Does this sound familiar?
"Between books, blogs, TikTok, and well-meaning advice from family and friends, I feel overwhelmed by conflicting information. I just want ONE person to guide me!"
"I'm scared about giving birth and all of the unknowns."
"I feel like my provider isn’t telling me everything I need to know and that they might pressure me into interventions I don’t want or need."
"My birth partners feels unsure about how to help during labor and it's stressing me out!"
"I really want to feel prepared for childbirth, but the class options offered in my area seem dull, dry, and outdated."
"Taking a childbirth course is really important to me, but I can't find a class option close to me that works with my schedule."
Well, what if instead you could...
Get the education you deserve...
To help you feel prepared, confident, and excited...
In a format that allows you to go at your own pace from wherever you are in the world.
Hi, I'm Kelli and I've been exactly where you are.
Back in 2008, when my husband and I were expecting our first child, I wanted to take a childbirth course to help us prepare for birth, but nothing that was being offered seemed like a good fit. I didn't want the stuffy, one-size-fits-all course offered through the local hospital and there weren't independent teachers offering anything in my area. Because it was the early 2000's, online courses weren't really a thing, but I wished for a more relatable education option that I could access when and where I wanted.
Throughout the pregnancy, we made do with reading books, watching videos, and gleaning insights from family and friends about what to expect from childbirth, but guess what?
THAT WASN'T ENOUGH.
I walked away from my birth experience feeling like things happened to me, rather than having the chance to be part of the decision-making and I was really disappointed with my experience.
In the years since that birth, I've come a long way.
I took it upon myself to become a certified chlidbirth educator and doula so that I could help other people like me, like YOU, truly prepare for birth and give power back to the birthing person, where it belongs anyway.
I've spent the last several years teaching private, in-person childbirth education to dozens of families and the experience has been fantastic, but I've been limited in the amount of classes that I've been able to teach since I am after all, just a one-woman operation.
Now, I'm on a mission to help people exactly like YOU get the quality, evidence-based childbirth education that you deserve in a format that fits into your busy, unique schedule.
Introducing...
Your Birth, Your Options
The only course for expectant parents that lays out all of your options to help you feel prepared, empowered, and equipped for what's ahead.
A preview of what's included in the course...
- IV Saline Lock (7:07)
- Membrane Sweeps (8:19)
- Cervical Checks (7:38)
- Misoprostol (4:12)
- Foley/Cook's Catheter (7:56)
- Pitocin (4:17)
- Artifcial Rupture of Membranes (6:57)
- Fetal Monitoring (7:39)
- Uterine Contraction Monitoring (5:37)
- Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (3:38)
- Betadine (3:56)
- Episiotomy (3:26)
- Vacuum (4:56)
- Forceps (4:48)
- Induction of Labor (12:46)
- Augmentation of Labor (6:46)
- Cesarean (10:47)
- Semi-Reclined or Side-Lying (2:59)
- Standing or Kneeling (2:41)
- Shower or Tub (3:26)
- Hands & Knees or Climbing the Stairs (4:32)
- Lunging or Forward-leaning (4:07)
- Inversion or Belly Lift (4:57)
- Solo Squatting or Supported Squat (4:17)
- Standing Squat or Sitting on the Toilet (4:51)
- Lying Down (5:42)
- Child's Pose or Sitting on a Ball (6:24)
Positive feedback from previous students!
The connection we had with Kelli was immediate and we felt as if we made a true friend that had our best interest at heart through one of the most significant and Intimate moments of our lives; bringing our first child into this world. I’d been so anxious and nervous throughout my pregnancy and Kelli quickly brought calm and confidence with every question she answered and advice shared. We couldn’t be more impressed and already counting on her support when we’re ready for round 2. - Rachel P.
My husband and I took Kelli's childbirth education class and I can't recommend it enough. It was so fabulous working with Kelli. She is SO knowledgable and no questions were off limits. - Tori S.
Kelli is a fantastic childbirth educator! We were introduced to Kelli when our original childbirth education classes were cancelled due to COVID, and we are so fortunate that it worked out the way it did. Kelli does a wonderful job explaining complicated medical terms in a way that a layperson can understand.
Going through all sorts of scenarios in our childbirth education class with Kelli was great preparation for my challenging labor and delivery. - Laura H.
Questions others have asked before making the choice to take their birth experience into their own hands...
Why should I buy this course when I can watch videos or take a similar course for free?
It would be hard to find free content that is fact-based, reputable, and comprehensive to equal the years of expertise that I bring to this course. In these modules I share from my experience not only as a birthing person, but as a birth doula and childbirth educator for more than a decade.
Why spend so much of your precious time looking up free options that might not be evidence-based when you can get everything you need to know right here?
How long will the course take?
There's over 7 hours of content in this course, but it's go-at-your-own pace so you can take it all at once or bit by bit as you have the time.
I'm near the end of my pregnancy. Can I still take this course?
Yes! You can take this course at any point in your pregnancy, even down to your final weeks.
I know I want an epidural. Is this course still for me?
It sure is! This course is for those who want to give birth medicated, unmedicated, at home, in the hospital, or a birthing center. You need to know your options however you plan to give birth and this course covers em!
Can my partner take the course with me?
Absolutely! If you have a partner, I highly recommend that they take this course with you. If you are going through this pregnancy on your own, this course is for you too. The content is all the same!
If I've already had a baby, would this course still be helpful for me?
Yeah! Whether this is your first crack at a childbirth education course or you're thinking of this as more of a refresher, EVERYONE will find something in this course to learn.
I'm only a few weeks pregnant. Is it too early to take this course?
There's no such thing as too early to take a course like this, if you ask me! You'll have access to it for 9 months after your purchase so the earlier you buy, the more time you have to go back and rewatch modules along the way.
What if I get stuck?
I'll be just an email away to offer you support!
If I take this class, do I still have to take a class through my birthing facility or care provider?
Nope! This class is all you'll need, unless you want to take additional courses with it. A head's up though: Your provider or birthing facility won't lay out your options for you like I do!
Can I use my HSA/FSA to pay for this course?
Maybe! Check the details of your specific benefits, but many plans allow for an expense such as this.