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What is Birth Boot Camp?

Birth Boot Camp: childbirth education courses to prepare for a confident, empowered birth experience. Classes may be taken live or online; they’re packed with information & hands-on activities to help you and your partner on this journey, as well as full-color workbooks--there is even a comprehensive breastfeeding video tutorial!--and much more. Whether you plan to give birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home--whether you have 4 hours, or 10, or 30 to dedicate to your preparation, I can help you prepare for an amazing birth.  These classes are the most comprehensive, up-to-date birth preparation available, and will help you be ready for a birth to remember.  

Class & Workshop Descriptions

Comprehensive: Complete Preparation
for an Amazing Birth
$375

If you are first-time parents, are preparing for a VBAC, or desire a natural unmedicated birth, this class will prepare you on all levels - physically, mentally, and emotionally. You can find an overview of each of the ten sessions here. Workbook included. This class series runs 25 hours and is typically taught over a 10-week period, or ten 2.5 hour sessions.

Training for an
Amazing Hospital Birth Class
$300

Our hospital class is designed for the couple who wants more--more education; more fun; more relaxation and labor practice; more information on interventions, including medicated and cesarean births. They want to be able to make informed decisions as their birth unfolds. Workbook included.
This class is 15 hours in total, typically taught over six 2.5 hour sessions.

Training for an
Amazing Out-of-Hospital Birth
$250

If you are planning to have your baby at home or at a freestanding birth center, this class will prepare you for the ins and outs of labor. Learn what happens before, during, and after birth, as well as variations of labor. While comfort measures and relaxation are taught in this class series, the “Supporting Arms: Amazing Strategies to Cope With Labor” workshop compliments this childbirth class nicely. Workbook included.
Class time 10 hours, typically broken up into four 2.5 hour sessions.

Supporting Arms: Amazing Strategies to Cope with Labor
$95

This workshop is designed to help both partners build confidence for the big day. You’ll practice lots of relaxation, comfort measures, massage, imagery for labor, as well as communication skills for labor. This workshop does not replace a childbirth education course. The beautiful book of relaxation scripts and affirmations that comes with this workshop is one you’ll want to spend time with your whole pregnancy. *and* postpartum! Workbook with all class topics also included.
Class time approximately 4 hours.

Homecoming:
Life with a New Recruit Workshop
(newborn care & postpartum)
$95

This is your manual to early parenthood! Topics include breastfeeding (3.5 hour video tutorial included), newborn procedures; babywearing, safe sleep, postpartum topics, and baby comfort techniques to help you and your partner get off to a great start with your new baby. Workbook included.
Class time approximately 4 hours.

Food & Fitness
in the Childbearing Year
$75

Being healthy and low-risk will not only help you in the delivery room, but you will feel better during pregnancy, birth, and recover more quickly postpartum. You will learn the how-tos in class and build a great physical foundation for your pregnancy, birth, and baby. Read the workbook cover to cover, or use it as a reference.
Class time approximately 3 hours.

Siblings at Birth Preparation
$45

The tone for the growing family starts by the way we approach birth together. When children are included in the preparation for childbirth with their own birth class, they see the coming baby as a celebration. Workbook included; additional available at a discounted rate. Ages 3+.
Class runs 1.5-2 hours, depending on the age(s) of the child(ren).

Refresher Birth Class
2 sessions in your home
​$125

This class is designed for couples planning their second (or third or fourth) birth when previous comprehensive birth classes have been taken. The Reboot Refresher class is tailored just for you to address your particular concerns and needs for your current birth situation. Workbook included. Class time approximately 4.5 hours.

Classes with Heartstrings

Birth Boot Camp live classes are taught in a small group, with just a few couples
at the same stage of pregnancy as you are.
I typically hold classes in the evenings
​for a fun, social atmosphere.

I recommend that you complete classes by the time you are about 35 weeks along.  But contact me if you think you've missed the "deadline" for a current series--you definitely still have options!

Your investment in the course is detailed above, which includes a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot in class and ensure your course materials arrive on time. The remaining balance is due
the first week of class.
​Paypal and checks are accepted.

If you are interested in a private class series, are outside the Kenosha/Racine area, or have any other questions or concerns, contact me!
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It works!

I know it sounds kind of funny and cliche, but it's true--I took this class, and I have had two amazing births!  I felt so ready, so confident.  I want that for you, too. It's why I became a Birth Boot Camp instructor.  Here are some things my students have said:

"Choosing to spend 10 weeks taking Birth Boot Camp with Mary was easily one of the best decisions of my pregnancy. We went into the class not knowing much about labor and delivery except what is portrayed on tv and movies, and finished the class feeling confident, empowered, and excited. Mary is one of the most compassionate and gentle people I have ever met and I am eternally grateful for all the physical, mental and emotional support she has offered me, from day one of class to even now, after my sweet babe was born."  -Kayla, new mom

"I tell everyone I hear who is pregnant that the best thing Ali and I did was take Mary's Birth Boot Camp classes. She brought us knowledge and confidence heading into our due date which we would not have gotten without her. Even though our birth plan ended up getting thrown out of the window due to complications Ali and I were able to make educated decisions during her labor. We have absolutely no regrets after our labor all thanks to Mary for getting us prepared for our big day. Thanks for everything and for not being boring during our Friday night classes. You kept Ali and I entertained through your teachings."  -Cameron, new dad

"Birth Boot Camp with Mary played such a huge role in our homebirth journey. We were so prepared and confident, especially my husband, for baby #3 to arrive. This course covers everything for in- or out-of-hospital births--it's perfect for all families." -Kelli, mom of 3
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Check out this video testimonial and so many more personal and professional recommendations on the Birth Boot Camp website.  

Online classes

Baby's schedule just not working out with my class dates?  Found my site after Uncle Sam moved me to a new state?  Never fear! Birth Boot Camp offers their terrific curriculum in online classes as well. You can watch in your own home, on your own time, and you still get all the awesome extra materials like the workbook and breastfeeding video.  

And while I'd love to have you in my own class, if that just won't work, at least contact me for a discount to the online classes!  
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Serving Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Racine, Sturtevant, Silver Lake, Paddock Lake, Burlington, Union Grove, Milwaukee, Winthrop Harbor, Zion, Waukegan, North Chicago, Russell, Wadsworth, Antioch, Gurnee, Libertyville, Lake Villa, Beach Park, Grayslake, Lake Bluff, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Lake Forest, Mettawa, Highwood, Highland Park, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan and NAVSTA Great Lakes.

Supporting births at home, all independent birth centers, and all hospitals, including: Aurora Medical Center Kenosha // United Hospital System St. Catherine’s // Aurora Medical Center Lakeland // Aurora Medical Center Sinai // The Birthimg Center at Aurora Sinai // Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee // Wheaton Franciscan Racine // Authentic Birth Center Wellness Collective // Burlington Birth and Wellness Center // many more!

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