Natural Birth Series
Natural Birth Series is especially helpful for women interested in natural childbirth; however, the information is valuable for all birth experiences. Rene' Johnson is an ICEA Certified Educator and DONA Certified Doula who has taught thousands of couples and provided doula support for more than 1090 families in Baton Rouge since 1980. She presents in-depth knowledge, birth wisdom, practical experience, and a collaborative approach for creating your best birth.
This 4-part class, 3 hours per session, is limited to allow for discussion, activities, and personal attention. Birth Help primarily offers in-person participation for Natural Birth Series. Virtual series are offered several times per year and are convenient for those living outside the Baton Rouge area or who prefer to participate in the comfort of their own home.
Class location: In-person sessions are held at Birth Center of Baton Rouge, 277 Rue de la Vie. When series have filled, a virtual option may be available via Zoom on Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Class fee: $300 for mom and one support person, includes class book and materials. Payments can be made through Zelle by using ‘doula@birthhelp.com’ or using the Paypal button below the registration form.
Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy Rescheduling a class - Class participants must request rescheduling of classes by email using the Contact form. A rescheduling fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), must be paid in order to reschedule a class or series within 14 days before the beginning date of any class. Rescheduling a class is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
Cancellation - Class members must request a cancellation by email using the Contact form. The class fee, less an administrative fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), will be refunded until 14 days before the beginning date of any class. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date.
"I had taken childbirth classes, read many books, and given birth 3 times when I attended Birth Help's classes. I learned so much that I didn't know before, and that knowledge helped me have the natural childbirth experience I had dreamed of.”
2024- 2025 Natural Birth Series
IN PERSON DECEMBER-JANUARY Tuesday Series meets on December 3, December 10, December 17, and January 7. The whole-class makeup date is January 14 used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Class will not meet during Christmas week or New Year’s week. THIS SERIES HAS FILLED.
IN PERSON JANUARY-FEBRUARY Tuesday Series meets on January 21, January 28, February 4, and February 11. The whole-class makeup date is February 18, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON FEBRUARY-MARCH Tuesday Series meets on February 25, March 4, March 11, and March 18. The whole-class makeup date is March 25, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Class topics include:
Pregnancy anatomy & physiology
Tips and hints for achieving natural birth
Helpful positions for labor and birth
Pain management for labor and birth
Avoiding pain medication & making your best decision
Partner support & involvement
Composing your Birth Plan
Making decisions with no regrets
Activities enhancing communication between mom and partner
When to call your midwife/OB/doula
Stages and phases of labor, emotional and physical response
Measuring labor progress
Understanding common medical procedures
Decision making about medical procedures
Collaborative decision making
Labor and birth videos
Class fee: $300 for mom and one support person, includes class book and handouts