You’ve been daydreaming
about what giving birth will be like…
You’ve got an idea of who will be there with you,
have thought about how you’re going to cope with the pain,
and envisioned the moment you hold your baby for the first time.
NOW YOU’RE HERE TO FILL ANY GAPS IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE,
AND GET THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO HELP YOUR VISION COME TO LIFE.
But before you get started, we want to tell you the most common mistake we see people make
when preparing for childbirth:
Only preparing for their ideal experience.
DON’T GET US WRONG - WE LOVE THAT YOU’VE
BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS, AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO DEVELOP PREFERENCES THAT REFLECT YOUR VISION AND VALUES.
But we also know that while you can certainly influence how your birth unfolds, you ultimately cannot control it.
And for those of us who love to curate life’s most meaningful experiences, that can be hard to swallow.
Your birth experience matters.
And you deserve for it to be beautiful, empowering, and sacred - whether it takes place at home, in a hospital bed, or the O.R.
We’ll show you how.
Our course helps you feel confident navigating the wilds of birth
by giving you the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions,
build a support system that has your back,
and be prepared for all the ways birth can unfold.
“‘Liberated’ was not a feeling I was expecting to get from a birthing class. But it’s true - I have a newfound feeling of peace. I plan to listen to my body, navigate decisions using the B.R.A.I.N. tool, and find beauty in the experience, no matter how my son is born.”
— Shauna S.
Grounded in your power.
PREPARE FOR BIRTH THE WILDWOOD WAY:
Power of knowledge
by bringing you the best in perinatal research so you can make informed decisions.
Power of choice
by helping you to make the choices that are right for you and your baby, free of guilt or shame.
Power of the pause
where your decisions aren’t driven by pressure or fear. But made with confidence and peace.
Power of belonging
because you’re part of a community where everybody that births can feel safe and seen.
So grab your birth partner, fill up your water bottle, and step inside the course…
You’ll get
9+ hours of content to learn everything you need to know about childbirth
40+ printable handouts to enhance your learning experience
Online, on-demand viewing to work with your schedule
9 months of access so you can watch (and rewatch) when you’re ready
Easy insurance reimbursement, with a Certificate of Completion
Enhanced Learning
Guidance for your support person, so they feel confident and prepared
Yoga sessions and breath work, to prepare your body for birth
Tools and knowledge to help you make informed decisions
Breastfeeding guidance from a Board Certified Lactation Consultant
A discussion on bias in the birth space to help you navigate challenging situations (that you shouldn’t have to face in the first place)
GIVING BIRTH IS HARD NO MATTER WHICH ROAD YOU TAKE.
There’s no shame here.
Only the confidence that you’re doing something so incredible by bringing new life into this world, and you’re worthy of our deepest respect.
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Pursuing an unmedicated birth?
You’re in the right place.
Whether at home or in a birthing center, a birth tub or a hospital bed. We’ll share breathing exercises, labor positions, and mindset preparations that will carry you through.
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Looking forward to that epidural support?
Bring it on.
We’ll give you the rundown on how to manage the sensations of labor before the epidural is placed, show labor positions you can do with an epidural, and demystify the pushing phase.
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Curious about a cesarean birth?
We’ve got you covered.
About 1/3 of babies are born via cesarean, and most of those are unplanned. Knowing what to expect allows you to have a beautiful birth experience, even in an operating room.
We strike
an essential balance
Balance between sharing the best in perinatal research,
and uplifting the wisdom of our bodies.
Balance between placing trust in our care providers,
and taking an active role in making decisions about our care.
Balance between gratitude for the lifesaving power of medicine,
and acknowledging that most births don’t need medical
intervention to be safe.
LOOKING FOR THE PLAY-BY-PLAY?
Dig in to the full course content
The Course
Four core modules to help prepare you for each phase of your journey.
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Choosing a Care Provider
Choosing a Support Team
For Birth Partners
Preparing a Birth Plan
Preparing your Birth Space
Bias in the Birth Space
The Pelvic Floor & Perineal Massage
Postures & Exercises with Emily Light
Breathing Practices with Emily Light
Labor Positions
Hands on Comfort Measures
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Pain & the Brain
The Hormones of Labor
The Cervix: dilation, effacement & station
Pre-Labor Signs & Symptoms
How Labor Starts
Early Labor
Active Labor
Transition
Pushing
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Consent & Informed Decision Making
Common Interventions
Non-Medical Induction
Medical Induction
Non-Medical Pain Relief
Medical Pain Relief
Epidural Support
Fast Labor & Surprise Home Birth
Common Fears During the Pushing Phase
When Labor Gets Complicated
Assisted Delivery
Cesarean Birth
VBAC & Giving Birth After a Cesarean
Multiples
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The Immediate Postpartum & the Golden Hour
Newborn Procedures
Breast/Body Feeding your Baby
The 4th Trimester
Moving Your Body in the Early Days Postpartum with Emily Light
The Extras
Bonus content that brings you the wrap around support you deserve.
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Pelvic Floor & Perineal Massage
Prenatal Yoga
Breathing Practices
Laboring Positions
Hands-on comfort measures
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Know Your Anatomy
Nutrition Through the Trimesters
1st Trimester Symptoms, Remedies, and Body Changes
2nd Trimester Symptoms, Remedies, and Body Changes
3rd Trimester Symptoms, Remedies, and Body Changes
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Parental Leave, Child Care & Financial Changes
Anticipating the 20 Week Scan
Preparing Your Home for Baby
Preparing for Change and Easing Forward
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Melissa’s first son was born at home, by surprise! Two years later, she gave birth to her second child, who was in breech position, via cesarean. “Giving birth via cesarean was just as exciting and meaningful as my home birth. And I felt like even more of a badass because my body had endured that much more.”
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Janae gave birth to her daughter at a naval hospital, where she had a dedicated black maternal health care team. She shares the challenge of recovering from an episiotomy, and her husband’s battle with postpartum depression. “You have to have that layer of compassion. Not only for yourself and your baby, but also for your partner.”
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Brook begins by sharing the challenging process of deciding whether or not to keep her unplanned pregnancy. She shares her journey of changing care providers late in the second trimester, and giving birth in a birthing center. Her birth story includes footage of her birth. “I was in a completely different world when I was giving birth. Pushing was the best part of it all.”
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Juhi’s labor didn't follow the pattern she and Nafisah had read about, so most of her labor took place at home. She approached her birth preparations with flexibility, which allowed her to be prepared for an unplanned cesarean birth. “As a culture, we don’t do enough to prepare expecting [parents]. Not just the person who’s carrying, but both of us.”
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Zoe gave birth to her first child at a birth center, and her second child at home where she experienced shoulder dystocia while pushing. She shares how her autism spectrum disorder influenced her experiences. Her birth story includes footage of her birth. “It was out of my control, so I just gave in to it. I completely surrendered and let my body tell me what I needed to do.”
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Marie shares her experience of navigating pregnancy after loss. During her labor, she was surprised to find that her coping tools were sufficient in managing the pain, leading to an unplanned unmedicated birth in the hospital. “During the pushing phase, my provider suggested I flip over onto my back. But I just didn’t respond. Being on all fours was working for me, so I just went with how my body was guiding me and kept going.”
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Artimisha and Elle share their journey of finding a care provider that would support and champion them as a queer couple. Artimisha conceived both her pregnancies through IUI, and faced dangerously high blood pressure that led to early inductions. Hear about her experience giving birth to her twins vaginally (one who was breech!) and their subsequent stay in the NICU. “It was heart-wrenching to know our twins would be born so early. So we went into a zen state of mind and started praying.”
COME FOR THE CHILDBIRTH ED
Stay for the bonus content.
Save yourself money and the headache of going to five different places to feel half as seen. When you purchase our birthing course, you’ll get access to all the bonus content, leaving you extra-pampered and extra-prepared.
BRINGING YOU WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT
From managing pregnancy symptoms,
to perinatal yoga, and breastfeeding guidance - we’ve thought of everything.
Pregnancy Guides · Symptoms, nutritional needs, and bodychanges - the bonus videos and guides walk you through it all.
Parenthood Prep · Baby gear, parental leave, financial planning and child care - we’ll help you make some of your first parenting decisions.
Prenatal Yoga · Prenatal and postpartum yoga, breath work, and perineal massage to help prepare for and recover from birth.
SAY GOODBYE TO FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
Enjoy a collection if inspiring birth stories, where the experiences are as diverse as the people sharing them.
From surprise home births to water births,
epidural births to cesarean births.
Learn what they did to prepare,
and how they navigated decision making.
Discover what parts of their birth plan came to fruition,
and what parts veered.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll leave knowing that
if they’ve got this, you’ve got this, too.
Childbirth education is essential.
Wildwood Birth brings you the comprehensive childbirth education you need, with the thoughtfulness you deserve.
BEST SAVINGS!
One-Time Payment
of $179
Research shows that those who take a birthing class experience:
Decreased rates of fear and anxiety leading up to childbirth.
Decreased rates of unnecessary interventions.
Decreased use of pain medication.
Increased likelihood of having a vaginal delivery.
Increased rates of satisfaction with the experience.
Increased participation in decision-making before, during, & after birth.
Now that’s a return on investment!
YOUR FUTURE SELF LOVES THIS FOR YOU.
We guarantee it.
Purchase the course with peace of mind knowing your insurance will help cover the cost. If you’re not 100% satisfied, you have our money-back guarantee. You’ve got 30 days to take in the content, and if it isn’t working for you, let us know. We’ll listen to your feedback, and buy the course back.
You might be wondering…
