2/06-Inductions (Claire) ONLINE at 12:30pm

Birth 2 Be Community Childbirth Education
Getting ready for the birth of your baby is exciting, and it can also bring up a lot of questions. The Birth 2 Be Community is designed to support you during pregnancy by helping you understand your options, feel more confident, and make informed decisions for your birth.

In this ongoing childbirth education series, we explore common hospital procedures and technology such as fetal monitoring, inductions, pain relief options, and cesarean birth. We also discuss how movement, positioning, and comfort measures can support labor and how to know when certain interventions may or may not be helpful for your specific situation. All topics are presented using an evidence-based approach, without fear-based messaging or scare tactics.

Classes are offered both in person in Waukee, Iowa and live online via Zoom, making it easy to participate in the way that works best for you. You are welcome to attend one session or register for multiple dates. Each class stands alone, but together they provide a well-rounded childbirth education experience.
This event series is open to anyone who is expecting a baby, along with their support partner.

Cost
• Fee waived for current Iowa Baby Ladies clients
• $20 per class for families not currently working with The Iowa Baby Ladies

If an in-person class is sold out or you are unable to attend in the evening, please register for the online version instead. The online and in-person classes cover the same content, so we recommend choosing one format per topic.

Why Join Birth 2 Be
Education and community during pregnancy are powerful tools. Research shows that informed, supported parents are more likely to have positive birth experiences, increased confidence, and smoother transitions into parenthood. If you choose one childbirth education option, we highly recommend the Birth 2 Be Community experience. If you also take the Express Birth Class, you will notice some overlap along with unique content in each format.

In-Person Class Timeline
5:45 pm Arrival and materials
6:00 pm Community introductions and overview
6:15 pm Topic presentation
6:40 pm Interactive activity
7:30 pm Questions and closing

Online Class Timeline
11:55 am Sign on and tech check
12:00 pm Introductions
12:10 to 12:50 pm Topic presentation
12:50 to 1:00 pm Questions
Note: Some online classes begin at 12:30 pm. Times are adjusted accordingly.

2026 Dates and Topics
Savvy Birth 101
Birth Plans and Setting Expectations
Comfort Measures and Pain Relief
Inductions
Cesareans

Dates are offered throughout January and February, with additional dates added as the series continues into 2026.

👉 Visit our website for full details and to register:
Birth 2 Be Community – The Iowa Baby Lady or Register Here!

Interested in newborn care or breastfeeding education? Be sure to explore our other class offerings as well.