Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

Evidence Based Birth® is committed to raising the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families, like yours, so you can make informed, empowered choices. Cleveland Natural Birth is proud to teach the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class!

This Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class curates the absolute best research on birth, exceptional advocacy tools, and personalized mentorship, so you and your partner are prepared to confidently navigate our maternity healthcare landscape!

Welcome Parents + Congratulations! My name is Alayna Spratley and I am thrilled to be your local Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Instructor.

When I was pregnant with my first child, I was living abroad and had absolutely no experience or insight about the maternity healthcare system in Sweden. Just as you probably have now, I had so many questions and was trying to learn about all available options, while figuring out what I wanted for my birth experience. I worked tirelessly to find out EVERYTHING about what to expect and to get straight ANSWERS to my questions. Simply put, the process was exhausting. I felt pressure from my providers to conform to their way of doing things, and I had to negotiate my way through the system to achieve the birth I desired. Ultimately, I did have an awesome and empowering experience and then another wonderful birth a couple years later, as well. But I was quite shocked how hard I had to work to have my voice heard and my desires respected. As I began to talk with other parents, I listened to stories about how they felt pressured to comply with a paternalistic maternity care culture and the common theme was that birth is scary and traumatic. Families deserve to be at the center of respectful care, not at the bottom of the healthcare hierarchy. It’s about time we disrupt the maternity care status quo, and I’d love for you to join me. This is precisely why I am excited to teach the brand new Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class to local families! With my skillful mentorship and this awesome curriculum, you and your birth partner will be empowered to advocate for yourself so you can have a positive birth experience.

Are you ready to elevate your birth experience? Sign up for the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class TODAY!

Are you looking for a childbirth class, in the Cleveland area, that gives you the flexibility of online learning, but also the support of in-person connections?

When you take the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, you will:

Be mentored by me, Alayna Spratley, owner of Cleveland Natural Birth, and your very own Evidence Based Birth® Instructor.
Learn all about evidence based care, labor comfort measures, and advocacy skills.
Get prepared, get answers, get empowered!

Does the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class class meet in-person or is it all online?

You get both! When taking the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, you and your partner will learn the evidence for your birth options in an online class format, AND meet in-person with you local instructor, Alayna, and other parents throughout northeast Ohio, who are on this journey through pregnancy and birth, just like you!

It’s so important to remember that there is no one right way or place to have a baby. Your instructor, Alayna, strives to help you discover the options that feel best for your family. This may mean planning a medicated hospital birth, a planned cesarean birth, a waterbirth at home, a doula-supported unmedicated birth or anywhere in between.

This hybrid class format (in-person and online) provides the convenience of home access to quality Evidence Based Birth® materials and online content. We are acutely aware that modern families are busy and online learning is a fantastic option and even better with the added benefit of local in-person mentorship.

Join our next Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class

You’ll have access to your Instructor during TWO in-person classes and during FOUR weekly Zoom sessions (video chat). Here is the schedule:

First in-person class is Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2:30-4:30pm.
4 one-hour Weekly Zoom calls on Sunday, April 21, 28, May 5, + 12, 2019 from 7-8pm
Second in-person class is our Comfort Measures + Labor Rehearsal Practice on Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:30-4:30pm.
The in-person sessions are hosted at The Womb Wellness Center in Solon.
There is also a final “birth story” reunion class included – get a chance to debrief after your birth in a safe space (this is really important!) We will figure out a date and time together once everyone has had their babies!

This series is limited to just FOUR couples! Register now, because this class will SELL OUT!

The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class includes ALL of this:

This 6-week course includes the TWO in-person classes, FOUR weekly Zoom video chats with your instructor, access to weekly online lessons and assignments, taught by Dr. Rebecca Dekker, Ph.D., on the Evidence Based Birth® Parents Portal, and a PDF and video library LOADED with the most up to date evidence on topics like Eating and Drinking During Labor, Vitamin K, Due Dates, and more.

Families also receive these awesome BONUSES:

Insider info to help stack the odds in your favor, so you can have a GREAT birth experience
A detailed Acupressure for Labor + Birth Guide
Sweet prizes for completing assignments
Early parenting videos about breastfeeding, newborn care, + baby soothing techniques
A “birth story” celebration reunion gathering with your cohort of EBB Childbirth Class families
Personalized guidance and mentorship from me, Alayna Spratley, an experienced Evidence Based Birth® Instructor

What does the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class cost?

Registration and tuition for the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is good for both the pregnant parent and their chosen support person. Additionally, your doula or secondary support person is welcome to attend the Comfort Measures in-person class. There are two ticket options available, which include:

Standard Ticket $275

3-months of access to the online portion of class
A digital class workbook
Five weeks of online lessons and assignments
Two, 2-hour in-person classes
Four, 1-hour video chats with our class
Awesome prizes for completing assignments
Birth story reunion party

Deluxe Ticket $325

6-months of access to the online portion of class
A Bound copy AND digital class workbook
5 weeks of online lessons and assignments
Two, 2-hour in-person classes
4 video chats with our class
Awesome prizes for completing assignments
Birth story reunion party
PLUS an additional private Zoom (video chat) session with Alayna to discuss your birth plan and address any questions you have.
PLUS “Virtual Doula” support services, which includes unlimited text, phone, and email support with Alayna during pregnancy and throughout your birth. REGISTER HERE.

Couples LOVE this class! Check out reviews from students:

“This class is a total gamechanger for us. I’d heard negative stories…I was scared and very on edge. Then once we started taking the class, and when we learned about interventions that I was apprehensive about… It brought us together in that [my partner] understood birth more, and I understood it more. And as soon as I went into labor, we were on. We were a team.”

“I really appreciated how informative it was. I knew a lot about the biology of birth and babies, but what we learned was just very impressive. It was a really good experience—fairly chill, fairly laid-back, and not nearly as stressful and awkward as I thought it might be. All the information—I never would’ve thought there was that much information out there!”

“Take this course! I started out nervous but I am now very excited and looking forward to the birth of our baby! My husband and I feel very prepared for our baby’s birth day.”

What topics are covered in this class?

In this class, we focus on evidence based research, advocacy tools, and labor comfort measures. These are the topics we’ll cover that will help you and your birth partner prepare for birth!

What is Evidence Based Care?
Provider Models of Care
Navigating the Healthcare System
Communicating with Hospital Staff
Know Your Rights
How Your Partner Can Be Your Advocate
Creating a Birth Plan
Overcoming Fears and Anxieties
Stages of Labor
Common Interventions
Comfort Measures
Pain Relief Options
Doulas and Support
Newborn Procedures
Postpartum Expectations
Breastfeeding + Baby Care

Common questions families have about this class:

Is this class only for people interested in natural birth?

Evidence Based Birth® believes that every person has their own unique path. Instead of focusing on medicated vs. unmedicated birth, which is so binary, we focus on giving you tools and helping you learn the evidence, so that you can decide what feels right for your family.

Shouldn’t I just let the doctors and nurses tell me what to do?

That is certainly an option, but you may want to consider that by doing so, you are handing over your power during an exceptionally monumental time in your life. Also consider that routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and often there is a lot of pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner how to be your own advocate, and how to find the best support team for your family—a skill you will use for the rest of your life!

I'm pretty sure I can just educate myself online using Youtube and pregnancy blogs. Thoughts?

A lot of that info you find online? It’s bad, inaccurate, and often really biased! The benefit of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is that we curate all of the best, evidence-based information and get you and your partner engaged in the learning process.

My friends told me that taking a childbirth class is a waste of time. Is this true?

There are a lot of poor-quality classes out there that have given childbirth education a bad reputation and many hospital-based classes groom expectant parents to be "good patients" rather than providing empowering information. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Dr. Rebecca Dekker, Ph.D., knows how to make classes exciting and engaging for adults. The end result is a class that is motivating and SO much fun to participate in. You will learn WAY more than you could ever imagine!

But seriously, what will I actually learn in this class that could really benefit me?

Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. When labor starts, you and your partner will feel confident and be ready!

Are you ready to get empowered with a Childbirth Class you and your partner will LOVE?

The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is an outstanding series that was thoughtfully developed by Dr Rebecca Dekker, Ph.D. and her team at Evidence Based Birth®. This series is specifically made for parents who are want accurate, un-biased information, so they can plan for the BEST birth experience. Make sure to register early for this series because there are only FOUR spaces per cohort. Don’t pass up this opportunity. You only get to birth your baby once!

Your birth experience is too valuable for you to avoid educating yourself beforehand. Don’t “learn the hard way.”
Sadly, I’ve spoken with too many parents who have major regrets about how they went into birth without preparation—and the health consequences they suffered as a result.
Prepare for baby’s entrance – This is a day you will never forget! Take action, get educated, and find the answers and mentorship you need today! REGISTER TODAY.

Come find out why birth is the BEST part!

Alayna Spratley, owner of Cleveland Natural Birth is thrilled to be your Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Instructor. If you are interested in learning more about our other services and seminars for expectant parents and birth professional, please contact us using the button below. If you would like to visit the Evidence Based Birth® website for more resources, you can access it here.