Childbirth Essentials Classes
5 Week Comprehensive Birth Courses
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers — strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
— BARBARA KATZ ROTHMAN
Nashville’s Top Child Birth Educators
Our Childbirth Essentials curriculum equips families with evidence-based education. While we are familiar with various birth methods (ex. Bradley Method, Hypnobirth, Lamaze), we believe that every couple develops their own personal approach to birth, based upon their hopes for the experience and what they learn about the possibilities. Because our educators are also seasoned birth attendants, our frequent experiences supporting families in diverse circumstances continue to ensure that our curriculum offers the most up-to-date information on childbirth.
NOVA offers a 5-week comprehensive in-person course for those living in Nashville or around the Middle Tennessee Area, and as well as weekend workshops!
Childbirth Essentials Course Topics
Birth as a Normal Process • Mind-Body Connection • Anatomy & Physiology • How Fear Affects Labor • Anxiety Triggers • The Power of Hormones • Breathing for Birth • Relaxation Techniques • Choosing Your Birth Team • Vocalization in Birth • Optimal Fetal Positioning • Birth Preparation Exercises • Choosing Birth Preferences • Positions for Birth • Informed Choice in Birth • Your Childbearing Rights • Comfort Measures • The Golden Hour(s) • Newborn Procedures • Birth Recovery • Newborn Care • Breastfeeding • Benefits of Skin to Skin • The Fourth Trimester • Interventions: Benefits & Risks
NOVA Education at Home
Don’t live in the Nashville vicinity? No problem, we’ll come to you. Our online, comprehensive Childbirth Education Course Series is taught by our midwives, seasoned childbirth educators, and lactation consultants. Watch the preview of our Fall 2024 release, and sign up to get the latest updates.
