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Evidence Based-Birth®

Childbirth Classes

Evidence Based-Birth®

Childbirth Classes

Evidence Based-Birth®

Childbirth Classes

Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes

Evidence Based-Birth®

Childbirth Classes

What is EBB®?

Evidence Based Birth® is an organization that strives to provide accurate, accessible, and inclusive research that empowers communities. Birthing families around the world deserve to have access to safe, respectful, and empowering care that is evidenced based. By taking my class, you will gain knowledge and skills needed to empower your prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences. You will be mentored and gain knowledge alongside me on your pregnancy journey.

EBB® for Parents

Birth Education You Can Trust

100% online, group class that fosters community from an experienced mentor

100% online, group class that fosters

community from an experienced mentor

Are you looking for guidance in how to make decisions in pregnancy, childbirth, and with your newborn at a time where new information emerges faster than we can keep up with it? Are you looking for a childbirth class that gives you the flexibility of online learning, but also the support of in-person connections? Are you looking for a trusted, unbiased resource to help you ‘know what you don’t know’?

The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is a 100% interactive online series for today's busy families, delivering current evidence-based information in a friendly and approachable way. By taking the EBB® Childbirth Class, you will not only learn the evidence for medical and non-medical birth options from the safety/convenience of your own home, you also get skilled mentorship from a professional researcher, full-spectrum doula, and EBB® Instructor.

class overview

What’s Included In Your Classes

What’s Included

In Your Classes

The EBB® class layout

what to expect

Get Informed & Prepared!

The accelerated 4-class Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth class series (Zoom for a total 8 hours)

3 months exclusive access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent Website

Mentorship from an experienced EBB® Instructor, researcher, doula, and professor

Four weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together

Text access with me for 3 months

$325

class format

Accelerated Class Schedule

class one

Orientation & Evidence Based Care

Orientation &

Evidence Based Care

class two

Comfort Measures & Advocacy

class three

Interventions, Inductions, & Birth Plans

class four

Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding & Newborn Care

testimonials from clients

Love notes from clients

One of the things that was huge for both of us was the research… Not only are we learning things that are evidence based, but this is not one of those things where, ‘Just because someone put it in a research article, it must be true.’ We both really loved that academic aspect of it. Everything we had learned gave us a lot more confidence, and the ability to focus on what we were doing and not have to worry about ‘what-ifs’.
— A.S. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
“I really appreciated how informative it was. I knew a lot about the biology of birth and babies, but what we learned was just very impressive. It was a really good experience—fairly chill, fairly laid-back, and not nearly as awkward as I thought it might be. All the information—I never would’ve thought there was that much information out there! If we hadn't taken this class, it would have been significantly more stressful.”
— D.S. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
“Take this course! I started out nervous but now I’m very excited and looking forward to the birth of our baby! My husband and I feel very prepared!”
— r.f. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
Sign up! You’ll feel more prepared for your baby and your partner.
— J.f. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes

One of the things that was huge for both of us was the research… Not only are we learning things that are evidence based, but this is not one of those things where, ‘Just because someone put it in a research article, it must be true.’ We both really loved that academic aspect of it. Everything we had learned gave us a lot more confidence, and the ability to focus on what we were doing and not have to worry about ‘what-ifs’.
— A.S. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
“I really appreciated how informative it was. I knew a lot about the biology of birth and babies, but what we learned was just very impressive. It was a really good experience—fairly chill, fairly laid-back, and not nearly as awkward as I thought it might be. All the information—I never would’ve thought there was that much information out there! If we hadn't taken this class, it would have been significantly more stressful.”
— D.S. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
“Take this course! I started out nervous but now I’m very excited and looking forward to the birth of our baby! My husband and I feel very prepared!”
— r.f. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
Sign up! You’ll feel more prepared for your baby and your partner.
— J.f. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes

One of the things that was huge for both of us was the research… Not only are we learning things that are evidence based, but this is not one of those things where, ‘Just because someone put it in a research article, it must be true.’ We both really loved that academic aspect of it. Everything we had learned gave us a lot more confidence, and the ability to focus on what we were doing and not have to worry about ‘what-ifs’.
— A.S. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
“I really appreciated how informative it was. I knew a lot about the biology of birth and babies, but what we learned was just very impressive. It was a really good experience—fairly chill, fairly laid-back, and not nearly as awkward as I thought it might be. All the information—I never would’ve thought there was that much information out there! If we hadn't taken this class, it would have been significantly more stressful.”
— D.S. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
“Take this course! I started out nervous but now I’m very excited and looking forward to the birth of our baby! My husband and I feel very prepared!”
— r.f. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes
Sign up! You’ll feel more prepared for your baby and your partner.
— J.f. on Evidence Based-Birth® Childbirth Classes

childbirth resources

The evidence, explained clearly

The evidence,

explained clearly

The EBB® research summaries cover topics that often come up during your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. These are a selection from the Evidence Based Birth® library for some of the most downloaded topics.

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labor

Eating & Drinking During Labor

induction

Inducing for Due Dates

induction

Suspected Big Babies

labor

Failure to Progress

pregnancy

Group B Strep in Pregnancy

pregnancy

Prelabor Rupture of Membrances at Term

Prelabor Rupture of

Membrances at Term

labor and delivery

Pitocin® During the Third Stage of Labor

Pitocin® During the

Third Stage of Labor

for organizations

EBB® for Organizations

Are you looking for Evidence Based Birth® workshops to provide to your clients, staff, or community members? I provide both virtual and in-person training that can discuss and demonstrate comfort measures, latest birth statistics in Nevada, and what strategies we can teach families on how to seek evidenced-based care through advocacy that are catered to parents and professionals. Professional workshops, including comfort measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses offer CE credits for participants.

I am a formally trained medical anthropologist with experience and additional training in public health and implementation science. I have traveled domestically and abroad to give talks related to medical anthropology, cross-cultural experiences of birth, public health and reproduction, and the evolution of women and alloparenting.

Inquiry below to discuss what is best for your organization moving forward.

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faqs

Frequently asked questions

Can’t I just educate myself online using Google and YouTube?

A lot of that info you find online about pregnancy and birth? It’s inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence Based Birth® class is that we curate all of the best, evidence-based information for you. What’s more, you can ask your experienced Evidence Based Birth® Instructor questions any time– meaning you’ll have someone to mentor you through the process!

Shouldn’t I just let the doctors and nurses tell me what to do?

Routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and there is a lot of pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner(s) how to be your own advocate—how to respectfully speak up for yourself, your partner, and your child. This is a skill you can use for the rest of your life!

My friends told me that taking a childbirth class is a waste of time.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of poor-quality classes out there, which have given childbirth education a bad reputation. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, is a former college professor who knows how to make classes exciting for teens and adults. Kristen is also a current college professor and loves teaching adult learners. The end result is a class that is motivating and SO much fun to participate in. You will learn more than you could ever imagine!

What will I learn in this class that could be of use to me?

Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. Then you get hands-on practice in our Comfort Measures Rehearsal. When labor starts, you and your support team will be ready!

What makes the EBB Childbirth Class so different?

For starters, we talk about the real issues affecting childbirth today. We do not shy away from addressing the issues caused by patriarchy, institutional racism, or lack of inclusivity in our systems today. We are not perfect, but we attempt to uncover the issues in a relaxing way and, when approached with an open mind, we find and discuss real life solutions to affect change for your birth.

How does the EBB Instructor mentor us?

Your EBB Instructor is there to provide you with guidance after you watch the course videos each week. They will lead your class in discussion and answer all questions they can. If they do not know the answer, since this is a series class, they will let you and strive to find an answer for you by utilizing their resources and the connected EBB community. Your EBB Instructor is your touch stone throughout the class and beyond!

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Have additional questions?

Every journey into matrescence is different. Reach out and Kristen will

help you find the right support and guidance for wherever you are.

Every journey into matrescence is different. Reach out and Kristen will help you find the right support and guidance for wherever you are.

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