Core Childbirth Education Class
Empowering expectant parents through childbirth preparation, Jewish wisdom, and a supportive community.
About the Core Childbirth Education Class
In this class, expectant parents learn about pregnancy and prepare for childbirth, connect with others traveling the path to (and through!) parenthood at the same time, delight in the richness of Jewish tradition, and ask big questions about the life they want for themselves and their growing families.
The class integrates wisdom from Jewish tradition with best practices in childbirth education. Its non-judgmental, “big tent” approach meets people at this liminal and transformational moment of their lives, empowering them to exercise agency in their own birthing experiences.
Tap into the incredible possibilities of this moment in life!
We don’t want cost to be a barrier. If you need special pricing arrangements, please don’t hesitate to contact Rabbi Miriam at RabbiMiriam@HavaNaBaby.org.
Core Childbirth Education Class
For Expectant Parents
$360
Hybrid Class Includes:
2 In-Person Sessions
2 Online Sessions
12–15 Hours Total
*Classes with partner organizations may be priced differently. See specifics below.
“Great chance to learn about pregnancy and the birthing process with a Jewish angle and community.”
— Sarah and Adam
Upcoming Core Classes Offered by Pregnancy Due Dates
Sign up for classes based on your delivery due date.
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Baby Due › Jan.–March 2025
WINTER CLASS (4 Sessions)
In-Person: Sundays, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 4pm–6:30pm
Partner Price: $180
Register with Boston Birth Village
BOSTON, MA
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Baby Due › Jan.–March 2025
WINTER CLASS (4 Sessions)
Online: Wednesdays, 12/4 and 12/11, 6:30pm-9pm
In-Person: Sundays, 12/8 and 12/15, 10am-3pm
BALTIMORE, MD
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Baby Due › April–June 2025
SPRING CLASS (4 Sessions)
Online: Wednesdays, 3/26 and 4/2, 6:30pm–9pm
In-Person: Sundays, 3/23 and 3/30, 10am–3pm
BALTIMORE, MD
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Baby Due › July 2025–Oct. 2025
SUMMER CLASS (4 Sessions)
Online: Wednesdays, 5/28 and 6/4, 6:30pm–9pm
In-Person: Sundays, 6/1 and 6/8, 10am–3pm
BALTIMORE, MD
“Hava NaBaby was more than a birthing class for us. We moved to Baltimore mid-pregnancy, which separated us from friends and family. Miriam cultivated our cohort into a community that supported us during a time of great transition and provided reliable and useful information that helped us during pregnancy, birthing, and early infancy.”
— Melissa and Elliott
Refresher Class
This condensed version of the core class is intended for people who have already had a child/children and are expecting again.
It is an opportunity to review best practices for labor and delivery while learning how to integrate Jewish wisdom and spiritual practice into pregnancy and childbirth, engaging with big questions about the people and parents you want to be, and connecting with others in a similar life stage.
We don’t want cost to be a barrier. If you need special pricing arrangements, please don’t hesitate to contact Rabbi Miriam at RabbiMiriam@HavaNaBaby.org.
Refresher Class
For Expectant Parents
$180
Hybrid Class Includes:
1 Online Session
1 In-Person Session
3–6 Hours Total
*Classes with partner organizations may be priced differently. See specifics below.
“My favorite part of the class was how Miriam fostered community. Knowing other young families and having them as a sounding board has been invaluable.”
— Rachel and Warren
Upcoming Refresher Classes
Choose any class that happens before your due date.
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Baby Due › Jan.–March 2025
WINTER CLASS (2 Sessions)
Online: Thursday, 12/5, 7pm–9pm
In-Person: Sunday, 12/8, 4pm–8pm
BALTIMORE, MD
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Baby Due › April–July 2025
SPRING CLASS (2 Sessions)
Online: Thursday, 3/27, 7pm–9pm
In-Person: Sunday, 3/30, 4pm–8pm
BALTIMORE, MD
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Baby Due › July–Oct. 2025
SUMMER CLASS (2 Sessions)
Online: Thursday, 6/5, 7pm–9pm
In-Person: Sunday, 6/8, 4pm–8pm
BALTIMORE, MD
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING
View our calendar for upcoming Jewish childbirth education classes, workshops and training. See dates, learn more and register!