Ready for Birth: Childbirth Class for Expecting Parents
Join Doma for a small-group childbirth class led by registered nurse and certified childbirth educator Elizabeth (Liz) Nikac, MSN, RN. Over 2 hours, Liz will walk you and your partner through what happens in labor and birth, so you know what to expect and feel calm and confident.
Research links childbirth education to better birth experiences. Knowing what your body is doing, and why, changes how you meet it.
What we'll cover
How your body prepares for birth, and the role of oxytocin
Signs of labor: contractions vs. Braxton Hicks, your water breaking, and when to call your provider
The stages of labor, from early labor through meeting your baby
Comfort and coping: breathing, laboring positions, and breaking the fear-tension-pain cycle
Your options: inductions, epidurals, and Cesarean birth, plus a simple framework for making decisions in the moment
The partner's role: practical ways to support during labor
The golden hour, newborn soothing, and postpartum recovery
Who it's for
Expecting parents in any trimester, first-time or not. Partners and support people are warmly encouraged to come.
About your educator
Liz Nikac, MSN, RN, is a Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Lactation Counselor with a master's in nursing education from NYU. She has dedicated her nursing career to supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the adjustment to life with a new baby.
The details
Lunch is included
Saturday, Nov 21, 12-2 PM
$425 per person or couple
Space is limited to 6 couples to keep it conversational
Come with your questions. You'll leave with a clearer picture of birth and a plan you feel good about.
This class is educational and does not replace care or advice from your own medical provider.