A powerhouse program created by doulas that will give a mother and her partner an understanding of the labor and birth process. Daddy Doula™ puts an emphasis on the tools, knowledge and practice for partners to be a confident companion through labor and birth.

Daddy Doula™ 

DADDY DOULA™ SERIES

$250

Two week series 6:30 - 9:00 PM

or

Saturday one day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Our classes are hosted at these three locations

Cocoon to Bloom Gilbert
459 N. Gilbert Rd. Suite A220
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Culture Chiropractic
1759 E. Queen Creek Road Suite 2
Chandler, AZ 85286

Downtown Mesa Office
1010 E. University Dr. Suite 1
Mesa, AZ 85203

*One registration includes both Mom and Partner. No need to register separately.

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Course Curriculum:

In our condensed childbirth education class, both the mother and her birth partner will learn about anatomy, phases of labor, hormones in labor, birth plans, strategies to calm the nervous system, massage techniques, cesarean support, variations of normal, advocacy, labor positions, medical and natural pain management options, prepping your body, how to use tools such as a birth ball, peanut ball, TENS machine, rebozo, essential oils and more.

Unlike a traditional childbirth education class, we place an emphasis on partner support and hands on and interactive practice.

You will leave this class with: 

  • Our favorite massage tool that we used at almost every birth as doulas 

  • 2 labor combs 

  • A set of affirmation cards 

  • A refrigerator magnet with 5 of the most important techniques from class to practice weekly until you give birth.

  • A workbook with detailed instructions and notes on all the things we learned in class to refer back to

  • An editable copy of a birth plan

  • A hospital bag checklist

  • A resource list of our favorite pregnancy and birth professionals that we’ve spent years cultivating.

Join Waitlist

If any of the above dates are sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please fill out your email with the date(s) you are interested in and we’ll get you on the waitlist.

FAQs

  • We are currently not teaching HypnoBirthing classes. We got our start with HypnoBirthing and absolutely love it, however we are putting our focus on what we do best, our original Daddy Doula™. If you are interested in learning the power of HypnoBirthing, we recommend Tara at taramartinsen.com

  • Yes! Private classes are great for couples who have limited availability, don’t have a babysitter, prefer more one on one instruction, or whose due date is fast approaching.

    These can be held in your home or at another location. Investment is $500 and includes our favorite massage tool that we used at almost every birth as doulas, 2 labor combs, a set of affirmation cards, a workbook with detailed instructions to refer back to, an editable copy of a birth plan, and a hospital bag checklist. If you are interested in a private Daddy Doula™ class, inquire in our “Contact Us” tab.

  • The ideal time to start the class is between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

  • This class is for any couple looking for a more connected birth. Both the mother and one support person of her choice should attend. It doesn’t have to be the “daddy”, it could be her mother, friend, wife, aunt, grandma, partner, doula, etc. It should be whoever will be her main support person in labor.

  • Yes, absolutely! Many couples choose to take another childbirth education class AND Daddy Doula™, and the classes can complement each other well. That said, Daddy Doula™ on its own provides a complete and thorough preparation for birth.

  • YES! We are both doulas and have attended many births and we know this class will be just as helpful, even if you have a doula. Your partner will need to learn and practice tools to help you during labor. Your doula will not be there throughout your entire labor, she usually joins during active labor. This will help your partner support you up until she gets there, and after she gets there. A doula is very limited on how she can advocate for you, but your partner isn’t. We spend a good chunk of time learning advocating techniques and gets lots of practice in that area too.

  • Absolutely! We have a whole section on epidurals and other pharmaceutical pain relief options. We also cover the best time to get an epidural, and birth positions and techniques for when Mom has an epidural. It is also important to note that about 10% of epidurals don’t work as expected, and there are some scenarios where and epidural isn’t an option, even if it was planned on previously. While an epidural is a great option, it can’t be the only option. This class also covers coping techniques and partner support before it’s time for an epidural.

  • When we first created Daddy Doula™ we actually planned for it to be a one night class. It became clear almost immediately that one night simply wasn’t enough time to give partners what they truly need to feel confident and prepared. There are two reasons why we made the class format longer, two nights or all day:

    Reason #1

    Real understanding takes time. In class we spend a lot of time on childbirth education so the couple knows what is happening physically, mentally, emotionally and hormonally in labor. This knowledge and respect for the process give partners so much more confidence in being a strong support.

    While many couples choose to take both classes, Daddy Doula™ is a powerful stand-alone class.

    Reason #2

    This class is VERY hands on. We don’t just demonstrate techniques, we practice them. In different positions, with different movements, using different tools, for long enough that Dad actually feels what works and builds muscle memory.

    That kind of confidence grows with time to learn, try, adjust, and repeat so it sticks.