childbirth education classes
Nurtured Path: Foundations of Birth
Preparing to welcome your baby is a journey — and you don’t have to walk it alone. Our group birthing classes in Portland create a supportive space where you can learn the essentials of labor, birth, and postpartum while building trust in yourself and connection with others. Together, we’ll cover evidence-based information, hands-on coping techniques, and practical guidance, all in a community where questions are encouraged, laughter is sacred, and every family’s path is honored. By the end of class, you’ll feel more confident, more connected, and ready to step into birth with the knowledge and support you need.
“When we enter the world of birth, we step across the threshold from the mundane to the sacred.”
The Nurtured Path: Foundations of Birth
At Wildwood Birth, we believe that every family deserves to enter birth feeling informed, empowered, and supported.
Our Foundations of Birth classes are designed to give you the tools, confidence, and grounding you need—whether you’re preparing for your first baby or adding to your family.
We offer two unique class formats, so you can choose the learning experience that best fits your needs and schedule.
Foundations of Birth classes are taught by Wildwood Childbirth Educator, Bri Dewey.
Foundations of Birth: Weekend Intensive
Two-part series on Saturdays
Grounded in evidence-based information and compassionate guidance, this class will help you understand what’s happening in your body, feel confident in your choices, and trust your intuition through labor and birth. Together, we’ll explore:
The stages of labor and what supports your body’s natural process
Coping techniques, comfort measures, and the role of a partner or support person
Tools for clear communication, informed decision-making, and advocacy in birth spaces
You’ll leave feeling prepared, supported, and more connected to your own inner wisdom as you welcome your baby.
Upcoming Dates:
Spring Series: Saturdays, April 11th and 25th from 1-5pm
Where: Fremont United Methodist Church
(no affiliation, just a wonderful community space!)
Who: Anyone expecting a baby! Each class registration includes attendance for two — you and a partner or other close support person.
Cost: $345 for families working with a Wildwood doula, $365 for those joining us just for the class.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out — sliding scale and payment plans are available.
Foundations + Community: Weeknights
Four-week series on Weeknights
This class offers the same comprehensive foundation in birth education, with space to slow down, connect with others, and integrate what you’re learning along the way. Through shared stories, guided discussion, and hands-on practice, you’ll explore:
The physiology of labor and how to work with your body, not against it
Techniques for comfort, grounding, and partner support
Ways to strengthen trust in your voice, intuition, and ability to make informed choices
You’ll come away with practical knowledge, a growing sense of confidence in yourself and your body, and a deeper connection to the community around you.
Upcoming Dates:
Winter Series: Tuesdays, January 13th - Feb 3rd from 6-8:30pm
Where: Fremont United Methodist Church
(no affiliation, just a wonderful community space!)
Who: Anyone expecting a baby! Each class registration includes attendance for two — you and a partner or other close support person.
Cost: $375 for families working with a Wildwood doula, $395 for those joining us just for the class.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out — sliding scale and payment plans are available.
Interested in classes on
The Fourth Trimester?
Create a class bundle with Foundations of Birth and Foundations of the Fourth Trimester