Education

 KNOWLEDGE is POWER and STRENGTH. Our comprehensive childbirth education program is an integral part of our Birth Center experience.

This class is required for our families seeking their first un-medicated birth. We have collaborated with Shannon Bacus who will skillfully mentor you and your support team in evidenced based care, comfort measures, and advocacy, so that you can embrace your birth and parenting experiences with courage and confidence.

 Childbirth Classes

Workshop offered every 3rd Saturday each month - 9am-5:30pm.

Hosted at: The Birth Center of Bloomington Normal

6 Westport Court., Bloomington, IL

Cost: $300

What you can expect:

You will receive a detailed workbook to utilize during the workshop and will take it home for reference and homework exercises after the course!

We will cover …

  • Nutrition and staying comfortable during pregnancy

  • Tools for Labor & Comfort Measures

  • Understanding Your Options

  • Birth Expectations

  • Greeting Baby

  • Parenting a Newborn

    Workshops are offered to couples in group settings. 

    Classes are offered as a one day intensive equaling 7.5 instructional hours (9am-5:30pm with an hour for lunch). 

    *All sales for Childbirth Education are final. No refunds given for cancellations or no-shows on day of event. If an emergency or unforeseen circumstance arises, you will be able to transfer your class registration to a future date.

    What will your experience be like?

    "We took the childbirth education course Shannon offers – this course was full of great information. I’m so glad we chose to take a class. I know nothing can fully prepare someone for giving birth the first time, but I felt as prepared as possible going into it – and that was a great feeling." - Morgan J.

    "This Childbirth Education course helped me to know I have other options than just "typical procedure"! It's also given me evidence based facts so that I know we are making the right decision for our family." - Denille J.