Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Envision an inclusive world where all birthing families can access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care. Evidence Based Birth® exists to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of birthing people and their families around the world through their education program.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Stages of Labor ・ Evidence Based Care ・ Comfort Measures ・ Advocacy ・ Interventions ・ Birth Plans ・ Breastfeeding ・ Newborn Care ・

Knowledge & Evidence

There’s a lot of information out there, but which of it is the most up-to-date and trustworthy? With this class, you can be sure everything taught has been vetted to be the most accurate evidence-based information to help you plan for best birth journey for you and your partner.
Advocacy

Throughout this journey, there will likely be a time where you’ll need to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. This class will teach you and your partner(s) how to be your own advocate — how to respectfully speak up for yourself, your partner, and your child. This is a skill you can use for the rest of your life!
Comfort Measures

You and your partner will learn pain management techniques that are helpful in and out of the hospital. Massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing are just some of the many tools reviewed and practiced in the class.

What to Expect

Being informed going into birth is so necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class provides the most up-to-date evidence-based information, support, resources, and tools that are tailored specifically for your needs.

From preparing for a birth plan to setting realistic expectations about birth, you will have all the guidance necessary to create an amazing experience. Invest in yourself and take charge of your birthing journey! Get empowered through knowledge!

Mentorship Style Classes with Weekly Self-Guided Video Study

6 Total Classes
First and Last Classes are In-Person (2 Hours Each)
4 Meet-Ups on Zoom (90 Minutes Each)
Access to EBB® Online Dashboard, Workbook, Videos, Articles and More (3 months)
Approximately 1 Hour of Self-Study Per Week
Small, Intimate Class Sizes for Personalized Mentorship

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Contact Caitlyn

As someone who took this class during my first pregnancy, I can vouch for how helpful and empowering the knowledge learned was in supporting my partner and I through the birth of our son. During a long labor with difficult outcomes after he was born, we felt well-equipped to navigate and advocate for our family throughout the obstacles we faced.

I became an EBB Instructor because I’ve experienced it’s power firsthand. Whether this is your first birth, or your fifth, there is something of value to take away for everyone.

I look forward to seeing you in class!

-Caitlyn Martens

Message From The Instructor

Evidence Based Birth®
Childbirth Class

Your investment includes:

A seat for both you and your partner
6 Weeks of Education
1 Physical Workbook
Small Class Size for Individualized Support
3 months of access to your online Evidence Based Birth® dashboard:
- all of the Evidence Based Birth® Signature Articles,
- a video library covering a wide variety of birth topics,
- guided relaxations, acupressure, videos,
- plus your weekly course work and much more.

$350

($100 Deposit Secures Your Spot)

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Additional 3 Months Access

Get 6 full months of access to your Evidence Based Birth® Online Dashboard.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you are more than 3 months from your estimated due date.

$25

ADD-ONS

Private Class

Receive the same great class in the comfort of your own home on the schedule that works best for you & your family.

$150

One-on-One Hour Birth Planning Session

Want a little extra support in figuring out your desired birth outcomes and how to achieve them? Let’s do it together!

$50

Upcoming Class Dates

April 9 - May 14

Whole Health Chiropractic
Gilbert, AZ

Series Schedule

Tuesday 4/9: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (In-Person)

Tuesdays 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7: 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Zoom)

Tuesday 5/14: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (In-Person)

We recommended to taking a class between 20-30 weeks gestation

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Looking ahead

MAY

21

thru 6/25

JUL

02

thru 8/6

AUG

13

thru 9/17

SEP

24

thru 10/29

NOV

05

thru 12/10

Frequently Asked Questions

A lot of that info you find online about pregnancy and birth? It’s inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence Based Birth® class is that we curate all of the best, evidence-based information for you. What’s more, you can ask your experienced Evidence Based Birth® Instructor questions any time– meaning you’ll have someone to mentor you through the process!
Unfortunately, there are a lot of poor-quality classes out there, which have given childbirth education a bad reputation. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, is a former college prof who knows how to make classes exciting for teens and adults. The end result is a class that is motivating and SO much fun to participate in. You will learn more than you could ever imagine!
Routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and there is a lot of pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner(s) how to be your own advocate—how to respectfully speak up for yourself, your partner, and your child. This is a skill you can use for the rest of your life!

For starters, we talk about the real issues affecting childbirth today. We do not shy away from addressing the issues caused by patriarchy, institutional racism, or lack of inclusivity in our systems today. We are not perfect, but we attempt to uncover the issues in a relaxing way and, when approached with an open mind, we find and discuss real life solutions to affect change for your birth.
Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. Then you get hands-on practice in our Comfort Measures Rehearsal. When labor starts, you and your support team will be ready!
Your EBB Instructor is there to provide you with guidance after you watch the course videos each week. They will lead your class in discussion and answer all questions they can. If they do not know the answer, since this is a series class, they will let you and strive to find an answer for you by utlizing their resources and the connected EBB community. Your EBB Instructor is your touch stone through out the class and beyond!

Terms & Conditions:

Evidence Based Birth® Instructors are independent contractors and distributors of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class and are not employees of Evidence Based Birth®. You can find our terms and conditions for the class here.

Inclusion Policy:

Evidence Based Birth® is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status.

Refund Policy:

Your deposit reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Caitlyn Martens. The remainder of the class fee is due at the first class and is non-refundable once paid.