Free Childbirth, Postpartum & Newborn Care Course - BirthWorks
Empowering Your Pregnancy and Newborn Journey With BirthWorks Childbirth Education for Parents.
Why You Should Take BirthWorks?
Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it also comes with many decisions. Imagine stepping into your birth experience feeling confident, informed, and truly empowered. Imagine having the knowledge to make choices that resonate with your values and desires. With BirthWorks, a Complete Childbirth, Pregnancy, and Newborn Care Course, this vision can become your reality!
This isn’t just another childbirth class—it’s a transformational journey designed to empower you from pregnancy to parenthood while being evidence based. Something that makes this course even more empowering is it's taught by a local experienced Doula who brings not only educational expertise but also the wisdom and compassion gained from supporting countless Upper Peninsula families throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or preparing for another birth after a vaginal or cesarean experience, this course will inspire you to embrace the journey with confidence and joy!
What Makes BirthWorks Different?
Unlike other childbirth education classes that are often provided by the hospital, BirthWorks offers a holistic approach that goes beyond the basics of labor and delivery. Our course is designed to support you at every stage of your journey—even if you’re just beginning to think about growing your family! In fact, it’s perfect for anyone, even before seeing finding out you are expecting!
Many families who have taken BirthWorks have expressed how much they truly loved the way the class is taught, the education they have learned and how much personal growth they have gained! Our supportive, small group setting allows parents to learn, share, and grow alongside others on a similar journey, creating a community of understanding and encouragement.
Why Learn from a Doula?
Doula are trusted guides who provide emotional and physical support, share valuable insights, and advocate for families during their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum journey.
Our BirthWorks course is taught by UP Family Doula's owner Lacy Anderson, an experienced Doula, educator and mom of 3. This means you’ll gain real-world insights about what to expect at different birthing locations, how to navigate hospital procedures, and how to communicate your birth preferences with confidence. Experienced Doula's know the ins and outs of the hospital system and can help you feel prepared and empowered no matter where you choose to give birth.
A Doula’s role goes beyond providing information—they are advocates who ensure your voice is heard and your choices are respected. Doulas are also emotional and physical support pillars. With BirthWorks you’ll discover comfort measures that work in real labor settings, communication tips for effectively expressing your birth preferences, and emotional tools for staying calm and centered during the birthing process. Most importantly, you’ll gain the confidence to advocate for yourself and make informed decisions that feel right for you and your family.
Even if you haven’t hired a Doula (or aren’t sure if you want to), this course gives you a unique perspective on the value of continuous support during childbirth. It’s about feeling truly prepared, confident, and cared for—no matter what choices you make!
Click here to learn more about how a Doula can support you!
What Will You Learn and Experience?
BirthWorks covers a range of topics and is designed to prepare you for every aspect of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and newborn care. Here’s how this course will empower you:
Choosing Your Birth Team and Location: Learn how to select the right birth team and location that align with your values and preferences. With insights from a Doula’s perspective, you’ll feel confident and supported wherever you choose to welcome your baby.
Optimal Pelvic Positioning and Bodywork: Discover techniques that prepare your body for a smoother labor experience, easing discomfort and promoting progress. These tried-and-true methods are ones Doulas use to help birthing parents feel more comfortable and supported.
Mind-Body Connection: Understand how your beliefs, mindset, and hormones influence birth. Learn how to cultivate a safe, positive and peaceful birthing environment. Gain a better understanding of how to work with your body during labor. Understanding its natural processes and how to work with them rather than against it.
Navigating Grief and Emotions: Explore how past experiences and emotions impact labor and parenting. With the compassionate guidance of a Doula, you’ll feel safe, understood, and supported.
Informed Choices and Advocacy: Be empowered to make decisions that are best for you and your family. Learn how to communicate your preferences confidently and effectively.
Comfort Measures and Pain Relief: Master effective techniques for comfort and relief, including breathing, movement, massage, and relaxation—for all stages of pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery.
Breastfeeding and Newborn Care: Gain confidence in nurturing your newborn, with practical tips and encouragement to ease your transition into parenthood.
Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy: Learn about optimal nutrition before and during pregnancy, as well as while breastfeeding, ensuring you and your baby are nourished.
Partner Support and Connection: Engage in exercises that deepen your connection with your partner, fostering open communication and shared confidence. Partners are encouraged to join the class!
Postpartum Planning and Support: Create a supportive postpartum plan that sets you up for success, knowing what to expect and how to access resources.
And SO much more! Click here to sign up!
Flexible Learning for Busy Parents
We get it—life is busy, especially when you’re preparing for a new baby! That’s why this course meets once a week for only 3 weeks, totaling over 9 hours of interactive learning. It’s designed to fit into your schedule while providing ample time for questions, discussions, and hands-on practice. To add to the flexibility we are offer this course in both in person and virtual sessions!
Whether you’re just starting to think about having a baby or you’re already well along in your pregnancy, you can join at any point in your journey. The knowledge and skills you’ll gain are valuable no matter when you start!
Why Small Group Learning Matters
One of the highlights of BirthWorks is its intimate, small group setting. This format encourages open conversations, shared experiences, and genuine connections with other parents who are on a similar journey. The supportive environment allows participants to learn not only from the course content but also from each other, fostering a community of encouragement and mutual understanding.
Here’s the Best Part: It’s FREE!
Yes, you read that right! BirthWorks is offered completely free thanks to the generous grant opportunity provided by UP Health Care Solutions & The Region 1 Quality Perinatal Collaborative!! This incredible opportunity allows families across the Upper Peninsula to have access to high-quality education and support without any financial burden.
Your Empowering Journey Begins Here
Your birth story is yours to write! When you choose to take BirthWorks, which is a complete childbirth, pregnancy, and newborn care course, paired with the compassionate guidance of a Doula, you’re choosing empowerment, connection, and joy!
Imagine looking back on your birth experience and feeling proud, strong, and supported. Imagine starting parenthood with confidence, peace and a heart full of love. That journey begins here.
Sign up today and step into your birth experience with confidence, knowledge, and unwavering support. Your story is just beginning—let’s write it together.
Up Coming UPFD BirthWorks Classes for 2025
In person classes will be taught at 1108 W Washington St, Marquette MI on Sunday afternoons from 2pm-6:30pm EST.
Each course is 3 weeks long. (3 total sessions and you must attend all 3.)
Dates:
March 9th,16th and 23rd
July 13th 20th, and 27th
August 10th, 17th and 24th
Virtual classes will be held over Zoom on Wednesday evening from 6pm-9pm EST. Each course is 3 weeks long. (3 total sessions and you must attend all 3.)
Dates:
April 2nd, 9th and 16th
May 31st, June 7th and 16th
July 23rd, 30th and August 6th
If you have additional questions about BirthWorks or Doula services you can reach out to your BirthWorks Instructor Lacy Anderson by emailing upfamily.doulacare@gmail.com or by phone 906.458.5678
Click here to learn more about BirthWorks and BirthWorks Philosophy!
Lacy Anderson, Certified Doula, Kangaroula, Educator, and CPST
Owner of UP Family Doula Care
906.458.5678
Learn more about the care and services I provide to families across MI's Upper Peninsula
upfamilydoula.com
