Are you worried about navigating today’s birth system or have you had a bad birth experience where your power was taken away from you? You’ve probably read a few books and maybe watched The Business of Being Born.
But, despite doing your research, you’re still feeling overwhelmed and unprepared and that’s OK. We have totally been there too. There is still time to prepare and we are confident that we can help you achieve an empowering birth.
THE GREAT NEWS: THIS IS OUR EXPERTISE AND PASSION.
Because THAT is exactly what this course will do: It gives you options so you can choose where and how to give birth based on all of the most up-to-date evidence based information available coupled with learning to trust your instincts and make decisions based on what is right for YOU.
6 Module Course designed to take the guesswork, worry, and stress out of maintaining your nursing relationship with your baby when you return to paid work. We will help you:
You’ll also get a thirty page Course Planner and Note-Taking Guide that you can print out to keep you and your partner on track throughout the course. All of the key takeaways from each lesson are included with space to jot down any questions you have along the way and make note of any essential info you want to remember down the road!
More than a dozen bonus downloads to help save you time along the way and get organized before going into labor—with everything from a hospital bag checklist to printouts for your fridge of who/when to call when in labor! After baby arrives, you’ll have even more invaluable bonuses as you prepare to soak up the 4th trimester with your new baby.
Join our regular zoom calls to get your questions answered as well as find community in support from the first weeks of pregnancy through 1+ years postpartum.
You're so excited about creating an adorable nursery and taking weekly bump pics BUT the most important thing you can do is actually PREPARE your mind and body for giving birth. We want your first birth experience to leave you feeling like superheros, ready to take on parenthood!
So many couples come to us after they've experienced a traumatic birth experience or simply didn't feel supported and in control during their birth. This course exists to ensure that doesn't happen again. We'll give you the tools and language to advocate for the birth you want.
If you are the type of parents-to-be that love doing research and making decisions based on the most up-to-date and evidence-based information, then this course is for you! We've compiled all of the research into an easy to follow step-by-step system to QUICKLY prepare you for birth and baby!
Most childbirth courses cover your pregnancy and childbirth preparation, and than what? You still need to find more information on everything that follows (you have a new little baby, after all!)
Deep Breath!
Having a certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and doula on hand (not to mention two mamas who know what you’re going through) means we can cover pregnancy, childbirth, AND the super important things that follow: postpartum care, newborn care, nursing, bottle feeding, and the list goes on.
Yep, once you enroll you will have access to all 12 modules, the bonus downloads and the private FB community and Zoom calls for asking questions. You’ll also get access to the 6 modules of the Beyond the First Latch bonus course!
(If you don’t receive a login email right away, please check your spam folder or email team@thebirthhour.com for help!)
FOREVER! We are one of the few online childbirth courses that offers lifetime access. Why? Because we want you to be able to look back on the lactation and newborn care info when you’re home with your baby. Plus, down the road for future pregnancies you can go through the entire course again as a refresher!
Nope, you can totally take this course in just one weekend Netflix-binge style. Plus, our certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator and doula is on hand to personally answer any of your questions in the private FB group. Total course video running time is about 9 hours.
Of course! When we taught this class in person it was always for the birthing person AND their partner to attend. The entire course is designed to help inform not only the one giving birth but partners as well so they can offer the best support. Our job is to make the partners look like rockstars rather than feeling helpless during labor.
We also find that many couples prefer the online format because they can discuss each lesson and not feel shy about asking questions both in the FB group and via bi-weekly Zoom calls.
Nope. And did you notice how we use the term unmedicated instead of natural? We believe all birth is natural and our goal is simply for you to feel informed and empowered with any of the birth choices you make. We want you to KNOW YOUR OPTIONS! Even if you are 99% sure you want an epidural, you still need to be informed about your pain medication options (we have a whole module on this!) and the benefits/risks of all interventions.
If you’ve listened to The Birth Hour, you’ve likely heard many stories from those who had a bad first birth experience. Then, for their next baby they took the time to really prepare and went on to have a really redeeming birth. These stories have actually been one of the main motivations for creating this course. We want to help you navigate your options regardless of what your first birth was like so that you can have the birth YOU want this time around.
Plus, since the course comes with lifetime access many of our students review the material again and again for subsequent babies!
ABSOLUTELY! This course is likely going to make the biggest impact for those of you choosing a hospital birth. Our pregnancy and birth care system in the U.S. (and many other countries) is not designed around evidence-based and family-centered care. This course will inform you of your options and your rights so you can best navigate this system.
Yep. You’ll learn about what’s going on with your body in late pregnancy, the stages of labor and what to expect, as well as coping tools that will help you through the most intense phases of your labor. Finally, the Know Your Options course is unique in that we go through all of the different eventualities of birth. One of our recent students was planning a birth center birth and ended up needing to be induced for high blood pressure. She was SO grateful she had taken this course because she knew what to expect every step of the way even when plans changed.
Awesome! We love helping VBAC families achieve a vaginal birth after cesarean. We go over everything from tips on finding a VBAC-friendly care provider to making decisions that will best set you up for a successful VBAC. And, Module #2 is all about having a family centered or gentle cesarean so if you choose not to have a VBAC you will know how to advocate for the best possible scenario for a cesarean birth.
Definitely. That’s the beauty of online courses, right? Although the content is created based on the birth system in the United States, we know that many countries have similar systems so this course can be of benefit for anyone who wants to be informed with the most recent evidence-based information on birth, lactation, and newborn care. We’ve had many students from Canada, Central America, Europe, Australia, and even the Middle East
Stephanie Spitzer-Hanks, a certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator and doula will be your primary instructor with Bryn Huntpalmer, mom of three and founder of The Birth Hour joining in with her take on each module. Both women will be connecting with you in the FB group community and bi-weekly zoom calls and answering all of your most pressing questions!
We know you have a million decisions to make when you’re pregnant, so if within 30 days you are unhappy for whatever reason just email us and you will receive a full refund. We stand behind the Know Your Options Childbirth Course 100%.
We generally can’t accept your HSA card directly, although if it is a major brand credit card, you are welcome to try it during checkout. However, you should be able to get reimbursed for the majority (or all of) the course. We also frequently provide detailed receipts and course completion certificates as needed. Call your HSA/FSA provider to see what they cover, and what steps are needed.
It is worth calling to ask! Most insurance plans cover childbirth education at least partially. When you call, they may ask for a CPT code. The insurance CPT code for childbirth classes in general is: S9436. You may also need a Diagnosis code: Z32.2, which is for childbirth education. We don’t ever deal with insurance directly so please call your insurance and find out what you personally are eligible for and they would need to reimburse you after purchasing the course. We can provide detailed receipts and certificates of completion as needed which are sometimes required as well.
All of the videos in the main Know Your Options Course add up to a little under 9 hours. There is, of course, additional reading and downloads that you can explore as much as you desire.
Yes! Closed captioning was added to the course in 2021!
Just shoot us an email (team@thebirthhour.com) and we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
How much is the Know Your Options Childbirth Course? You could try to figure it out on your own and spend a TON of time looking things up, or try to find a couple of in-person courses to get all of the information (we know we took several courses to feel confident when we were preparing for childbirth).
The entire Know Your Options Childbirth Course is only $397. Meaning you can get started and get full access right now, and learn everything from pregnancy to going back to work while nursing your baby.
And yes, you will get full access to the program right away. All modules. All downloads. All bonuses. So you don’t have to wait to go through the course, or get it dripped to you over time (we see you 3rd trimester mamas!).
Know Your Options comes with a 30-day 100% money back guarantee. We are so excited to share this childbirth course with you, and we are confident everything is included to help you navigate your birth empowered and informed.
We know you have a million decisions to make when you’re pregnant, so if within 30 days you are unhappy for whatever reason just email us and you will receive a full refund. We stand behind the Know Your Options Childbirth Course 100%.
12 Evidence-Based Modules
So many Bonuses! Including free ‘Beyond the First Latch’ Course!
LIFETIME Access
Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls
Private Facebook Group
30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee
Love Letters
I am so thankful for this course. Not only is it evidence-based but it focuses on real-life practicality that is super relevant no matter what type of birth you choose. My husband and I felt thoroughly prepared going into labor, delivery, and newborn care. We STILL directly reference quotes and practical examples from this course since the birth of our child. The impact has been profound in building our confidence as first time parents.
Libby Hugus
This course was invaluable to my husband and me as we prepared for our daughter’s birth. We both appreciated the evidence-based approach and that the course held our interest. Our daughter is 6 weeks old now and whenever an issue comes up, my husband says “Remember, they talked about this in the course!” We went into birth and new parenthood with confidence thanks to this course!
Alexandra Luning
This course prepared me AND my husband for every scenario, including what to expect if we ended up with a cesarean birth and how to advocate for ourselves in any situation. I think the most valuable part of the Know Your Options approach is that it’s evidence-based which means you’ll be making decisions and preparing for birth based on the best and latest research. I’d absolutely take this course again!
Phyllis Brasenell
During pregnancy, my husband and I had been endlessly praising Stephanie’s teaching style and evidence-based approach, but we didn’t realize exactly how much we appreciated having taken this course until we were in the hospital. We planned to give birth with our midwives at a birth center, then found ourselves tossing our plans out the window when I began showing many signs of preeclampsia, and I was admitted for induction. Instead of panicking, we were able to navigate our new plan confidently, knowing we’d been armed with the knowledge to make informed decisions. Stephanie and Bryn rock! They cover absolutely everything, and truly have your best interest at heart (no matter what your plans are!).
Alyssa Oliha
When my wife and I found out we were BOTH pregnant and due just one week apart, we knew we’d need to be armed with great information and stop googling everything! Not only did this course prepare us for childbirth, it also gave us the necessary tools to survive postpartum when we were both healing our own bodies and learning to take care of our “twins”. Breastfeeding was a struggle at first and we often referred back to what we had learned and are still going strong 8 months later! We also really appreciated that the language throughout the course was inclusive for ALL types of couples, which can be hard to find as a lesbian couple preparing for baby!
Viviana Baluja
12 Evidence-Based Modules
So many Bonuses! Including free ‘Beyond the First Latch’ Course!
LIFETIME Access
Bi-Weekly Zoom Calls
Private Facebook Group
30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee