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Birth Centered
Childbirth Education

One-Day Intensive

In-Person

  • This class is perfect for parents who are planning for unmedicated childbirth, be it their first birth, or first time without epidural pain relief.

    This class is an approachable way to have the basics of birth and coping reviewed in a one-day format.

    This class is great for folks with busy schedules who can only plan to spend one day working through what they need to prepare for unmedicated birth at North Carolina Birth Center.

    This class is great for families who would like usable tools to help cope with the discomfort of early and active labor in their home before moving to their desired birth location.

    This class welcomes discussion, shares information in visual and written formats, and has hands on practice for comfort measures.

    All attendees are welcome to continue to reach out to the instructor should questions arise once class completes.

    Cost is $300

    • Registration is for 2 people

    • One Day Class - 6 hours

    • Class on 1st Floor:
      930 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 104; Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    • Movement and labor simulation is part of class. Please wear clothing suitable for floor activities

  • Payment is not due at time of registration. An invoice will be sent to the email used for registration. Payment will also be accepted in person for in-person classes. Please come 10 minutes before the start of the class if using this option.

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Holistic Birth

Childbirth Education

One-Day Intensive

In-person

  • Childbirth Education for folks planning to birth at a Birth Center or at home.

    6 Hour Immersion. Including handouts and hands on practice. Includes Anatomy & Physiology, Hormones of Labor, Progression of Labor, Birth Mindset, Informed Consent & options for your birthing time, Birth preferences & Transfers, Comfort Measures & Support, Immediate Postpartum.

    A great class for first time parents or folks planning their first unmedicated birth. Wear comfortable clothing for moving around in the afternoon. Details for the structure of the day will follow.

    Cost is $300

    • Registration is for 2 people

    • One Day Class - 6 hours

      • Class on 1st Floor:
        930 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; Chapel Hill, NC 27514

      • Movement and labor simulation is part of class. Please wear clothing suitable for floor activities

  • Contact educator via registration link for information on payment

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Prepared Parenting:

Newborn Care and Infant Sleep Class

One-Day Class

In-Person

  • Ideal for expectant parents who want to feel confident and prepared for life with a newborn. Whether this is your first baby or you’re looking for a refresher, this class focuses on practical skills, realistic expectations, and evidence-based guidance for your baby’s first weeks and months.

    Includes:

    • Newborn characteristics and what to expect in the first week home

    • Realistic expectations for newborn sleep

    • How to soothe and comfort your baby, including swaddling techniques

    • Nursery set-up tips

    • Hands-on practice with diapering, swaddling and soothing, using demo dolls

    • Helpful handouts and resource lists to take home

    • 45 minute virtual postpartum consult to answer your questions once baby arrives

    Cost is $275

    • Registration is for 2 people

    • This is a one-day, 4 hour class

    • Class is on the First Floor of the NCBC at 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Contact educator via registration link for information on payment

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Ready, Kelset, 

Grandparent!

One-Day Class

In-Person

  • Whether you’re about to become a grandparent for the first time or you’ve been down this road before, this class is perfect for anyone who wants to refresh their newborn care knowledge. You’ll learn what’s changed since your kids were babies and get practical tips for building a strong, positive relationship with the new parents.

    What’s included:

    • The latest newborn safety, sleep, and feeding guidelines

    • Soothing strategies to calm a fussy baby

    • Hands-on practice with diapering, swaddling, and more using realistic demo dolls

    • Tips for supporting without overstepping, including navigating modern parenting trends

    • Opportunities to connect and share with other grandparents

    • Helpful handouts and resource lists to take home

    Cost is $90 of Individual and $150 for Pair

    • You can sign up as an individual grandparent or choose the “couple” option if you’d like to attend with your partner or a friend who will share in your grandparenting journey.

    • This class is designed specifically for expectant grandparents. By keeping the group to grandparents only, we create a comfortable space to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss relationship dynamics with the new parents openly and without worry.

    • This is a one-day, 3 hour class

    • Bundle with Andrea’s Lactation and Pumping Class for a discount!

    • Class is on the First Floor of the NCBC at 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Contact educator via registration link for information on payment

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Hypnobabies 

Childbirth Education

6-Class Series

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual

  • Hypnobabies is a complete 6-week childbirth education program that uses powerful, medical-grade hypnosis techniques to help you enjoy a more relaxed pregnancy and a calm, confident birthing experience.

    Through daily practice, supportive audio tracks, and partner scripts, Hypnobabies retrains your mind to interpret birthing sensations as pressure or movement, not discomfort. This often results in shorter, easier, and more peaceful births.

    Whether you're birthing with a partner or on your own, Hypnobabies helps you stay connected, in control, and fully supported. Our evidence-based curriculum covers everything you need.

    Cost is $450

    • Hybrid Class

    • Class 1 and 6 are held in-person at NCBC 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    • Classes 2 through 5 are held live via ZOOM.

  • Contact educator via registration link for information on payment

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Lactation & Pumping 

Class with Virtual Support

One-Day Class

with Virtual Support

  • Join Andrea, a Certified Lactation Counselor and postpartum doula, to learn how lactation works, best practices for pumping and introducing bottles and how to resolve common difficulties.

    This 4 hour personalized class is designed for pregnant parents and their support partner to learn everything you need to know to reach your individual lactation goals while supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of your entire family! Handouts will be provided to refer to after baby is born.

    Each family will receive a FREE 45 minute virtual consultation to answer all your questions about postpartum recovery, lactation, pumping and infant feeding after baby is born and a week of FREE email/text support!

    Each family will receive 50 milk storage bags just for signing up!

    Families who sign up for the Newborn Care & Infant Sleep class on the same day with Kelly at KelSet Newborn Care will receive $25 off each class.

    Topics Covered in Lactation & Pumping Class Include:

    • What to expect in the first week of welcoming your child home

    • How to achieve a comfortable latch for effective milk transfer

    • Basics of maintaining milk supply and successfully removing milk

    • How to identify and resolve common challenges

    • Pump types, parts, flange fit and cleaning

    • Handling, storage and bottle feeding of human milk

    • Ways partners can support the lactating parent

    • How to create a network of support for your postpartum recovery

    • Addressing your individual experiences, goals and concerns

    Cost is $275 and registration is for 2 people.

    • In-Person Class with Virtual Support

    • NCBC: 930 Martin Luther King Jr BLVD, Suite 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Contact educator via registration link for information on payment