Classes & Community Events
Andaluz Waterbirth Center offers in-person, comprehensive Childbirth Education to help you prepare for a natural birth experience!
Our classes are open to anyone in the Portland area.
You do not have to be a client of the birth center to attend a class.
Essential Childbirth Class
This 4-hour childbirth class focuses on the experience of giving birth outside of the hospital. Learn the stages of labor and how partners can offer effective support.
For a more comprehensive experience, also register for the Comfort Measures class.
Comfort Measures for Childbirth
Set intentions for your labor through meditations and group discussion, learn helpful labor positions, practice coping techniques, and experiment with birth center tools.
What If? - When Birth Changes Course
This 2-hour childbirth class covers what to expect if you need to transfer to the hospital for care either during or after your birth.
Newborn Care Essentials
This three hour class covers all that you need to know about life during the 4th trimester.
Andaluz Lactation Lounge
A community gathering for breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents to connect, learn, and share.
Hypnobabies Childbirth Class
This in depth 6 week childbirth class series teaches the techniques of Hypnoanesthesia to cope with labor pain