Mama Gives Birth Course
Online physiological childbirth & waterbirth course
Be fully equipped, prepared & confident... then go into labor giving it
all to God.
Would this course be a good fit for me??
YOU DEEPLY DESIRE
A physiological birth or 'natural' unmedicated birth with little intervention
YOUR HEART YEARNS
To include your Husband or significant other so you may enjoy deep connection together through birth
YOU UNDERSTAND
The importance of
taking empowered responsibility to learn & prepare for the birth you desire
YOU DEEPLY DESIRE
To equip yourself to handle the intensity of birth with strength and calm
YOUR HEART YEARNS
To trust your beautiful, innate God-given design and desire of motherhood
YOU'RE LOOKING
For a birth course covering subjects on motherhood beyond just birth
You may be feeling...
Anxious about birth, unsure of what your body will do or how to work with it
Overwhelmed by information and advice, yet still hesitant what’s truly right for you and your baby
Like you’re expected to “figure it out,” and left without a clear plan or full support
Concerned about unnecessary interventions, and doubtful how to avoid them
Wanting to trust God with your birth, but conflicted how that looks in a medicalized birth culture
and deep in your heart, you're desiring...
An awed, confident understanding of how God designed your body and baby to function through birth
The ability to work with your body and allow it to birth, grounded in physical and mental preparation and trusting God
Clear, assured decisions through an informed evidence-based decision making process along with wisdom from God
A plan and the resources that align with both biblical principles and evidence-based information
Peace of heart knowing your supported every step of the way no matter the outcome
A birth experience that feels fully informed, respected, deeply supported and aligned with your naturally-minded preferences
Home.
Birth Center.
Hospital.
No matter where you decide to give birth,
this course will prepare you with the knowledge and advocacy for physiological birth in any birth setting.
"The course helped me through the challenges of my first labor and delivery."
"It encouraged me to trust God as my Partner and Helper in childbirth and to lean on my husband as my coach."
"The course encouraged my confidence to deliver my larger baby and helped me believe that I could do it as naturally as possible even within the hospital setting."
Fully Equipped, Prepared & Confident for your desired birth
Encouraged Confidence
Be awed and inspired seeing how wonderfully your body is made and designed to birth your baby! Let go of negative thoughts and replace them with powerfully positive thoughts. You'll journal your dream birth, assess your needs and wants, and build an expectation for a healthy birth experience. You'll eagerly be anticipating your birth!
Godly Wisdom & Trust
Build your heart with deep trust in God, His loving promises to you, and the innate God-given design of motherhood. You're voluptuously pregnant and beautifully growing a baby, and now you will birth and nurture your baby. Be fully equipped and prepared to best support your body, mind and heart through the process with godly wisdom and encouragement.
Practical Skills & Tools
Go into birth knowing what to expect in all stages of physiological labor and how to effectively use breathing techniques, optimal movements, deep relaxation and a godly mindset for a gentle, calm birth. Also, learn various comfort measures to use through intense surges. Know what you need, and have your birth supplies and setting fully prepared. Rock your birth.
Connection
Find closeness and comfort from establishing loving and effective communication with your Husband or significant other. Convey your heart's desires for birth. Decide together and be united on all preferences and decisions. Have effectual fervent prayer time together for your birth and for baby. Learn the physical and emotional support needed through every stage. Ultimately, enjoy the deep connection birth brings.
Postpartum Support
Prepare for a restorative postpartum full of nurturing and support for both mom and baby, with an emphasis on healing, recovery and bonding. Learn the immense benefits of the 5-5-5 timeframe; 5 days in bed, 5 days on the bed and 5 days around the bed. Learn breastfeeding fundamentals, wholesome nutrition for optimal nourishment, self-care, pelvic floor healing, and newborn care. Set yourself up for a joyful motherhood.
Decison-Making Skills
You have bodily autonomy and decision-making authority for your birth and your baby’s care. Be confident in your decisions by understanding how to request and gather evidence-based information to know the risks and benefits, and all available options. Be rehearsed in declining and saying no to procedures, tests and routine interventions you don't want. This is your advocacy.
Understand the Format
---> From the very first lesson, my goal is to ensure your birth education is delightful, engaging & transformative.
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An easy-to-use online course program
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Mostly video lessons with a handful of audio lessons on specific subjects
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Accompanying power point slides with multimedia content
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A beautiful, peaceful, neutral design
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Real birth stories, birth photos, and birth videos
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Activities and hands-on application opportunities to practice techniques
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Guided relaxation and breathwork moments
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Journaling prompts to build confidence in your mind and heart, and to be clear on your birth desires and preferences
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Resource handout booklet in pdf format and made available for printing
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Podcast style interviews with licensed professionals (e.g., CPM, D.C., L&D RN) for deeper understanding on specific subjects
continue to course content...
GOD wonderfully designed
YOUR BODY TO BIRTH YOUR BABY.
General Concepts
---> The quick, shortened version of things you will learn.
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Learn the physiological process of birth for mom & baby through every stage of labor
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Build your heart with confidence of your God-given ability to birth your baby, along with biblical encouragement
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Learn the needed advocacy for physiological birth in each birth setting: home, birth center or hospital
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The JOY of preparing for a new baby and entering motherhood
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The Husband Doula: learn and prepare for his roles​
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Make your birth space beautiful, safe and comforting
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Learn relaxation, breathing techniques & the renewed mind for a calm, gentle birth, allowing the body to open through the intense surges of labor
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Learn comfort measures & techniques, along with optimal body movements for pelvic positioning
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Prepare physical necessities for birth, postpartum recovery & newborn essentials
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Receive guidance for wholesome prenatal & postnatal nutrition & learn it's importance for physiological birth
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Learn the ins-&-outs of newborn care and nurturing your baby
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Learn breastfeeding fundamentals & establishing a good latch and milk supply
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BONUS: Waterbirth education as a safe birth option
and so much more...
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non-political and NO gender neutral language
The content of this course stays aligned to the rightly divided Word of God, from the Bible.
Membership Content
exclusive
Unlike any other birth course.
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Resource Handbook
All-in-one printable preparation handbook, filled with practical checklists, registry picks, baby gear essentials, labor tips, and much more
YOUR BODY KNOWS
how to birth
your baby,
JUST AS IT KNEW
how to grow
your baby.
Waterbirth
bonus...
"Just add water!" -Barbara Harper
Learn the knowledge and application of waterbirth as a safe and gentle birth option
Understand the benefits of water, how baby transitions safely, birth tub set-up specifically for homebirth, and waterbirth safety
WBCE
{Educator}
Certified Waterbirth Community Educator through the completion of a comprehensive and in-depth waterbirth course taught by the renowned Barbara Harper
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August 2025
Benefits of Water
Learn the wonderful, evidence-based benefits from including water in your birth! To name a few... water promotes deeper relaxation, greater mobility, increased softening and stretching for perineal tissues, a gentler transition for baby and improved fetal outcomes, patience with the normal physiological process,​ decreased need for interventions, and many more. ​
Birth Tub Set-Up
With demand increasing, more birth centers and hospitals are adding birthing tubs to their facilities. Otherwise, waterbirths more commonly happen in a home setting. No matter your chosen birth setting for waterbirth, learn what equipment and checklist essentials you'll need. For a homebirth, learn how to properly and sanitarily set-up your birthing tub. Want to add a little ambiance? Receive tips and tricks to make it beautiful!
How Baby Transitions
Do you question and wonder how baby transitions safely in water? Learn and fully understand the physiology behind baby's first breath, which explains why the baby physiologically cannot take a breath in the water. The course goes into depth about this subject so that you have great confidence knowing how a baby can safely be birthed in water.
Waterbirth Safety
Learn the fundamentals of waterbirth safety including for whom waterbirth is recommended and the few situations where it is not appropriate, water temperature, how fetal monitoring happens, how your husband or significant other may play a role, and how a birth team and care provider supports mom and baby throughout the process. The goal is for you to feel informed, prepared and confident when planning waterbirth as part of your birth experience.
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