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We know there’s a lot of information to take in as you build your family (and that’s before you get to Instagram!). We’ve designed our classes and events to make sure you’re informed, empowered, and prepared.

Events

Partum 101
Event
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First Friday every month, 9:00AM (CT), 45 minutes
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Virtual
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Free

Learn why whole-person care during pregnancy and postpartum is so important for your overall health and wellbeing. Experts from our care team will talk through what to expect throughout your journey, as well as share helpful resources and pro tips to set yourself up with the pre and postnatal experience that’s just right for your family.

What to bring: 
Bring your questions. Or feel free to just listen.
Best timing: 
Great for: 
Expecting or new parents + couples or individuals trying to conceive
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Full Spectrum Doula Training
Group Class
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Rauner Family YMCA, 2700 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL
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Rauner Family YMCA, 2700 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL
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700

Register for Partum's Doula Training Program, a first-of-its kind doula training program designed to offer aspiring perinatal caregivers a well-rounded, evidence-based understanding of perinatal health and birth justice–and certify them for a career in doula care.

Our training will prepare caregivers to support and empower expectant parents prenatally, during labor and delivery, and postpartum with newborn care. This training and certification exam, paired with birth observations, will qualify you to offer full-spectrum doula care.

What to bring: 
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1:1 with a birth doula
1:1 Class
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Flexible to your schedule
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Private Zoom call
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Private Zoom call
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$40/hour

Fully customized to your needs, this class pairs you with an expert birth doula and can cover everything from the anatomy and physiology of childbirth to interventions and complications, pregnancy wellness, postpartum planning, and newborn care.

What to bring: 
Best timing: 
Weeks 20–36
Great for: 
Families with busy schedules + going deeper than what the hospital offers
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Evidence Based Birth®
Group Class
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Starts every 6-8 weeks
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Virtual*
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$300

Brought to you in partnership with expert doula, Mallory Ward, this six-week course offers a deep dive into birth planning and preparation. You’ll cover comfort measures, advocacy skills, common interventions, and more, including the research behind it all. Cost includes materials plus six months access to their online content library.

What to bring: 
Best timing: 
Weeks 20–28
Great for: 
Families who want a deeper perspective ahead of a hospital birth
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Gentle Birth™️
Group Class
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Starts every 6-8 weeks
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$350

This 2-day weekend intensive class incorporates mindfulness, hypnobirthing, and sports psychology to help prepare families looking to try for a natural birth. You’ll go over the signs and stages of labor, comfort measures, birth preferences, and how to confidently navigate your options for the best birth possible.

What to bring: 
Best timing: 
Weeks 30-35
Great for: 
Families who want the best-possible preparation for a natural birth
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Treat yourself to a better pregnancy and postpartum experience.