childbirth 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 service. If you are not a client, the fee is $100 per 2-hr class or $350 for a Series (we currently have seven in rotation) or 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.
choose from our two options:
Our 7-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 pospartum. Classes are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 and registration is for you AND your partner.
Our 2025 Series
January/February Series: January 7th - February 18th, 2025 - IN-PERSON IS FULL, but online is still available!
April/May Series: April 8th - May 20th, 2025
July/August Series: July 8th - August 12th, 2025
October/November Series: October 7th - November 25th, 2025
Or, we are 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 2025 One-Day Intensive Course
Sunday, March 2nd
Sunday, June 1st
Sunday, September 7th
Sunday, December 7th
Living in your pregnancy:
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, April 8th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Childbirth Education:
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, April 15th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Comfort Measures:
Comfort Measures provides you and your partner with philosophy and hands-on tools for understanding the process of labor.
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Birthplanning:
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, April 29th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Breastfeeding Basics:
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, February 11th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Baby Basics/Parenting Prep:
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, February 18th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Honoring the Fourth Trimester – A guide to postpartum healing:
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, February 25th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm