A Different Kind of Childbirth Class
Most hospital-based classes are designed to prepare you for hospital protocol—not for the experience of giving birth. Parents often leave without the tools they need to navigate pain, communicate with providers, understand hospital policies, or receive meaningful support from their partner.
At Nona, we do things differently.
Our childbirth education is evidence-based, inclusive, and grounded in real-world experience. Developed by a licensed perinatal therapist and retired doula, Nona classes prepare you for all types of births—at home, in hospitals, and in birth centers.
We integrate the psychology, physiology, and social dynamics of birth to offer a truly comprehensive approach. You'll learn:
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How to work with the intensity of labor
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How to advocate for your needs in medical settings
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How partners can provide grounded, effective support
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How to make informed choices that align with your values
Parents find our classes helpful across a wide range of birth experiences, but they’re especially valuable for those hoping to have a low-intervention or unmedicated hospital birth.
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Learn MoreNona Birth Education: A Comprehensive, Mind-Body Approach
Nona courses integrate the neuroscience of the mind-body connection for a truly comprehensive approach to childbirth education.
Understanding how the mind influences the body—and how the body shapes mental and emotional states—is essential in labor. This knowledge can directly impact how labor progresses and how you experience it.
You'll learn practical, evidence-based coping strategies grounded in neurophysiology, and partners will gain tools for providing meaningful, responsive support.
Our courses are also honest about the realities of the birth system—and how to navigate them. You'll explore how policies, provider interactions, and systemic issues can affect birth experiences, and how to maintain your sense of agency throughout.
What You’ll Learn in a Nona Birth Class
Evidence-based, mind-body preparation for birth, postpartum, and parenting
Our curriculum combines practical skills, emotional insight, and physiological understanding to fully prepare you for the experience of birth—wherever and however it unfolds. Topics include:
Mind-Body Strategies for Labor
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Coping tools for during and between contractions
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Managing fear, anxiety, and intensity
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Understanding and supporting the neurohormonal physiology of birth
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Conceptualizing labor pain through a mind-body lens
Communication, Advocacy & Decision-Making
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How to create a birth plan that staff will read—and respect
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Effective communication with care providers
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Navigating hospital protocols and staff interactions
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Understanding evidence-based care vs. routine practice
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Making informed decisions about interventions and pain relief
What to Expect in Labor and Birth
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Phases and stages of labor
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Positions and movement for labor and birth
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Understanding the pushing stage
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When to consider an epidural (if desired)
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Medical and natural pain relief options
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Cesarean, induction, epidural, and unmedicated birth approaches
Support for Partners
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Concrete labor support skills for partners
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How to co-regulate and stay grounded during birth
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Tools for being emotionally and physically present in labor
Beyond Birth
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Emotional and physical recovery after childbirth
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Early parenting and the psychology of the transition
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Choosing a provider and understanding models of care
