Preparing for the birth of your child is an investment unlike any other. Rather than viewing childbirth as the simple mechanics of moving your baby from the inside to the outside, we must acknowledge birth as one of the most significant developmental states of life – emotionally and socially. For all that we invest in preparing the space the baby will exist in, we can only benefit from the knowledge of how birth happens and the process of getting to that place.
Childbirth Education
Birth Bootcamp - Condensed Class - $300
A single class lasting 6 hours covering the essentials of childbirth. Ideal for families who are unable to attend the full series class or preparing for a second or third birth who desire a refresher course.
Topics covered include:
labor that starts on its own (aka how to avoid an induction!), stages and progression of labor, when to head to the hospital or birth center, coping through labor without an epidural, use of an epidural, inductions and cesarean sections, interventions + tools in labor, how to create a realistic birth plan, postpartum recovery, and more.
Students will receive a digital student workbook and online resources and handouts to prepare you for birth.
Partners welcome and encouraged to attend! We will take a 45 minute break for lunch.
Classes are held in Falls Church and the fee is $300.
*no upcoming dates, please email if interested
*4 family minimum to hold classes in person. If minimum registration is not met, class will be held VIRTUALLY*
Bump to Baby + Beyond Childbirth Preparation Class - $400
A four-week series, three hours each, totaling 12 hours.
This series is the doula’s guide to empowered, supported, evidence-based birth practices. With the Fairfax Birth Care childbirth education class, you will gain a thorough understanding of the mechanics of birth, comfort measures for pregnancy and labor, how to remain an active participant and be your own advocate, breastfeeding basics, what to expect postpartum, and adjusting to life with a new baby.
We will thoroughly cover what a normal, physiological, unmedicated birth entails, along with an extensive portion on the use of the epidural, common interventions, medical inductions, family-centered cesarean sections, and how to remain flexible when confronted with a new direction in your birth’s trajectory.
This is a fun, interactive class with multiple approaches to learning, ensuring the information is interesting, accessible, and easy to remember. Please see the Childbirth Education tab for a detailed outline of the series.
I offer in-person group classes in Northern Virginia. Every class registration includes two educational newsletters, a 140 page digital PDF workbook, access to my private client portal, exclusive access to online resources, and a private 20-minute birth preferences planning meeting, and a discount code for a breastfeeding class taught by a leading IBCLC in our area.
In-person Class Fee: $400 for mother + partner/support person
*I currently have no in-person classes scheduled for 2023 due to the birth of my own child in the Spring*
Self-paced Recorded Childbirth Education Classes - $350
is your due date rapidly approaching and you missed your chance to take live, in-person classes? do you work shift work and cannot facilitate Sunday afternoons? is your partner traveling for work and you need to work through these classes from different computers or time zones? is this your second or third baby and you just want a birth refresher course at your own pace?
have no fear! just send me an email and request the recordings! you’ll receive your very own google drive link to access all the same content students who attend live do, homework included! plus you’ll get a 30-minute zoom call with upon class completion to create you birth plan and answer any questions you have!
Cost: $350.00
send an email to Lauren@fairfaxbirthcare.com or fill out a contact form to request this option.
Private Childbirth Education Classes - $450
A premium for busy family who cannot attend group classes, need a condensed version,
and still desire the in-person experience.
This class is entirely customizable because it’s just your family, in your home! Upon booking, we will schedule a 30 minute Zoom call to navigate exactly what you hope to pull from your private class. I will leave with a better understanding of your birth vision and goals and then tailor the curriculum to the set number of hours we have agreed upon.
In addition to your private, in-home education experience, you will receive a myriad of online resources and supplemental educational material. We will schedule a 30 minute Zoom call to draft and review your Birth Plan and answer any questions you have. You will have unlimited email and text communication with me up to your labor to answer questions and brainstorm.
I offer private classes in a 3 hour session.
Can add on in 1 hour increments at $75/hour
Investment: $450 for 3 hours
Inquire for availability and additional information via email.
Preparing for Postpartum Educational Webinar - $45
PREPARING FOR POSTPARTUM
your guide to navigating “the fourth trimester” at home with your baby.
Virtual, self-paced two hour webinar.
*THIS IS NOT A LIVE CLASS, it is a recording*
If you’ve been wondering what postpartum will be like, or if you are transitioning from one to two or more children, this webinar is for you!
In this two hour webinar, we will be discussing the physical, emotional, and mental recovery after birth; diet, nutrition, and rest needs; relationship changes; transitioning from 1-2+ kids; boundary setting; building your postpartum support team, and more!
$45 gets you 30-day access to the webinar, 6 postpartum worksheets to prepare you for the best postpartum experience, plus printable freezer meal recipe cards and parenting affirmation cards!
Email me to register for this webinar and get your immediate-access link!
Infant CPR + Choking Response Class - $100 / $195
Taught by American Red Cross Certified Instructor Karen Holland, this class is class will teach you
>>how to identify signs of choking and gagging, and how to respond
>>identify signs and situations in which your infant or child would need CPR
>>preventing injury in your home with infants and toddlers
Taught privately in your home.
Contact Karen at gr8scotkh@gmail to schedule a class.
Doula Services
Most hospitals in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area recognize doulas as birth professionals and are accepting doulas as part of the birth support team. I have had the privilege of serving dozens of families in-person, in hospitals, birth centers, and at home, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have questions about your provider or hospital’s stance on doulas, please contact me.
If your hospital, birth center, or homebirth midwife are not accepting doulas as professional birth support, I offer virtual doula support via phone/text/email and video-chat applications. If you are interested in virtual doula support, please contact me directly for pricing and more information.
Birth Doula Service - $2400
Please see the Birth Doula Care tab for a thorough description of what my services include.
Along with our regularly scheduled prenatal visits, you are able to call, text, or email me at any time with questions or for support, or to keep me informed of updates with your provider. You will also have access to a password-protected client portal with handouts, articles, online resources, local resources and specialists, as well as book recommendations to keep you informed of current, evidence-based practices surrounding childbirth.
The birth doula service fee is payable by cash, check, and money transfer apps (Zelle/Paypal/Venmo). A 50% deposit is required at the time of contract signing. The remaining 50% is due at your 36th week.
For questions about my role as a doula during your pregnancy and birth, please see the FAQ page or email me.
I am currently accepting a limited number of new clients for 2023, with preference to repeat clients.
