Wholehearted Birth™

Wholehearted Birth™ is designed for couples who want a grounded, holistic, and relationship-centered approach to childbirth preparation. It’s especially well-suited for those who value physiological birth, secure attachment, informed choice, and intentional family culture.

This series is ideal if you’re seeking more than a clinical overview of labor — and want to prepare thoughtfully for birth, postpartum, and early family life as a meaningful transition.

Not at all. First-time parents often find this series deeply grounding and clarifying, while experienced parents appreciate the opportunity to revisit birth with more intention, confidence, and integration — especially if a previous birth felt rushed, medicalized, or unresolved.

Each cohort benefits from a mix of perspectives and shared wisdom.

Yes. Wholehearted Birth™ supports families planning hospital births, birth center births, home births, and free birth.

Rather than promoting a single “right” way to give birth, this series focuses on physiology, informed decision-making, advocacy, and creating an environment that protects safety, autonomy, and connection — across birth settings.

Yes. This series is grounded in physiological birth, holistic preparation, and respect for the body’s innate design. We discuss environment, nourishment, nervous system support, minimizing unnecessary interventions, and honoring the mother–baby bond.

That said, the tone is not extreme or dogmatic — it’s thoughtful, balanced, and rooted in informed choice.

Yes — and partner participation is strongly encouraged.

Wholehearted Birth™ intentionally includes partners in every class, with specific focus on presence, support, communication, advocacy, and protecting the birth environment. Many couples share that this aspect alone transforms how prepared and connected they feel going into birth.

Absolutely. Community is a meaningful part of this series.

Wholehearted Birth™ is offered in a small-group setting to foster trust, connection, and shared learning. Couples often form friendships and support networks that extend well beyond the class — navigating pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenthood together.

This is not a lecture-style class. It’s a relational experience.

Each session includes a blend of teaching, discussion, reflection, and practical exploration. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and unhurried — with space for questions, shared experiences, and integration.

You can expect thoughtful guidance, open conversation, and a sense of being held rather than rushed.

Classes are held in a private home in Asheville, North Carolina. The exact location is shared after registration.

This setting allows for a warm, comfortable environment and intentionally small group size. Space is limited to support meaningful connection and learning.

Wholehearted Birth™ is not a church-based or doctrinal class. However, it is guided by values that honor birth as a meaningful, sacred life transition and respect the spiritual dimensions many families experience during pregnancy and birth.

Families from a range of faith backgrounds — or none at all — are welcome, as long as the overall approach resonates.

No. This series is educational and relational, not clinical or therapeutic. It does not replace medical care, midwifery, or mental health support.

The focus is on education, preparation, communication, advocacy, and informed choice — supporting families in navigating birth thoughtfully and responsibly.

If you miss a session, you’ll still be able to continue with the series. Resources and guidance will be shared to support continuity, and you’re welcome to reconnect with the group the following week.

Because this is a live, in-person experience, sessions are not designed to be replicated exactly — but the learning builds cohesively.

I encourage couples to get informed and prepared as early as possible. First or second trimester is the best in my opinion. That being said, most couples take Wholehearted Birth™ during the second or early third trimester (though timing can vary).

You and your birth partner are welcome to attend this series at any point of your pregnancy journey. If you’re unsure whether this series fits your stage of pregnancy, you’re welcome to reach out with questions before enrolling.

Group size is intentionally small. We require at least 3 couples to run the program, and we cap it around 8 couples max. This allows for meaningful dialogue, trust, and individualized attention while still benefiting from group connection.

This series runs with a minimum of 3 couples. If minimum enrollment is not met, registered participants will be offered the option to transfer to a future cohort or receive a full refund.

Pregnancy and birth don’t always follow a predictable timeline, and we recognize that unexpected experiences can arise.

If you experience pregnancy loss or give birth earlier than anticipated, you’re not required to continue attending classes. We’ll connect with you individually to determine the most supportive next steps, which may include transferring to a future cohort or another appropriate option.

Wholehearted Birth™ is held with care, compassion, and respect for each family’s experience. You will never be pressured to participate in ways that don’t feel right for you.

Your enrollment includes six in-person classes, partner-integrated learning, guided discussion, and access to a small, values-aligned community during a formative life transition.

This founding cohort is offered at a reduced rate in recognition of its early stage and collaborative nature.