Class Schedule Spring-Summer 2026
BIRTHING IN BOSTON
Classes and Events are Held at the Children's Music Center of JP
284 Amory Street,
Jamaica Plain / Boston, MA 02130
Main Entrance - take elevator to 1st floor, immediately on the right off the elevator
- Stony Brook T Orange Line
To Register For Classes:
Birth Savvy Classes - Go to https://www.birthsavvy.co/groupclasses
Boston Hypnobirth Classes - go to vagaro.com/bostonhypnobirth/classes
For Boston Birthing Classes - go to https://www.bostonbirthing.com/hypnobirthing-classes
Birthing in Boston Open Sessions are FREE and open to parents wanting to meet local birthworkers and have a chance to explore and get more information about Boston Area Doulas, Newborn Care, Classes and Resources in Boston, Ask Questions about local hospitals, home birth midwives, birth centers and more..
These sessions are open to all birthworkers!
Class Descriptions Below
The Essentials of Labor / The Essentials of Birth
The Essentials of Labor is a 4 hour comprehensive labor preparation class:
- Spinning Babies for Labor and Birth
- Understanding the Phases and Hormones of Labor
- Comfort Measures for labor
- Productive resting positions
- Epidural essentials for healthy fetal progress
The Essentials of Birth is an 7 hour Comprehensive Birth Education Class that covers all of the above plus the understanding risk, fetal monitoring, induction, interventions, assisted birth and cesereans and how to choose a provider.
This class combines Spinning Babies® essentials for labor and birth with a full overview of labor phases and comforts. Gain deeper knowledge of the phases of labor, how to use massage, tens units, water immersion, fascial release and movement to support yourself (or your partner) through labor. This class will help you deepen the understanding of the hormones of labor and how they affect you, and help you better understand what to do and when to do it, in your labor journey.
This is a 4 hour class and the cost is $225 per couple (class size is limited)
The Essentials of Birth is $325 and includes a meal break (please bring your meal!)
To register go to vagaro.com/bostonhypnobirth/classes
Mongan Method Hypnobirthing® Series
HypnoBirthing® is as much a philosophy of birth as it is a technique for achieving a satisfying, relaxing, and stress-free birth. This amazing program teaches you, along with your birth partner, the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more comfortable manner. You will learn how to call upon your body’s own natural relaxant, and therefore lessen, or eliminate, discomfort and the need for medical intervention. When you are properly prepared for childbirth and when the mind and body are in harmony, nature is free to function in the same well-designed manner that it does with all other mothers in nature. Through self-hypnosis and special breathing and visualization techniques, HypnoBirthing teaches you to release fear and to trust your body’s ability to birth instinctively. (for more info about HypnoBirthing go to https://hypnobirthing.com/course/)
Cost is $350 per couple (add Essentials of Labor on for 1/2 price)
- please only register one time per couple (single birthing people welcome - same cost)
In Person Classes are taught by Bonnie Rovics from Boston Hypnobirth
Virtual Classes are taught by Karen Zelinsky from Boston Birthing
Class Series are 5 weeks in a row from the start date of the class unless otherwise noted!
Virtual Class with Karen - email karen@bostonbirthing.com to register
In Person Class Series With Bonnie go to vagaro.com/bostonhypnobirth/classes to register
Combined Class Option: Newborn Care and Lactation and Infant Feeding are taught back to back intentionally!
If you would like to combine them the cost is $250 for both.
Newborn Care
Learn From the Birth Savvy Nurses!
This class will cover Newborn Care Essentials Such As:
- Diapering, bathing and swaddling
- Umbilical Cord Care / Hygiene
- Safe Sleep Practices
- The emotional adjustment to new parenthood
- Hands on practice with baby dolls
Lactation & Infant Feeding
Learn From the Birth Savvy Nurses!
This Class will cover Breast / Chest and Bottle feeding basics
Feeding Overview
Bottle, Chest and Combo
What's normal vs. When to call the pediatrician
Building a sustainable newborn routine
Infant and Pediatric
CPR / AED, Choke Saving and First Aid
Parents and Caregivers will learn the up to date, evidence based techniques for CPR / AED and Choke Saving for newborns and infants, as well as children and adults.
We will also cover how to use an AED, and the newest choke saving updated version of what we formerly called the Heimlich manuever, understanding breath and compression for different sizes.
Students will get to practice on adult, child and baby manikins with support from our instructors.
- Students can take turns on the newest feedback manikins!
Our Classes are taught in two categories. Classes for Parents and primary care givers and classes for family and friends.
$70 per person
Parent and Primary caregiver Pediatric CPR, AED and Chokesaving Class
Certification Classes Start at the end of summer
We do also offer individual sessions at clients homes for themselves and their caregivers, Rates for private sessions are $300 base rate within an hour drive of Jamaica Plain (for 2 people) and an add on rate of $50 per person attending. certifications are an small additional fee.
To Register for CPR please send an inquiry of interest to info@birthinginboston.com
Classes in Beverly can be found at https://www.beyondbirthingvillage.com/childbirth-infant-care-classes
Our Spinning Babies Class is typically combined with Essentials of Labor, but on occasion we teach it independently.
Spinning Babies® Parent Class shows you what to do for an easier birth with practical birth preparation for baby positioning to fit the pelvis and reduce pain in childbirth. And, if practiced daily, an easier labor and birth are likely.
We approach birth with movements for labor, how to use gravity and balance, and exercises that can help you help your body to labor effectively and with less pain.
Classes are 2 1/2 - 3 hour long
to register please send an inquiry to: info@birthinginboston.com
This class is taught by Boston Hypnobirth
One registration per couple! Class size is limited!
Spinning Babies is $150 per couple
Upcoming Classes for Spinning Babies
Preparing for Induction Class
Are you likely to need an induction?
This class is for birthing people who know that they will likely be induced for labor, or were induced with a previous pregnancy and want to be more prepared this time around.
This will cover
- What is induction and why it's done
- Medical vs Elective reasons
- Methods of induction (medications, devices, natural options)
- Risks, benefits and what's normal
- Timeline and what to expect
- Coping techniques and pain management
- Partner support roles and communication tips
To Register email: info@birthsavvy.co
This class is taught by the Birth Savvy nurses
Cost $125 per couple (same cost for attending solo)
Preparing for Cesarean Class
Led by the Birth Savvy Nurses, this class is for anyone scheduled for or at higher risk for a cesarean.
Participants will learn:
- Why Cesareans happen (planned and unplanned)
- Surgical process: before, during and after
- Recovery and wound care
- Emotional responses and mental health considerations
- Breast /Chestfeeding after surgery
- Partner support roles and expectations
- Planning for postpartum
- Future births (VBAC)
To register for this class email your inquiry to: info@birthsavvy.co
Cost is $150 per couple
In-Person Classes
Join our in-person classes in Jamaica Plain to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Empowering Boston Parents: Resources & Support
Hospital Support
Connect with a supportive birthingworker community on our Zoom platform for advice and guidance during pregnancy and early parenthood. We are happy to help refer you to local doulas.
New Parent Community Zoom
Access valuable birth resources and expert guidance for a safe and empowering birth experience. Starting in January the 1st Monday of every Month! 7pm on Zoom
I had an amazing experience with Birthing In Boston. The childbirth education classes were incredibly informative and the supportive environment made me feel empowered throughout my pregnancy. The instructors were knowledgeable and created a comfortable space for open discussions. I highly recommend!
Mara H
