Labor & Birth, Unlocked

An interactive, comprehensive Childbirth Ed Course for a confident birth.

More confidence. Less fear. A better understanding of birth.

Labor & Birth, Unlocked was born out of a simple frustration: I couldn't find the childbirth education course I wanted for my own clients.

I wanted a course that was truly evidence-based, but also went beyond simply telling you what happens during labor. I wanted couples to understand why their bodies do what they do, how the mind-body connection influences birth, and how fear and stress can affect the process.

Childbirth is one of the most incredible things your body will ever do, but not knowing what to expect can make it feel overwhelming. What if you could walk into birth feeling informed, prepared, and confident in your ability to navigate whatever comes your way?

Every Path, Fully Supported

Labor & Birth, Unlocked is more than a traditional childbirth class. It's an engaging, interactive experience designed to help you understand how your body, mind, and hormones work together during labor and birth. Rather than simply memorizing stages of labor, you'll discover the why behind what's happening, how fear and stress can influence the birth process, and practical ways to work with your body.

With a small group of just 3–8 couples, you'll enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where questions are encouraged, conversations are meaningful, and there's room to learn and grow together.

You'll walk away with more than information. You'll have a better understanding of your body, practical tools for labor, coping skills that actually work, understanding of your options, and the ability to approach birth with less fear and greater trust in yourself.

Because birth isn't about having the perfect plan. It's about feeling prepared for the journey, whatever your birth story looks like.

Understand your body. Lose the fear. Find your confidence.

A pregnant woman sitting comfortably on a sofa, watching an instructional video on a tablet with her partner.
A pregnant woman sitting comfortably on a sofa, watching an instructional video on a tablet with her partner.

Flexible Learning Formats

Every family's journey is unique. Select the childbirth class format that best fits your schedule, learning style, and comfort level.

In-Person Group

Pricing: $225 (early bird $25 discount)

Hybrid Option

Pricing: $200

On Demand

Pricing: $175

Join us for the Labor & Birth, Unlocked course group in-person session. Classes held in Richfield, OH - 4 weeks long - Tuesday or Friday evening options available. Time: 6-8:45p

-February 2027 - Tuesdays - Taught by Lisa

(Click link above to register for Lisa's Class)

-March 2027 - Fridays - Taught by Kara

-April 2027 - Tuesdays - Taught by Lisa

(Click link above to register for Lisa's Class)

-May 2027 - Fridays - Taught by Kara

The best of both worlds! This format combines the adaptability of in-person hands-on instruction during the initial 2 weeks with self-paced online video learning for the final 2 classes. You will still have access to me throughout the last 2 classes.

• November 2026: First 2 Fridays (11/6, 11/13) 6-8:45p in person - last 2 classes on-demand video (1 spot left)

• January 2027: First 2 Fridays (1/1, 1/8) 6-8:45p in person - last 2 classes on-demand video

Perfect option if you are running out of time, can't make the in-person dates or the class you need is sold out. Limited access the complete Labor & Birth, Unlocked course anytime, anywhere. This is the same course as the in-person - recorded for your convenience.

Materials will be mailed to you. After each class is viewed - you get access to me for Q&A - up to 4 phone calls can be set up.

Inside the Labor & Birth, Unlocked Course

Expert-Led Instruction

Comprehensive & Evidence-Based

Affordable Pricing

Created and taught by a certified childbirth educator, doula, and mom of 4 with 18 years of professional birth experience who is still active in this work.

Unlimited Q& A - pick my brain!

Replace fear with confidence through current, evidence-based information that prepares you to make informed decisions. This isn't your basic hospital class.

Physiological birth, hormones, mind/body connection, coping skills, interventions - and how to navigate it all...so much more.

Our prices are lower than most out-of-hospital courses and you get access to real live childbirth professionals with years of experience.

If the pricing is out of reach for you, please reach out to smiledoula@yahoo.com and we will work something out.

Hands-On Activities

Preparing for Every Birth

The Whole Package

Practice tried and true comfort measures, labor positions, and partner support techniques so both feel fully prepared for the big day.

Even in On-Demand - I show these for you to practice.

Whatever type of birth you are planning, this course has you covered. You will leave feeling prepared for the fluid movement of labor.

  • all birth types (unmedicated, medicated, induction, cesarean, hospital, home)

Labor & birth is a large portion of the course but we also cover the early postpartum period, newborn topics and breastfeeding basics (latch and so on).

Reviews

Hear from parents who took the class

Lisa’s class eased my fears and gave me real tools to handle labor. The hands-on activities made all the difference.

Amy K.
A smiling couple holding their newborn baby in a cozy living room.
A smiling couple holding their newborn baby in a cozy living room.

The hybrid format worked perfectly for my schedule. Kara’s support and the detailed info helped me feel confident and prepared.

A pregnant woman practicing breathing exercises in a sunlit classroom with a small group.
A pregnant woman practicing breathing exercises in a sunlit classroom with a small group.
Mark S.
★★★★★
★★★★★