Childbirth Classes

Prepare for Your Baby's Arrival With Expert Childbirth Classes

Our comprehensive Childbirth Education Program at Birth Center Stone Oak (BCSO) equips expectant parents with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a confident birthing experience. Hosted by Intuitive Beginnings Doula Collective, these classes cover key aspects of labor, birth, and postpartum care in a supportive environment. Whether you're planning a natural birth at our center or want to be prepared for all possibilities, our classes will provide you with the tools and information necessary for this significant life event.

Classes meet monthly on the second Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, offering an intensive six-hour educational experience. They take place in a designated education space at our birth center, creating an immersive and relaxed environment for participants. For families unable to attend in person, we also offer virtual or hybrid options, featuring one-on-one virtual classes via an online platform.

Our program is designed to help families understand both the physiological and emotional aspects of childbirth, including:

• Physiology of labor and birth stages
• Comfort measures and pain management techniques
• Partner support strategies
• Creating personalized birth plans
• Understanding medical interventions when necessary
• Active birthing positions
• Birth center-specific protocols
• Informed decision making using B.R.A.I.N.S method

Additionally, we cover essential topics such as:

• Signs of labor and when to come to the birth center
• The role of midwives and doulas in your birth experience
• Benefits and challenges of natural childbirth
• Pain management without medication (e.g., hydrotherapy, meditation, acupressure)
• Tools available at BCSO (e.g., birth balls, water birth tubs)
• Transfer protocols and procedures

If you have questions about our childbirth education options, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help prepare you for this life-changing experience.

Preparing for Birth is Essential for Expectant Parents

Understanding the birthing process before labor begins can greatly impact your birth experience. Many expectant parents feel unsure about what to expect during labor and delivery, which can lead to anxiety and stress during what should be a beautiful, though challenging, life event.

• Less anxiety about unfamiliar aspects of labor
• Greater confidence making informed decisions
• Better preparation for managing discomfort
• Clearer communication with your birth team
• More meaningful partner involvement
• Knowledge about necessary medical interventions
• Understanding of birth center procedures

Our classes provide thorough education to help you approach childbirth with confidence instead of fear. When you understand the process and your options, you can better advocate for yourself and your baby throughout your birthing journey.

Why Choose Birth Center Stone Oak

Finding the right environment for your childbirth education matters just as much as choosing your birth location. BCSO distinguishes itself as a reliable resource for expectant families in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

• Helped hundreds of families with natural births
• Staffed only by licensed, certified midwives
• Accepts HSA, FSA, and offers payment plans
• Convenient telehealth visits available
• Licensed facility meeting safety standards
• Lactation support with specialist referrals
• Complete care from pregnancy through postpartum
• Coordinated hospital transfer services when needed
• Free facility tours available

The childbirth class fee is included for BCSO clients, while public participants are welcome to join for $200.

Contact Us

Ready to register for our comprehensive childbirth classes? Birth Center Stone Oak clients should call us directly to reserve your spot, while public participants can register through Intuitive Beginnings' website. Our monthly classes fill quickly, so we recommend registering early. We know that choosing childbirth education is an important part of your pregnancy journey. Our team is available to answer any questions you might have about our classes, facility, or birthing philosophy.

For more information or to schedule a free tour of our birth center, contact us today.

Registration is required, Birth Center Stone Oak clients must call the birth center to reserve a spot. For public registration, visit: intuitivebeginnings.com/classes

Topics Covered:

• Physiology of Labor and Birth
• Overview of the stages of labor and what to expect during each stage.
• Signs of labor and when to go to the birth center.
• Comfort measures and pain relief options (breathing techniques, positions, massage).
• Role of the partner or support person during labor.
• Understanding interventions (when they might be needed and how to make informed decisions).
• Creating a personalized birth plan.
• Transfer
• Informed decision making (B.R.A.I.N.S)
• Midwife role
• Doula role
• Birth center-specific protocols: What to expect and how care differs from hospital births.
• Benefits and challenges of natural childbirth.
• Pain management techniques without medication (e.g., hydrotherapy, meditation, acupressure).
• Active birthing positions and the role of gravity in labor.
• Tools available at the birth center (e.g., birth balls, water birth tubs).