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Prenatal Classes

 

Demystify labor, birth and postpartum with inviting, empowering classes. Dive deep with comprehensive multi-class sessions Second timer? Brush up on pain coping strategies with a refresher course.

Go deeper than the physiological ins and outs of childbirth and breastfeeding. Strengthen your ability to step into new parenthood with self-assurance. Here’s what you can expect to learn in my classes:

 
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The Childbirth Process

From that first contraction to the first time you hold your baby, ease the haziness of the unknown by walking through the way your body (and baby) will move through labor.

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The Unpacking of Fears

I’ve been there. My classes center rich processes that walk you closer to confidence as you acknowledge your worries.

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The Pain Coping Mindset

We’ll explore why birth hurts and what you can do to cope. From laboring positions to relaxation techniques, you’ll build a solid coping mindset.

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The Postpartum Healing Phase

Learn what to expect in the postpartum phase, physically and emotionally. Learn how to support your healing and bonding as a new family.

 
 
 

Ready to take a prenatal class?

Let’s start by aligning. Are you:

✓ 1st time parents or...

✓ 2nd timers looking for a refresher?

✓ Scared or anxious about birth?

✓ Preparing for a low intervention, VBAC, birth center or home birth?

✓ Nervous about breastfeeding and caring for your newborn?

✓ Seeking an overall transformative, meaningful birth experience?

 

If you said YES at least once and you're between 24-32 weeks pregnant, you're likely a great fit!

…but if you are

✗ Looking for a class that teaches a very rigid birth method approach
✗ Unwilling to dedicate time outside of sessions to practice pain coping & self-reflection
✗ Not interested in the transformative aspects of the birthing year

…then these classes may not be the right fit.

1 | Start by exploring my classes.

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Overflow:

Introspective Preparation for Childbirth

Starting at $295.00

5 comprehensive Sessions • 2 Hours Each • Virtual or in-Home

✓ A harmonious blend of reflection and practical guidance.
✓ Gentle validation as you explore fears and hopes.
✓ Weekly cheat sheets to carry insights with ease.

Pour from a cup of overflow, not overwhelm. These childbirth education sessions honor the physical, emotional, and often soulful experience of birthing your baby. Overflow: Introspective Preparation for Birth is a five-part class series designed to support you through childbirth with comprehensive, practical knowledge, heartfelt guidance, and space to connect with your own inner wisdom.

 
 

What you can expect:

• A detailed walk through the stages of labor

• How to cultivate a low stress birth environment

• Exploration of unmedicated pain coping strategies and birthing positions

• How to communicate effectively with your provider

• Courageously discussing unwished for outcomes

• How to honor the postpartum healing period

• The basics of newborn care & infant feeding

 

Choose a format:

 

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Private

$295 per couple
1-on-1 via Zoom

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In Home

$425 per couple
Comfort of your home*

 
 

My Gift to You!

Receive a Birth Bundle with your Overflow: In-Home local service…that’s a $45 value!

*Local clients within 15-miles of Springfield, Virginia.

 
 
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A Labor of Love:

Comfort & Pain Coping for Birth

Starting at $175.00

one refreshing session • 4 hours • Virtual or in-Home

✓ Designed for busy parents, with gentle pacing and practical tools.
✓ Downloadable cheat sheets to carry wisdom with you, anytime.
✓ A thoughtful refresher for parents welcoming their 2nd (or 3rd) little one.

Pour into your birth journey with an afternoon of calm guidance and wholehearted support. Together, we’ll explore the stages of labor, mindful pain-coping strategies, and ways to cultivate a confident, loving birthing mindset. A Labor of Love is a four-hour, heart-centered course crafted to hold space for your questions, reflections, and preparation.

 
 

What you can expect:

• A walk through the stages of labor

• What worked vs. what didn’t from prior birth(s)

• How to cultivate a low stress birth environment

• Hands-on exploration of unmedicated pain coping strategies

 

Choose a class format:

 

online

Private

$175 per couple
1-on-1 via Zoom

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In Home

$225 per couple
Comfort of your home*

 
 
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Nurtured:

Caring for and Feeding Your Newborn

Starting at $195.00

2 Gentle, Informative sessions • 2 hours Each • Virtual or in-Home

✓ A calm, confidence-building approach to newborn care.
✓ Evidence-based guidance for feeding your baby with peace of mind.
✓ Practical skills you can rely on during those tender first weeks.

Nourish yourself as you nourish your baby. These sessions invite you to step into early parenthood with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Nourish: Caring for and Feeding Your Newborn is a 2-part series designed to help you understand your baby’s needs and your rhythms as a new parent. We’ll cover essential feeding knowledge—whether breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding—paired with gentle instruction for everyday newborn care. You’ll leave each session feeling prepared, supported, and deeply connected to your baby.

 
 
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What you can expect:

• Understanding newborn feeding cues and rhythms

• How to achieve a comfortable, painless latch

• Exploring bottle feeding and milk expression options

• Strategies for common feeding challenges

• Help creating a pumping plan for returning to work

• Safe and soothing newborn care techniques

• Creating a restful, nurturing postpartum environment

 

Choose a class format:

 

online

Private

$195 per couple
1-on-1 via Zoom

local

In Home

$255 per couple
Comfort of your home*

 
 

2 | Next, schedule your free call.

Take 30 minutes to explore the desires for your birth, my class details and more on an alignment call. This is also a chance to ensure that we’re a good match. You have absolutely no obligation to register after this call.

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3 | Register for your class.

I will follow-up our alignment call with an email that has all the registration details. After completing the registration form and submitting payment, you’re officially registered! Before your class date, I’ll be communication with you via email with class information. Feel free to communicate with me before class starts if you have any questions or concerns.

 
Testimonials
I cannot recommend Lou-Ann more highly. She was so healing during my postpartum experience.

“We don’t have family here to help us, and when I found Lou-Ann, and we talked, I knew she was a perfect fit. She is kind, caring, intentional, listens well, genuinely cares about the health and well-being of both me and my child, and overall was such a calming presence. Postpartum has been difficult. This is my first baby. I did not know what to expect, but I know I was exhausted. Her presence allowed me to do some things that helped take care of "me" and offered me an opportunity to collect myself, rest, and recover to be a better mom for my newborn.”

– Madison

We absolutely loved Lou’s birth class!

“She’s so knowledgeable and made us feel really heard when we had any questions or concerns. She also would always follow up the next day with cheat sheets after the classes for us to have on hand in case we couldn’t remember something. She not only gave me a better understanding of what to expect, but made my fiancé feel so at ease with the birthing process and how he could be my best support person.”

– Saudiee & Sean

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent learning from Lou!

“She takes a holistic approach to birth focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects. We learned coping mechanisms and breathing techniques which I took into birth and were invaluable during each contraction. We also went through what postpartum looks like. As first-time parents, this lesson helped paint a realistic picture of what to expect in the weeks after birth.”

– Ali & Peter

Lou-Ann has a very loving energy, lots of knowledge and experience.

“She was flexible when booking our dates, communication went smooth and we just enjoyed so much meeting her at our home for four Sundays to learn what to expect and lots of practical tools to end the class feeling more prepared for the birth of our first baby. We absolutely loved Lou-Ann and recommend her birthing class!!!”

– Mariana & Filipe

The class gives you information, pain coping strategies and mindset exercises, but the real gift is Lou-Ann herself.

“My husband and I took Lou-Ann's 4-week class, —Overflow—in a 1-on-1 virtual setting. We really enjoyed the classes and feel much more prepared for birth and early postpartum. The class gives you information, pain coping strategies and mindset exercises, but the real gift is Lou-Ann herself. She is motherly, informed and kind. We felt so cared for both practically and emotionally.”

– Megan & Simon

I can’t imagine going into labor without taking this class!

“My husband and I opted for the in-home one-on-one course. Which was an excellent option for the end of my pregnancy to not have to go somewhere. After having our baby girl, I felt that my experience was shaped by the information that we received. We had an unplanned issue arise and we understood what it all meant, was equipped to knowledgeably talk to the staff, select our course of action and most importantly, not panic or become afraid. Not only was birth easier, I feel more prepared to advocate for my family and I with healthcare practitioners in general.”

— Jamie & Sebéstian

 

Common Questions:

I’m really interested in your classes but I have questions before I register.
Let’s set up a free consultation where I'll answer your questions about my classes, services and figure out how I can guide you in the best direction along your birth journey. I don’t pressure you to join my classes, especially if it isn’t the right fit for you. Even after you’ve booked your class, I make these consults available to all my clients.

The class fees are a barrier for me. Can I still take a class?
Yes! I believe that every family should have the resources to not just survive birth but to experience the rich, transformative act of birth, and thrive as a result of it, regardless of their ability to pay. Please reach out directly if my class fees are a barrier to you.

Can more than 2 people attend class?
No. The registration fees cover class attendance for 1 birth parent and 1 support partner only.

What forms of payment do you accept?
CashApp, PayPal, Venmo and Zelle.

What if I need to cancel? Do you offer refunds?
Like life, I understand that the birth journey comes with unexpected twists and turns. If you need to cancel for any reason before your classes begin, I offer a 100% refund of the registration fees. Once classes begin, I will not be able to provide partial refunds. If you need to adjust class dates due to unforeseen circumstances, I’m very flexible and happy to reschedule at a time that works for us both.