Childbirth Education That Prepares You for Real Birth

Private, evidence-based childbirth education for families who want to feel informed, confident, and prepared — without feeling overwhelmed.

Taught by Dasha: 15+ years and hundreds of births supported • CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator • DONA doula • VBAC Link Certified • Spinning Babies® Advanced Practitioner

There is no shortage of information about birth. The hard part is knowing how to apply that information when it’s your turn.

My goal is to take everything you’ve been reading, hearing, Googling, and worrying about — and turn it into practical preparation you and your partner can actually use. I’ve taken years of birth experience and distilled it into a clear, practical format that helps you understand what matters most — and actually feel ready to use it.

You’ll learn how labor unfolds, how to recognize when it’s time to go in, how to work with your body through movement and comfort techniques, and how your partner can support you with confidence. We’ll also cover pain management, common interventions, induction, cesarean birth, postpartum recovery, and how to make informed decisions if your birth takes an unexpected turn.

Most partners want to help. They just don’t always know exactly how.

We’ll make sure your support person understands what labor may look like, how to recognize what you need, when it may be time to go to the hospital, and how to use movement, positioning, and comfort techniques to support you.

They’ll also learn how to stay grounded when plans change, help you think through decisions, and know when to step in — and when simply being close is exactly what you need.

The goal is for both of you to walk into birth feeling more prepared, connected, and confident as a team.

Pick the course that is right for you:

New family bonding with newborn after positive hospital birth

Sacred Spaces: Home & Birth Center Birth

Prepare to work with your body, your partner, and your birth team - outside of the hospital.

Created for families planning a home or birth center birth who want deeper preparation for physiological labor, coping, positioning, partner support, postpartum recovery, and what to expect if a transfer becomes necessary.

We’ll prepare for the birth you’re hoping for while making sure you also feel informed and steady if the plan needs to change.

Ideal for: home birth, birth center birth, unmedicated birth, and families working with midwives.

Hello Positive Hospital Birth!

Prepare for the hospital without giving up ownership of your birth.

Designed for families planning a hospital birth who want to understand both the natural physiology of labor and the medical environment around them.

We’ll prepare you and your partner for labor, pain management, common interventions, induction, decision-making, cesarean birth, postpartum recovery, and how to communicate confidently with your care team.

Ideal for: first-time parents, hospital births, inductions, and families who want a balanced understanding of both physiological birth and medical options.

Pregnant mother receiving calming doula support during labor

VBAC Mama!: Birth After Cesarean

A previous cesarean can leave you with more questions and desire to be prepared the second time around.

This VBAC-focused course helps you understand the physiology, evidence, risks, options, provider conversations, labor strategies, and decision-making that can shape a vaginal birth after cesarean.

We’ll also talk honestly about the emotional side of preparing for birth again and what to do in case of a repeat cesarean.

Ideal for: families considering or planning a VBAC who want individualized preparation, confidence and practical support.

What families say

“After taking Dasha's birthing class, my husband and I feel informed and prepared to welcome our first baby… When we completed the class, he looked at me and asked, 'How is anyone supposed to know all this without taking Dasha's class?'”

Apryl

“Her childbirth education classes were comprehensive and easy to follow, helping my partner and me feel confident and well-prepared for the birth of our first child.”

Shelby

“If you only take one childbirth class, I'd recommend this one.”

Arianna

Most families start between 25 and 35 weeks of pregnancy.

Ready to start? Enroll below and I'll email you within 1–2 business days to schedule your 3 Zoom sessions.

Enroll Now – $550

Private Sessions & Workshops: $199 each

One private 90-minute Zoom session, focused on exactly what you need. Often reimbursable by insurance, HSA or FSA.

Planned Cesarean Prep

Scheduled for a cesarean? Feel calm and prepared for the day, your recovery and those first weeks with baby.

Enroll – $199

Create Your Birth Plan

We'll build your unique birth plan together, so your wishes are clear to you, your partner and your care team.

Enroll – $199

Induction Prep

Being induced? Learn what to expect, what questions to ask and how to navigate an induction with confidence.

Enroll – $199

Q&A Consultation

Bring all your pregnancy, birth and postpartum questions and get clear, personal answers in one private session.

Book – $199

Not sure which is right for you? Let’s talk it through on a free Zoom discovery call.

Book a Free Discovery Call

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Because your birth is not a classroom case study.

    Private education gives us time to focus on your pregnancy, your provider, your birth setting, your questions, your previous experiences, and the things that are keeping you up at night.

    You can stop and ask questions.
    We can go deeper where you need it.
    We can skip what doesn’t apply to you.

    And your partner gets to participate instead of simply listening.

    Unlike a hospital class, it’s just you, your partner and me, focused on your birth. It’s childbirth education built around your family — not the other way around.

  • I teach each family privately over Zoom, from the comfort of your home. After you enroll, we'll schedule your 3 sessions together. Weekday daytimes (7am–5pm) work best, and limited evening and weekend times are available.

  • The full private course is $550 and includes 3 sessions of 2–3 hours each, plus handouts. You can enroll and pay securely online using the Enroll Now button.

  • Many insurance plans now reimburse for childbirth education, and you can often use your HSA or FSA. As a Certified Childbirth Educator, I'll provide a superbill to help you get reimbursed.

  • I am a Certified Childbirth Educator through CAPPA and have built my unique curriculum under the supervision of their Organization and standards. I combine practical knowledge from my birth doula practice, evidence based information and unique questions and needs of each family into my CBE teachings.