Let's Prepare for Your Birth Together
I'll teach you the comfort techniques and skills you'll lean on in labor, so you feel ready, not anxious.
What Parents Are Saying
Hear from families who felt empowered and prepared after taking my childbirth classes.
"Teresa's pre-birth sessions were way more clear and helpful than the hospital birthing class. Her vast experience was obvious from our every interaction. We were grateful for her calming presence, including lactation advice."
Rosie W.
First-time Mom
Discover My Class Offerings
I designed these classes to give you hands-on skills and real confidence for labor, delivery, and early parenthood.
Birthing With Purpose
Comprehensive preparation covering labor stages, pain management, birth preferences, and postpartum recovery. Our most popular class.
- Labor stages & techniques
- Pain management options
- Birth plan development
- Partner support skills
Pricing:
$540 (in-home)
$495 (virtual)
"70/couple (classroom)
Family-Centered Surgical Birth
Prepare for a cesarean birth with confidence. Understand the procedure, recovery, and how to include your support team.
- Surgical procedure overview
- Recovery & incision care
- Partner involvement
- Postpartum adjustment
Pricing:
id="root"80 (in-home)
id="root"65 (virtual)
Newborn Care & Bodyfeeding
Essential skills for your baby's first weeks. Learn diapering, bathing, feeding basics, and recognize health cues.
- Diapering & bathing
- Bodyfeeding techniques
- Bottle-feeding basics
- Health signs to watch
Pricing:
id="root"80 (in-home)
id="root"65 (virtual)
Select Your Ideal Format
Available as private, classroom, or custom group sessions to fit your schedule and preferences.
Private Classes
Personal birth preparation in the comfort of your home. Tailored to your specific needs with flexible scheduling.
- id="root"80 for 3-hour courses ( id="root"65 virtual)
- $540 for 9-hour Birthing With Purpose ($495 virtual)
- Scheduled around your availability
- In your home or online
Classroom Classes
Join a supportive group learning experience. Connect with other expectant parents in a dynamic setting.
- "70 per person/couple for Birthing With Purpose
- At Illuminated Birth & Company in Acton
- Thursdays, 6pm to 9pm (3 sessions)
- 9 hours over 3 weeks
Private Group Classes
Create a group with expectant friends or family. Share the journey with personalized support in a comfortable setting.
- Custom pricing based on group size
- Tailored content for your group
- In your home or preferred location
- Contact me to discuss
Your Path to Confidence
Three simple steps to feeling prepared, informed, and empowered.
1. Discover
Explore class options to find the perfect fit for your family. Private, classroom, or virtual—we have formats for every schedule.
2. Enroll
Book your preferred class format and dates. Private sessions are scheduled around your availability.
3. Learn & Prepare
Gain hands-on skills and evidence-based knowledge. Leave feeling confident and ready for birth and parenthood.
Meet Teresa
Experienced, Local, Compassionate.
Hi, I'm Teresa. Birth is one of the most powerful experiences you'll ever have, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in pain-coping techniques and birth plan coaching that you can trust. Whether you are a first-time parent or growing your family, my role is to ensure you feel safe, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about enrolling in childbirth classes.
Let's Get You Ready
Enroll in a childbirth class today. Let's discuss which class is right for your family and get you on the path to a confident birth experience.
Have questions about class options?
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