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.
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.
What's being taught?
In this class, we focus on comfort, evidence, and advocacy. You will learn:
In this class, we focus on comfort, evidence, and advocacy. You will learn:
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• 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 |
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.
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.