April 11+12, 2026 Saturday & Sunday, 1-6 pm In this 8-hour Birth Essentials series, you will learn foundational information about the birth process, stages of labor, external signs of progress, breastfeeding and early newborn care, and postpartum recovery. You'll practice coping techniques, relaxation activities, and labor positions. Taught by Heidi Duncan, a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator with 25 years of professional experience, this course will help you glean the knowledge she has gained supporting hundreds of families during labor and birth in every setting. You will benefit from this class whether you are giving birth at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. You'll learn about both natural and medical options for managing pain and labor progress. See the OPTIONS section on the registration page for additional Upcoming Dates. https://expectingnewlife.com/store/Birth-Essentials-Class-p455953872 Available in 4 formats: ONE WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm TWO WEEKENDS: 2 Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm TWO WEEKENDS: 2 Sundays, 1 pm - 6 pm 4-WEEK SERIES: Wednesday nights, 6-8 pm PRIVATE SERIES: 1 home visit + 2 Zoom calls, custom schedule (additional fees apply)