In private childbirth classes we cover:

  • Basic Pregnancy and Childbirth anatomy
  • To learn how to recognize the stages of labor, and when to go to the hospital or call your midwife
  • Hands on teaching and practice of non medical comfort measures, like breath for labor, relaxation, labor positions.
  • Labor breathing practice holding on to ice, so you know what works for you and what doesn’t.
  • Labor stations to practice breathing/movement and labor positions.
  • Guided relaxation along with why it’s important.
  • Personalized support and training of the birth partner for labor support.
  • Tips/tricks and tools for labor support.
  • Options for Medical management of labor and pain relief.
  • Cesarean birth and how to give yourself the best chance of avoiding if it desired.
  • The two hours after birth.

After having taught moms and couples over the last 20 years in labor and birth preparation, and 3 years teaching online, there is nothing like in person training and practice.

Willow is the best! She taught the birthing class my husband and I took. It inspired me to have a natural birth and gave me the tools to follow through. My husband is my biggest support and knows what to do during labor because of the class we took. I’ve had 4 natural, unmedicated births (one birth was twins). Not sure I would have made it without Willow’s knowledge! Lindsay

I fully agree! I had one epidural and one natural and both births went so well because of what we learned with Willow Sanders. Best coach ever! Shannon

I am certified by Lamaze International to teach childbirth classes, and currently I am one of the main teachers at Kaiser Santa Rosa.

Kaiser classes are free to members. My private classes are offered in your home, or yard. A traveling fee is included at $25 per half hour of driving, for classes outside of Santa Rosa/Windsor area.

Private childbirth classes can be as many or as few hours as you desire. I recommend a minimum of 6 for first time parents, but could easily go up to 8 or 10.

  • Group Childbirth Class: 6 hours – $350-$380
  • Full Childbirth Education private Class in your home: 6 hours $450
  • Non-Medical Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth: 3 hours $225
  • VBAC Preparation Class: $175 2 hours
  • Childbirth Refresher: (for mom’s who have already had a child and gone through classes, but would like a refresher) 3 hours – $225
  • Birth Plan Prep: 1.5 hours $100