Nashoba Valley
Family Beginnings
Childbirth Education
Birth Pathways:
Navigating Birth with Confidence
A Small-Group, In-Person Childbirth Education Class in Groton, MA
March 7 and 14
1pm-6pm
Preparing for birth isn’t about having a perfect plan — it’s about feeling informed, supported, and confident no matter how your birth unfolds.
Birth Pathways is a comprehensive childbirth education class designed for expectant parents and their primary support person. This in-person class blends evidence-based information with practical mind–body tools to help you approach labor feeling calm, prepared, and empowered.
Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, considering pain management options, preparing for an induction, or navigating the possibility of a cesarean, this class provides the knowledge and skills to support informed, flexible decision-making.
Mind–Body Preparation
Birth Pathways includes dedicated preparation in mindfulness, breathing, relaxation, and hypnosis-inspired techniques. These tools are designed to help reduce fear, increase confidence, and support focus and calm during labor — regardless of how your birth unfolds.
What You’ll Learn
This class covers both the physiology of birth and the real-world realities of modern maternity care, including:
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The stages of labor and how the body works during birth
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Practical comfort measures and mind–body techniques for labor
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Options for pain relief, including epidurals and other interventions
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What to expect with inductions, planned cesareans, and unplanned cesareans
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Partner support strategies and hands-on comfort techniques
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Decision-making tools and how to build a birth plan that feels right for you
Designed for You and Your Support Person
This class is intentionally designed for the birthing parent and one primary support person. Partners play a critical role during labor, and this course provides clear guidance on how to offer meaningful, hands-on support.
You’ll leave feeling like a team — informed, prepared, and confident in your ability to navigate birth together.
Ready to Prepare for Birth with Confidence?
This class is for parents who want to feel informed, grounded, and supported as they approach birth — without pressure to choose one “right” way.
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Class Features
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Small-group, in-person setting
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Partner-focused, inclusive, and supportive
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Evidence-based and practical
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Plenty of space for questions and discussion
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Calm, welcoming learning environment
Class Details
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Format: In-person, small group
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Location: Groton, MA
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Investment: $300 (includes the birthing parent and one support person)
Space is limited to keep the class intimate and supportive.
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Registration & Policies
Your spot is reserved upon payment.
If the class is cancelled due to low attendance, you will receive a full refund at least two weeks prior to the class start date.
Limited scholarships are available, please inquire during registration.