Prenatal Education
Class Series
with Buffalo Birth & Baby
Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, Birthing Center birth, or home birth, KNOW YOUR OPTIONS. Our classes are intended to reframe birth into an experience that is positive and empowering. We provide you and your partner with a complete understanding of how to live in your pregnancy, what you can be doing to optimize your pregnancy, explain how your baby navigates through your pelvis in labor, what that looks like from the outside, when to go to your place of birth, how your birth partner can be supporting you, what interventions are available to you, basics of breastfeeding and newborn care. The only right answers are the ones that feel right for you.
We welcome EVERYONE interested in taking our classes. All classes stand alone, but if you are taking the Series, we suggest you start with “Living in Your Pregnancy” and move through the rest. You are also welcome to start where we are, and circle back to the first classes in the next rotation. OR, we now have another option available with a one day intensive course!
Our classes are included as part of Cary House/Buffalo Birth & Baby doula services. If you are not a client, the fee is $100 per 2-hr class, $450 for a Series (we currently have eight in rotation) or $350 for the One-Day Intensive which includes access to the recordings of our full Childbirth Ed series where you can revisit information in your own time at your own pace for a deeper dive.
Please email info@caryhousebuffalo.com with questions or for more information.
“After deciding to pursue a VBAC with my second baby, I enrolled in the CBE classes at Cary House. With my first pregnancy, we only took generic hospital classes that didn’t truly prepare us for what was ahead—we wish we had taken Cary House’s class the first time.
These classes were informative, engaging, and gave us the tools to move through labor and delivery physically, mentally, and emotionally. I felt confident, knowledgeable, and prepared going into labor, and was able to navigate the hospital with clarity and advocate for myself. My husband was also a much stronger support person this time, knowing exactly how to help me at every stage. This experience truly changed everything for us—we would take these classes again in a heartbeat.”
Chose from our two options:
Class Series
Our 8-week class series is our most comprehensive option with a deep dive into everything we think you need to know about pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
Classes are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 and registration is for you AND your partner.
Our 2026 Series:
May/June Series: May 5th - June 23rd, 2026
July/August Series: July 7th - August 25th, 2026
September/October Series: September 1st - October 27th, 2026
November/December Series: November 3rd - December 22nd, 2026
Click through the menu to the right for dates and class descriptions.
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Understanding the physiology of pregnancy and birth so you can make yours better!
Every pregnant person will benefit from understanding how to live in their body for optimal baby positioning. This is a class to take as early in pregnancy as possible so you can learn the physiology behind pregnancy and birth and find comfort in pregnancy and ease in labor.
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
Our childbirth education class provides you with the basic physiology of labor and birth so you can read the milestones in labor and understand what is happening as labor and birth unfolds.
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
Comfort Measures provides you and your partner with philosophy and hands-on tools for understanding the process of labor.
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
While there's no "right or wrong" for creating a birth plan, it is important to understand what options are available to you and when the best time is to utilize them. Prepare for your due date by making informed, evidence-based decisions before hand, and ensure you don’t head to the hospital too soon.
For those planning an out-of-hospital birth, we still encourage you to take this class is to help you know what options and interventions are available if you need them. We can plan to stay after class to discuss WHY you might want to transfer into a hospital and what to consider when making that decision.
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
Buffalo Birth & Baby's breastfeeding class covers everything you need to know to get breastfeeding off to a good start, including: recognizing hunger, normal newborn breastfeeding, common problems & solutions, maximizing milk supply, initiating breast pumping.
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
The ultimate guide to your baby and early parenting! We'll walk you through important topics like: newborn appearance & care, reading your baby's cues, feeding, soothing & sleep routines, bathing, diapering, and infant care.
As well as creating some realistic expectations as new parents, and for those supporting you. We’ll discuss healing, bonding, philosophy around preconceived ideas of parenthood, solutions for well-meaning friends and family, a timeline for what to expect when, and parenting hacks from those who have been there!
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
This class provides a clear, evidence-informed overview of holistic support during pregnancy and early parenthood. Our chiropractor, acupuncturist, and pelvic floor therapist will share practical strategies, home remedies for common concerns, and insights into how bodywork can promote alignment, comfort, and well-being for both you and your baby.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 15th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm -
The Fourth Trimester is a transformative class designed to guide new mothers through the delicate postpartum period with confidence and ease. Drawing from time-honored practices, including traditional Chinese medicine, this class offers holistic tips and tricks to optimize your recovery and well-being. You’ll learn how to deeply nourish your body, mind, and spirit while discovering rituals and routines that support healing and rejuvenation. Additionally, we’ll explore practices that strengthen the bond between mother and baby, creating a foundation for connection and care. This class provides a supportive space for mamas to embrace the fourth trimester with balance, intention, and a sense of empowerment. Let’s make this season one of renewal and growth.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2026 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
or:
One Day Intensive
Or, we now offer a ONE DAY intensive course from 9am-4pm covering highlights of our full Childbirth Ed Series to accommodate those who are:
* having 2nd+ babies and don’t necessarily need or have the time to sit through our Full Series
* looking for the convenience of a condensed course
* your due date is sneaking up and you are looking for information quickly
* all of the above :)
Our 2026 One-Day Intensive Course Dates:
Sunday, July 12th
Saturday, September 19th
Saturday, November 7th
Please email us at info@caryhousebuffalo.com if you have any questions!
