Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Get Empowered with tools and knowledge you can use!
"We went in knowing absolutely nothing about the pregnancy and birth process, and finished the class feeling fully prepared for the delivery and postpartum process. Mary Etna is extremely generous with her time and knowledge and we felt comfortable asking her any of our thousand questions, all of which she was ready to answer with insight from personal work experience and a deep understanding of existing research. ​

Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Packages

Take the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class!
  • Get mentored by your own Evidence Based Birth® Instructor
  • Learn about evidence based: birth options,  comfort measures, partner support, advocacy ,  and so much more
  • Get prepared, get answers, get empowered!

Your 6-week Childbirth Class includes:
  • Mentorship from Mary Etna, experienced EBB Instructor
  • Weekly    online videos for you and your partner to watch together.  
  • Weekly live meetings   with Mary Etna and your peers, including a comfort measures  rehearsal
    • ​Sign-up for a hybrid (combines in-person/virtual classes), or 100% virtual series. See below  for more information​​
  • BONUS - Breastfeeding and newborn care videos
  • BONUS - Acupressure instruction videos taught by a licensed acupuncturist
  • BONUS -    Earn points throughout the class to redeem for prizes at the end! 
  
Class Options
Private Class -   Contact me for information
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​FREE Hybrid Group Classes via Gifford Medical Center 
I'm excited to partner with  EBB Instructor, Laura Pascoe, for these classes!
See schedule below for live meeting times
  • Weeks 1 and 6 are  in-person at Gifford Conference Center
  • Weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5 are via Zoom
  • Includes 3-month access to online materials + spiral-bound workbook
  • 2024 Class series are scheduled for:
    • ​July 9 to August 13 (facilitated by Laura)
      • ​meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
    • September  14 to October 19 (facilitated by  Mary Etna) 
      • ​meets Saturdays at 10:00 am
    • ​October 22 to November 26   (facilitated by Laura)
      • ​meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
  • 2025 Class Series are scheduled for:
    • January 11 to February 15  (facilitated by  Mary Etna) 
      • ​meets Saturdays at 10:00 am
​Open to the community (not just    Gifford clients)
​Contact me to Enroll or for more information​ 

100% Virtual Group Classes - Dates TBA
 Zoom Sessions are Wednesday at 7:30 PM
  • Basic  Package    (3-months access, e-workbook):   $260
  • Deluxe  Package    (6-months access, spiral-bound workbook): $300

Classes fill up quickly! Be sure to reserve your spot today!

We welcome diversity and are LGBTQ friendly! 
We care about making our classes accessible to all.
Contact me for more information.
​“I  had an absolutely positive experience with Mary Etna. She is incredibly knowledgeable about everything childbirth and postpartum related. I felt confident in making decisions at the hospital because I was well informed from my discussions with her...  I loved our birth classes -- I learned a tremendous amount and I was well informed going into labor because of the classes.”

"We   had such a great time taking this class! I looked and looked for a childbirth class that felt like it fit with our values and this one really was it! We are so thankful for this class, especially during covid, and we were so happy to have our weekly class and assignments as a way to prepare together for the arrival of our baby. We learned a lot of new and helpful information and we both also felt that the class helped us feel more positive and ready for the birthing experience. I feel so much more confident with our birth plan and post-partum plan because of this class. "
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Note: You can use your HSA to cover childbirth classes. Some health plans offer reimbursement for childbirth classes. 
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​A sliding scale is available   for those who need it - contact me.

​"Mary Etna and EBB are fantastic!   Because of this class I was  mentally prepared and confident and had a successful VBAC! An incredibly proud moment for me!"
"EBB cuts through the noise of other people's opinions and the internet world presenting evidence based information so parents can decide what is best for their family. I never felt pressure to go any way. Truthfully, this class opened my opinions to birthing options that I was not open to before."
*Doula  clients : take $50 off your choice of childbirth class*
​Your birth experience is valuable.
Take action, get educated, and find the answers and mentorship you need today!