A Best Birth is a Prepared Birth.

We believe you and your baby already hold wisdom about your birth and the intuition you need. Preparing for Birth is where evidence meets intuition.

You're going to have an incredible birth.Preparing for Birth online childbirth classes, breastfeeding prep and meditations will help you get there.

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Would you say "yes" to any of these questions?

✔️ You/your partner travel or work non-traditional hours

✔️ You/your partner like to learn from the comfort of your home...or car or plane.

✔️ You/your partner feel that making small talk with other expecting families sounds like the worst

✔️ You/your partner are on bed rest

✔️ You/your partner are hip, modern and love podcasts and online learning.


If you said "yes" to any of the above, then you're in the right place!

  • $275 or 3 monthly payments of $91.67

Preparing for Birth Modern Birth Course and Prepared Feeding

  • Bundle
  • 2 Products

Where evidence meets intuition. Your guide to preparing for your birth and feeding your baby. Includes 6 podcasts and accompanying videos.

  • $9.97

Pregnancy and Birth Meditations

  • Course
  • 13 Lessons
  • 365-day access

Twelve pregnancy and birth meditations written by birth professionals and hypnotherapists to help prepare your mind for the journey of labor and birth. These meditations are written to compliment the Preparing for Birth Childbirth Course, and they are just as amazing to be used alongside any labor and birth preparation. Relax. You got this!

  • $44.97 or 2 monthly payments of $22.49

Prepared Feeding - Infant Feeding Course

  • Course
  • 12 Lessons
  • 365-day access

In this course, Amanda Devereux, RN, IBCLC, walks you through everything from preparation, getting a great first latch, trouble shooting common issues, pumping, introducing a bottle and even weaning. Watch toward the end of your pregnancy and watch again once you baby arrives. It’s indexed so you can easily find the info that you need - when you need it! Prepared Feeding goes beyond the basics of breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Is this class good preparation for a natural birth?

Yes. This class provides excellent preparation for natural birth - in our out of the hospital.

Will this class prepare us for an out of hospital birth?

Yes, The course was written with consultation from midwives and families that chose to birth out of the hospital. This course is recommended by midwives to prepare their clients for labor and birth.

Is this course accredited?

Childbirth classes are not accredited like a college or trade school might be. However, Preparing for Birth curriculum has won awards in several large cities and it has great reviews

How long will I have access to this course?

You will receive access for one year. That’s longer than your pregnancy!

How long does the course take to complete?

This really depends. The podcasts are about 90 mins each and there are 6 of them. The infant feeding class is 90 mins as well. Maybe you drive a lot and will go through those quickly, or maybe you do one a week for 6 weeks. The timeline is flexible based on your life!

How will I receive a course journal?

We you register you for the course, we'll get your address and ship your course journal within 3 business days. (if you are outside of the US, contact us for special shipping information)

Does this class include partners?

Absolutely. There are exercises for the partners to do together to prepare and lots of questions to ask each other. We are sometimes told that the course journal is used for date night conversations! Good preparation enhancse the birth experience for everyone involved…partners included. 

We love partners! (and they love us)

When is the best time to take this class?

There is no best time beyond before the baby arrives.(Though that’s a great time to have Prepared Feeding!) You receive access to the course for a year so you could have it for preparing your entire pregnancy. Or you could cram at the end.

Is this class a good preparation for a VBAC?

Absolutely. In addition to a being a comprehensive birth class, it also focus on positive and collaborative communication which is so important when preparing for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.

Isabel, new mom

“I wish I could give 10 stars. Amazing class, kept me laughing and crying (in the best way) and I learned so much."

Keep Preparing for Birth Chill

Amanda & Maria bring years of experience to help you have a great birth. 

Amanda is an RN, IBCLC, childbirth educator, doula, & founder of Nola Nesting. She enjoys watching pacific coast sunsets and anything with rose and cardamom.

Maria is a doula, childbirth educator, & founder of Great Expectations Birth. She likes warm days, great books, and tacos with great company.

Together, they founded BEST Doula Training and Preparing for Birth.