Natural Birth Series
Natural Birth Series is especially helpful for women interested in natural childbirth; however, the information is valuable for all birth experiences. Rene' Johnson is an ICEA Certified Educator and DONA Certified Doula who has taught thousands of couples and provided doula support for more than 1100 families in Baton Rouge since 1980. She presents in-depth knowledge, birth wisdom, practical experience, and a collaborative approach for creating your best birth.
This in-person 4-part class, 3 hours per session, has limited enrollment to allow for discussion, activities, and personal attention.
Class location: Birth Center of Baton Rouge, 277 Rue de la Vie.
Class fee: $300 for mom and one support person, includes class book and materials. Payments can be made through Zelle by using ‘doula@birthhelp.com’ or using the Paypal button below the registration form.
Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy Rescheduling a class - Class participants must request rescheduling of classes by email using the Contact form. A rescheduling fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), must be paid in order to reschedule a class or series within 14 days before the beginning date of any class. Rescheduling a class is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
Cancellation - Class members must request a cancellation by email using the Contact form. The class fee, less an administrative fee (NCB $40, CM $25, Private $40), will be refunded until 14 days before the beginning date of any class. No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the start date.
"I had taken childbirth classes, read many books, and given birth 3 times when I attended Birth Help's classes. I learned so much that I didn't know before, and that knowledge helped me have the natural childbirth experience I had dreamed of.”
2026 Natural Birth Series
IN PERSON JANUARY-FEBRUARY Tuesday Series meets on January 13, January 20, January 27, and February 3., The whole-class makeup date is February 10, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. THIS CLASS HAS FILLED.
IN PERSON FEBRUARY-MARCH Tuesday Series meets on February 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17, The whole-class makeup date is March 24, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON APRIL-MAY Tuesday Series meets on April 7, April 21, April 28, and May 5, The whole-class makeup date is May 12, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON MAY-JUNE Tuesday Series meets on May 26, June 2, June 9, and June 16, The whole-class makeup date is June 23, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON JULY-AUGUST Tuesday Series meets on July 7, July 14, July 21, and July 28., The whole-class makeup date is August 4, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Tuesday Series meets on August 18, August 25, September 1, and September 8., The whole-class makeup date is September 15, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER Tuesday Series meets on September 29, October 6, October 13, and October 20., The whole-class makeup date is October 27, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
IN PERSON NOVEMBER-DECEMBER Tuesday Series meets on November 10, November 17, December 1, and December 8., The whole-class makeup date is December 15, used only if a class must be postponed. All sessions 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Class topics include:
Pregnancy anatomy & physiology
Tips and hints for achieving natural birth
Helpful positions for labor and birth
Pain management for labor and birth
Avoiding pain medication & making your best decision
Partner support & involvement
Composing your Birth Plan
Making decisions with no regrets
Activities enhancing communication between mom and partner
When to call your midwife/OB/doula
Stages and phases of labor, emotional and physical response
Measuring labor progress
Understanding common medical procedures
Decision making about medical procedures
Collaborative decision making
Labor and birth videos
Class fee: $300 for mom and one support person, includes class book and handouts