Our classes are evidence-based, engaging and inspire confidence in your ability to make intuitive decisions. 

Our goals for you: 
✔️ Gain insight as to what your options are ahead of time
✔️ Receive evidence-based information and anecdotal stories
✔️ Connect with yourself, your partner & other parents
​✔️ Feel as prepared and genuinely ready as possible
✔️ Walk away from our class(es) knowing you are capable

Birth, lactation & parenting may feel unpredictable and scary, but when you are informed and empowered, that can change drastically in your favor.
What we have to offer:
  • Holistic Prep for Birth 
  • ​Lactation 101
  • Newborn Care 101
  • Guide to Waterbirth (mini course)
  • Comfort Measures for Labor (mini course)
  • Tummy Time Workshop (a collaborative offering)
  • Little Movers Workshop (a collaborative offering)

​Read on to find what classes might work best for you!
Birth, lactation & newborn care classes are best taken between 26-36 weeks.
If your due date is coming up or the scheduled series dates/times do not work with your schedule,
​please don't hesitate to reach out. 

Holistic Preparation for Birth

What to expect: This childbirth education course will give you evidence-based, empowering information for your birth journey. Using the knowledge you have gained from this series, you can feel better prepared to navigate the different moments of your birth story.​ You will walk away feeling empowered and informed.

What's included:
✔️ A thorough, organized 70-page course guide in PDF format 
✔️ Specialized topics & techniques to reduce fear and increase confidence
✔️ A knowledgeable instructor who shares evidence-based information and inspires intuitive decision-making 
✔️ ​Partners are encouraged to attend and are involved throughout

Upcoming dates for our in-person group classes: In-person group rate: $275. Located within Wellness Village NH 
​
Additional options:
1. Private class, customized timing and experience at our space here in Manchester, NH ($350), click here to inquire
2. Online and self-paced with unlimited access + bonus content ($199), click here to read more
View the Curriculum 
  • ​Module 1: Anatomy & Physiology
  • Module 2: Preparing the Body
  • Module 3: Stages of Labor
  • Module 4: Comfort Techniques
  • Module 5: Positions
  • Module 6: Interventions & Medications
  • Module 7: Cesarean Birth Preparedness
  • Module 8: What to Pack
  • Module 9: Anxiety & Fear
  • Module 10: The Golden Hour
  • Module 11: Informed Choice & Autonomy
  • Module 12: Postpartum: A Glimpse
  • Resources: Worksheets, Tools & More
​Each module covers a wide variety of information to provide a multifaceted approach to your birth preparation education.
"In the end, she calmed many of my fears and helped me open up to the possibilities of what birth can really be like regardless of any potential emergencies or issues (which is what I think most couples focus on the most). My husband was also extremely happy that this course was straightforward and it was just long enough to go over everything without taking weeks and weeks and tens of hours which is unfortunately common with a lot of birthing courses."
​~Kalaya

Lactation 101

What to expect: In this 60 minute class, you will learn all about the essentials of breastfeeding, what supplies and preparations are needed, how to read your baby's hunger cues, how to establish a healthy latch, pumping & milk storage basics & more. You'll leave this class with more clarity and understanding of the foundational pieces of the lactation journey.

What's included:
✔️ Handouts & resources to take home with you
✔️ Bring your own pump and review it with us
✔️ A compassionate instructor who shares evidence-based information and promotes confidence
✔️ ​Partners are encouraged to attend and are involved throughout

Upcoming dates for our in-person group class:
  • January 5, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
  • March 23, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
  • May 4, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
  • July 27, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
  • September 7, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
  • November 23, 2025 3:30-4:30pm
In-person group rate: $75. Located within Wellness Village NH 
Additional options:
1. Private class, customized timing and experience at our space here in Manchester, NH ($75), click here to inquire
2. Online and self-paced with unlimited access + bonus content ($199), click here to read more
View the Curriculum 
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • The benefits & nutrition basics
  • Supplies & preparation
  • Basics of breast/chestfeeding
  • Newborn cues
  • Feeding positions
  • Newborn latch
  • Pumping
  • Milk storage
  • Resources & affirmations

Newborn Care 101

What to expect: Here you will learn about your baby's first moments, what their hunger cues are, along with why they are crying and what to do about it. You'll also discuss and have the option to practice basic newborn care including diapering, swaddling, bathing and nail care. Information about car seats, sleeping and when to call your pediatrician are all reviewed. You'll walk away from this 90-minute class with more reassurance and confidence in your ability to care for a newborn.

What's included:
✔️ Transparent and compassionate education
✔️ Handouts & resources to take home with you
✔️ An instructor who shares evidence-based information and promotes confidence
✔️ ​Partners are encouraged to attend and are involved throughout

Upcoming dates for our in-person group class:
  • January 5, 2025 5-6:30pm
  • March 23, 2025 5-6:30pm
  • May 4, 2025 5-6:30pm
  • July 27, 2025 5-6:30pm
  • September 7, 2025 5-6:30pm
  • November 23, 2025 5-6:30pm
In-person group rate: $75. Located within Wellness Village NH 
​Additional options:
1. Private class, customized timing and experience at our space here in Manchester, NH ($75), click here to inquire
2. Online and self-paced with unlimited access + bonus content ($199), click here to read more
View the Curriculum 
  • What to expect in the first few hours
  • The golden hour
  • Hospital stay overview
  • Signs baby is getting enough
  • Newborn hunger cues
  • The role of the other parent
  • Swaddling
  • Baby wearing
  • Diapering
  • Bathing
  • Nail care
  • Tips for soothing your baby
  • Sleeping
  • Car seat safety
  • Reasons to contact pediatrician 
  • Baby gear
  • Support & resources
"Holly is awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to educate this nervous, naïve, uninformed couple/soon to be family. You calmed both our anxiety and made us feel so much more prepared to take on parenting. Thank you!"
​~Amy
"My experience using Holistic Birth & Beyond was fantastic! I took the birthing class and used the placenta encapsulation service. The class was great; my husband and I felt truly prepared for any circumstance we would find ourselves in during my daughter's birth." 
~Erin

Additional Courses Available

Online & self-paced | Ideally taken between 28-36 weeks

Mini Courses

Guide to Waterbirth

Waterbirth doesn't have to feel scary or mysterious... but where do you even start? No worries -- we've got you! This mini course will save you a lot of time and energy. We review the top concerns, questions and topics we get asked about as birth professionals.

There are a lot of misconceptions and a big lack of education around the concept of a waterbirth. Waterbirth can be safe for both you and your baby. Knowledge is power; let us help you in informing your own intuition!

This self-paced course is presented by Bruna Gomes of Alma Birth Services, with curriculum created by Bruna & Allison Morgan, founder of Holistic Birth & Beyond. The investment is $40.

Comfort Techniques

This simple but effective mini course reviews the stages of coping, different kinds of comfort strategies, suggestions for the different stages of labor and help you feel more prepared for your labor experience. 

This self-paced course is presented and created by Allison Morgan, founder of Holistic Birth & Beyond. The investment is $18.

Postpartum Options

Tummy Time Workshop

Grab your spot today for the cutest workout class in town! Best suited for newborns to 6 months.

Dr. Brenda, leading Pediatric PT for over a decade and owner of Playful Progress, works through various positions for play, ways to engage baby at the milestones their at and looking to reach and take the stress out of playtime for you and your little.

This 60 minute class includes guided purposeful play, time for Q&A and a helpful handout to take home.

This is both a learning & social space! We encourage you to bring a boppy-style pillow (if this is something you're using at home) or perhaps a blanket. Wellness Village NH has spare blankets, pillows and comfortable & supported floor seating. 

This series is offered every other Monday morning. Check out dates and grab tickets for you and your little one today!
Location: In-person at Wellness Village NH in Manchester, NH

Cost: $25/class

Instructor:
  • Dr Brenda Sacino

Little Movers Workshop

Look out world! This workshop is designed to get your baby moving! Perfect for Tummy Time Workshop graduates or any baby 6 months and up.

Allow village pediatric physical therapist, Dr. Brenda Sacino, to be your guide for gross motor development beyond sitting: crawling, pulling to stand, cruising, and taking those exciting first steps! Fifteen years of experience working with infants has provided Dr. Brenda with lots of tricks to get your baby moving.

​This 60 minute class includes about 30-40 minutes of guided education on motor milestone achievement, ideas for age-appropriate purposeful play, socialization with peers, and lots of time for Q&A.

Perfect for sitters and beyond. All caregivers welcome. 

This series is offered every other Monday morning. Check out dates and grab tickets for you and your little one today!
Location: In-person at Wellness Village NH in Manchester, NH

Cost: $25/class

Instructor:
  • Dr Brenda Sacino

Holistic Birth & Beyond
Academy

Check out ALL our self-paced, empowering online course options!
"I’m currently 12 weeks pregnant for my first child and feeling a little overwhelmed. I searched online for parenting classes and felt a sense a relief when I read your free First Trimester Road map. That’s when I knew I picked the right education center. I can’t wait to complete my course to help me be a mentally prepared first-time mom."
~Corey

Meet the Education Team

Holly

Holly is a compassionate, down-to-earth person and that shines during the classes she teaches. Holly is great at helping you know all your options, building your confidence and helping you to feel ready for what's to come. She is a labor and delivery nurse!

Allison

Allison is the founder of HBB and can be found primarily in the self-paced courses on Holistic Birth & Beyond Academy. All class curriculum is developed by Allison, who is an experienced doula and childbirth educator.

Christine

Christine's kind, present and resourceful approach makes her a wonderful educator. Christine has two little ones and her recent experience paired with her nursing background makes her a reliable and invested addition to your journey.

Bruna

Bruna is a doula & mom of three and is a champion for waterbirth education, especially because it can be hard to understand. You can find Bruna on HBB Academy with her fantastic mini course: Guide to Waterbirth.

Ashley

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