San Antonio Birth Doulas

Pregnancy is a deeply personal journey, and navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming. This course is designed to equip expecting parents with the knowledge, confidence, and communication skills needed to advocate for themselves throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.

Participants will explore:

• What self-advocacy means in the context of prenatal and birth care.
• How to communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
• Creating and using a birth plan to express preferences and values.
• Strategies for making informed decisions and asking the right questions.
• Navigating unexpected changes during labor and delivery.
• Understanding systemic challenges and how to advocate within them, especially for parents from marginalized communities.
• The role of partners and support people in advocacy.

Led by experienced birth professionals, this course offers practical tools, real-life scenarios, and supportive guidance to help parents feel empowered and respected in their care journey. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, this class helps ensure your voice is heard and your choices are honored.

We’re excited to offer virtual options for many of our classes and look forward to having you join us online!

To help ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please take a moment to review the following guidelines for attending virtual classes:

New to virtual classes? If you haven’t attended a virtual class with us before, please call our office ahead of time so we can set you up for remote services.

Camera requirement: All participants are required to keep their cameras on during class as part of our program standards.

Screen name: Please make sure your screen name matches the name you registered with.

Remote signature: Don’t forget to use the link provided to sign your remote signature before the end of class.

Following these steps helps us maintain a supportive and interactive learning environment. Please note that not meeting these requirements may result in removal from the class.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you in an upcoming session!

Please arrive to class on time. Participants will not be allowed into class if more than 15 minutes late. 

**(Seats for this class are individual. If both partners are attending they will both need to register.)If class is cancelled for any reason, participants will be notified as soon as possible.**