Birthing ClassesIn Portland, Orgeon
Birth First Doulas is proud to have a community of experienced educators who are passionate about helping families feel informed, confident, and supported as they prepare for birth and early parenthood. Instructors offer a range of private classes, making it easy to find the learning experience that best fits your needs and schedule. Each educator brings their own expertise and teaching style, allowing families to choose the approach that feels most supportive for them. Together, our community of educators is here to help you feel prepared, empowered, and cared for every step of the way.
Prepare For Your Birth & Newborn Experience
Childbirth Preparation Classes
Feel informed. Feel confident. Feel ready.
Preparing for birth is about more than learning what to expect, it’s about discovering what works best for you. Childbirth classes are designed to help you and your birth partner feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way. Taught by experienced birth doulas who are also professional childbirth educators, these classes are personalized to meet your specific needs and goals. You’ll gain practical tools, evidence-based information, and emotional readiness to approach labor with confidence and calm.
Newborn Care Classes
Nurture your baby. Begin with confidence.
Bringing your baby home is a big transition and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Newborn care classes are designed to help you feel calm, capable, and ready to care for your baby with confidence and love. Taught by an experienced postpartum doulas and educators, this class offers compassionate, evidence-based guidance on newborn care and postpartum recovery. You’ll gain practical skills, emotional reassurance, and the confidence to navigate those early days and nights with greater ease and support.
Learn More About The Classes Offered By Our Community Educators:
Rebecca Durlin Smith
Childbirth Educator (she/her)
Liz Haebe
Childbirth Educator (she/her)
Tallina Long
Childbirth Educator (she/her)
Ashley Fryer
Childbirth Educator (she/her)
Krissie Oliver
Childbirth Educator (she/her)
Krystle Gard
Newborn Educator (she/her)
Heather Ward
Childbirth & Newborn Educator (she/her)
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Kind Words From Our Lovely Clients
“We had an amazing experience with our Birth First educator! She was knowledgeable, supportive, and funny, which was great for us. We learned so much about the stages of labor, comfort techniques, and how to work together as a team. The hands-on practice helped us feel truly prepared and confident for birth. Highly recommend to any expecting parents!”
Pamela & Adam, Sellwood, Oregon
“The Birth First educator we worked with helped me feel like a vital part of our birth experience rather than a helpless bystander. It gave me tools to help my wife during labor (she couldn’t get enough of that double hip squeeze!) and gave us the knowledge to make informed decisions along the way. So grateful we invested in this class, it made a big difference!”
Dave, Beaverton, Oregon
“Our newborn care class was incredibly helpful and reassuring. The teacher made sure we felt confident in everything from diapering and swaddling to soothing techniques. She also answered our very long list of questions and helped us prepare our home for the baby and for recovery after the birth. Thank you, Birth First!”