Deluxe~3 or ​6-months access to the online portion of the class, spiral bound workbook, 6 video-chats with your class, (extra doulaing) access to Traci's expertise in navigating Drs appts or hard subjects such as induction or high risk topics that are personal to your situation and outside the EBB class content .  
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Combo Class Options:  The Extreme Combine classes are for you in one price package at $450.
This option Includes: A rebozo, The Spinning Babies Parent Class taught online or in person,  the Spinning Babies® Daily Essentials Digital download, Super Deluxe package for the EBB childbirth class, Mentoring from an experienced doula
The Power Extreme Package includes: A rebozo, The Spinning Babies Parent Class taught online or in person,  the Spinning Babies® Daily Essentials Digital download, Super Deluxe package for the EBB childbirth class, Mentoring from an experienced doula AND the KYP course to help build your confidence and lower your fears around conversations with your Drs and Nurses. $525

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can’t I just educate myself online using search engines and videos?
A: A lot of that info you find online? It’s bad or inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is that we curate all of the best, evidence-based information and get you and your partner engaged in the learning process.

Q: Shouldn’t I just let the doctors and nurses tell me what to do?
A: Routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and there is a lot of pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner how to be your own advocate—a skill you can for the rest of your life!

Q: My friends told me that taking a childbirth class is a waste of time.
A: There are a lot of poor-quality classes out there that have given childbirth education a bad reputation. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN, knows how to make classes exciting for young adults. The end result is a class that is motivating and SO much fun to participate in. You will learn more than you could ever imagine!

Q: What will I actually learn in this class that could be of use to me?
A: Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. When labor starts, you and your partner will be ready!  

Evidence Based Birth® Instructors are independent contractors and 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/
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