Ready for Birth? How to Choose the Right Childbirth Education Class
The day your child is born is a day you will remember for the rest of your life. How do you want to feel when you look back on it?
Childbirth education is the bridge between hoping for a good birth and actively preparing for one. It gives you the evidence-based facts, practical coping tools, and decision-making framework you need to approach labor with clarity instead of guesswork.
No matter what kind of birth you are planning, going in education changes everything—for you, your partner, and your baby.
Which childbirth class is right for us?
The answer depends on:
Your birth goals
How you learn best
The type of preparation you're looking for
The good news?
We have different classes to meet you where you’re at. Each of our classes is designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared for birth.
Explore our lineup below! If you're torn between options, check out our 'Which Class Is For Me?' tool for personalized guidance.
Childbirth Education Options
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Our signature childbirth education class is designed to help you prepare for birth intentionally—in body, mind, and spirit. Rather than simply teaching what happens during labor, this class focuses on how to prepare for the experience of birth. You'll learn the physiology of labor, practical comfort measures, partner support, advocacy and communication skills, informed decision-making, and ways to prepare for both the expected and unexpected. Whether you're hoping for an unmedicated birth, planning to use an epidural, or simply want to feel more confident navigating your options, this class provides practical tools to help you approach birth with knowledge, purpose, and confidence. The course include 13 on-demand modules and twice monthly live virtual group meetings. Cost is $200.
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Our private Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, taught by Tara Thompson, combines the nationally recognized Evidence Based Birth® curriculum with personalized instruction. This hybrid course includes self-paced video lessons, two live virtual classes, and one in-person session where you'll practice comfort measures and apply what you've learned. Throughout the course, you'll explore the research behind common maternity care practices, labor interventions, comfort techniques, advocacy, and informed decision-making so you can feel empowered to make decisions that align with your values. This class is private and scheduled directly with the instructor. Cost is $395 per couple.
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Designed specifically for families planning a home birth, this class complements the education you'll receive from your midwife by focusing on the unique aspects of giving birth at home. We'll discuss what to expect during labor, preparing your birth space, comfort measures, partner roles, supplies, and postpartum planning so you can feel confident welcoming your baby at home. Classes are 5-hours, in-person, and located in the Kennesaw/Woodstock area. Cost $220 per couple.
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Birth Ready Academy 2.0, taught by Hosana Knight, is a four-hour, in-person single-day intensive class designed for expecting couples who want practical preparation for labor and postpartum. Held in a small group setting, this comprehensive workshop moves beyond passive learning by offering hands-on comfort techniques, birth position practice, and real-time guidance to fill out a custom birth plan together. Parents and their support partners walk away with a clear understanding of the stages of labor, effective pain management options, and the confidence to advocate for their choices. Class location may vary but usually in or around Marietta, GA. Cost is $300 per couple.
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Birthing From Within is a 2-day weekend intensive (4.5 hours each day) held in-person in Roswell,GA. Designed for birthing parents and partners, this class goes beyond standard birth prep to address labor's physical, emotional, and psychological journey. Through breathwork, labor positions, and rebozo techniques, you will learn mindful pain coping skills while partners discover how to confidently guard and support the birth space. The curriculum prepares you to navigate the unexpected with flexible preferences, covering medical interventions and cesareans, and extends past delivery with practical planning for the first 40 days of postpartum. Cost $375 per couple.
Which Class Should I Choose?
Identify what type of learner you are, how you learn best, and your mindset
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Choose Intentional Birth if...
Type of learner: Independent and Self-Paced
Focus: physiologic-first birth and advocacy
How you learn best: You like learning on your own time, in your own space, at your own speed. You want comprehensive information without the rigid schedule of weekly live classes, but appreciate an occasional touchpoint.
Your Mindset:"I want flexible, on-demand education that fits my busy schedule, while still getting practical tools for any birth path."
Your Best Fit:Intentional Birth
Why it fits: Our signature course is fully on-demand learning, allowing you to absorb labor physiology, practical comfort measures, partner support, and advocacy tools whenever suits you best. It includes live monthly virtual Zoom check-ins for support and connection.
To purchase and register, please send an email to info@northatlantabirth.com
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Type of learner: Analytical and Hybrid
Focus: evidence and is curated to the client because it's private
How you learn best: You love a balanced approach—data and research you can review on your own time, private one-on-one virtual check-ins, and targeted in-person practice to tie it all together.
Your Mindset:"Show me the evidence, give me self-paced videos, and let’s wrap it up with a private hands-on practice session."
Your Best Fit:Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class
Why it fits: Taught by Tara Thompson, this balanced course combines pre-recorded videos, private live Zoom sessions, and 1 in-person hands-on practice class to explore the research behind common maternity practices and labor choices.
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Type of learner: Environment Focused
Focus: physiologic birth and partner support
How you learn best: You learn best when education directly mirrors your specific real-world setting. You want targeted guidance without fluff specific to giving birth outside a hospital.
Your Mindset:"I am planning a home birth, and I want exact steps to prepare my mind, partner, and home space."
Your Best Fit:Home Birth Prep Class
Why it fits: Exclusively for families planning a home birth, this course compliments your midwife's care by focusing on home birth physiology, setting up your space, supplies, and specific postpartum planning.
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Type of Learner: Fast-Tracked and Action-Oriented
Focus: coping techniques and advocacy with hands on practice
How you learn best: You want a high-impact, efficient deep dive without committing to multi-week schedules. You learn best by getting real answers, writing down a clear plan, and practicing hands-on comfort skills in a single, focused session.
Your Mindset:"Give us a quick, single-day intensive so my partner and I can master comfort measures, fill out our birth plan, and feel ready in one afternoon."
Your Best Fit:Birth Ready Academy 2.0
Why it fits: A 4-hour, single-day in-person intensive designed for couples who want quick, practical childbirth preparation. You'll complete your birth plan together in class, master hands-on comfort techniques, and take home a printed workbook reference guide.
This class is led by one of the NABS Team Doula’s, Hosanna Knight. To learn more and register, please email her at Hosanna@northatlantabirth.com
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Type of Learner: Interactive and Experiential
Focus: psychology of birth and hands on practice with an emphasis on in-person education and practice.
How you learn best: You thrive in dynamic group environments. You learn by doing, engaging all your senses, connecting with other growing families, and physically practicing labor coping mechanisms in person.
Your Mindset:"I want full immersion, hands-on practice, and a deep, holistic, multi-sensory preparation for birth alongside a community."
Your Best Fit:Birthing From Within(with Guina Bixler)
Why it fits: Designed for those committed to two in-person half days of instruction, this comprehensive childbirth class offers rich group interaction, hands-on practice, and creative/holistic birth preparation.
This class is led by Guina Bixler. To learn more and register, please contact her at 404-307-0440 or email her at guinabixler@gmail.com
Timing and Next Steps
When to Take Your Class: We recommend completing your education between 28–34 weeks of pregnancy. This sweet spot gives you ample time to practice comfort techniques with your partner, refine your birth plan with your doula, and head into delivery feeling fully prepared.
Still Unsure? Bring it up at your next prenatal visit or reach out via text at 770-988-5463 or email at info@northatlantabirth.com. We'd love to help you find the exact class to support your birth goals!
Quiz: Which Childbirth Class Fits Your Learning Style
Planning for birth is exciting, but with so many options, how do you choose the right class? We know everyone processes information differently! Answer these 5 quick questions to discover which childbirth education experience will help you feel most confident, empowered, and prepared.
Knowledge removes fear. Preparation builds trust. Choose the class that meets you where you are, and step into your birth with confidence.