birth classes

offering a variety of prenatal classes to better prepare you and your partner for your birth.

In-Person Classes are in the Annapolis, Severna Park, & surrounding Areas.

hypnobirthing series

This 5 week group course is taught seasonally or offered individually upon request. HypnoBirthing is guided meditation & relaxation for birth with a comprehensive education of the labor process. It will help you to birth with confidence & calm, no matter what kind of birth you are planning. It helps with those who are particularly anxious about the labor process. It’s for the birthing person and their partner to take together.

Sarah Austin is the only certified instructor offering in-person classes within an hour of the Annapolis area. Classes are held in Severna Park.

Black & White image of mom and just born baby snuggling after her water birth.

Labor Prep Course

This two hour online class is for birthing people and their partners to better prepare for the demands of labor. It covers prenatal exercises to help make your birth easier, comfort measures before and during birth, positions for labor, ways to cope and prepare for the big day, and much more.

A woman of color holding up her sonogram picture in front of her belly.

Birth 101

This three hour birth class is offered as either group or individual. It’s designed to educate you on the labor process, gain knowledge of what to expect with the standard medical care (if having a hospital birth), know your options, and get prepared for your birth. It’s for the birthing person and their partner to take together.

Pregnancy in peace and love.

Your body knows what to do. but birth is better when you’re prepared with a labor team you love, prenatal education, and the ability to believe in yourself.