Bring Birthsmarter to Work
Monday, June 29, 2026
Book a free training or inservice presentation for your team.
Back in 2018, before Birthsmarter officially existed, I taught childbirth education classes inside the first pre- and postnatal fitness studio of its kind in lower Manhattan. I loved it there. The instructors were brilliant at what they did—movement, pelvic health, breathwork, strength training—and deeply committed to helping pregnant people feel good in their bodies.
But I kept noticing the same thing.
Even incredibly knowledgeable perinatal professionals often had big questions about birth.
Not because they weren't smart. Not because they didn't care. Simply because birth is its own discipline, and unless you've intentionally studied childbirth education, there are gaps that other trainings don't fill.
I've since realized this wasn't unique to prenatal fitness. I've seen the same thing with pelvic floor PTs, therapists, lactation consultants, doulas, body workers, public health professionals, and even marketers building pregnancy brands.
Meanwhile, pregnant people have questions. Lots of them.
And since most OBs understandably don't have unlimited time during prenatal visits, people do what humans have always done—they ask whoever seems knowledgeable. Their therapist. Their fitness instructor. Their acupuncturist. Their friend. Their group chat. These days? TikTok. Reddit. AI.
The problem isn't that people are asking questions.
The problem is that too many answers are built on personal experience, incomplete training, or information that's been repeated so often it starts sounding like evidence. Unfortunately, "I've had a baby" remains one of the most common credentials in the perinatal world.
The gap isn't in caring. Everyone in this field cares deeply.
The gap is in knowledge—and, more importantly, nuance.
That's exactly why Birthsmarter exists.
We like to say childbirth education isn't a nice-to-have—it's a need-to-have. It's one of the most underutilized tools we have for improving perinatal health outcomes. When people understand how birth works, how maternity care works, and how to think critically about their options, they make more confident decisions.
And professionals benefit from that education too.
If you're the person everyone turns to with pregnancy questions—even if birth isn't technically your specialty—it helps to understand what evidence-based childbirth education actually offers.
The best way to start? Audit one of our birth classes. Come watch what we teach, hear the questions families ask, and see how we answer them. We'll even kinda hand you the cheat code.
Or...
Bring Birthsmarter to Work.
Over the years, Birthsmarter has offered several professional education programs, including Birthsmarter PRO, a multi-hour (sometimes multi-day!) course for perinatal professionals.
As that program evolved, we learned something important: people wanted an easier entry point.
A lunch-and-learn. A staff training. A chance to introduce the whole team to Birthsmarter without committing everyone to a weekend course.
So that's what we built.
Bring Birthsmarter to Work is a series of professional inservice presentations designed for teams that support pregnant and postpartum families.
We'll come to you.
We'll teach.
It's kind of our thing.
Who It's For
Anyone who works with pregnant or new families and wants to do that work a little better.
That includes OBs, midwives, labor and delivery nurses, pelvic floor PTs, therapists, doulas, lactation consultants, massage therapists, acupuncturists, public health professionals, academics, fatherhood specialists, maternal health advocates, and even the founders, marketers, and communicators shaping conversations about birth online.
Because culture shapes birth too.
If you've ever thought, "I wish I understood this better," this was built for you.
Why It Matters
Every conversation a professional has with a pregnant client is an opportunity to reduce fear—or accidentally add to it.
When professionals understand what high-quality childbirth education actually is, they know when to refer. They answer questions with more nuance. They recognize misinformation. They understand why birth preparation is about much more than writing a birth plan or packing a hospital bag.
Perhaps most importantly, they become another trusted voice helping families make informed decisions instead of adding another opinion to the pile.
That's the goal.
Not to make everyone childbirth educators.
Just to make everyone a little more Birthsmarter.
What We're Teaching
We've built a menu of presentations that we tailor for different audiences and goals. Every session includes practical takeaways people can start using immediately.
All Things Birth
Everyone in perinatal care works around birth. Not everyone truly understands it. This workshop fills in the gaps with practical, evidence-based education delivered without judgment.
Childbirth Education as Preventative Care
Our signature presentation exploring why childbirth education may be one of the most underutilized interventions in perinatal healthcare—and why referring families to a quality birth class can have lasting impact.
History of Obstetrical "-Isms"
A thoughtful look at how racism, patriarchy, and profit have shaped modern maternity care—and why understanding that history matters.
Inclusivity for Perinatal Professionals
From intake forms to Instagram captions, we'll help your team identify the assumptions that unintentionally exclude clients and offer practical ways to build more inclusive care.
Fair Play and the Mental Load
Who's carrying the invisible work at home, why it matters during pregnancy and postpartum, and what professionals can do to help. Fair warning: this workshop has a funny habit of improving people's personal lives too.
Curriculum and Pedagogy for Birth and Parenting Work
For educators developing birth and parenting classes who want engaging curriculum grounded in real educational theory—not just personal experience.
If none of these are quite right, tell us what you're looking for. We love a good creative brief.
A Note on Cost
Most 45–60 minute sessions are completely free when offered virtually or near one of our educators.
No cost. No catch.
Just invite us in.
If you're looking for something longer, more customized, or outside our travel area, we'll figure out a reasonable fee together.
Why We're Doing This
Sure, we hope more professionals discover Birthsmarter. That's how businesses grow.
But that's not the reason we built this.
We built it because childbirth education works.
When providers understand what comprehensive childbirth education actually offers, they refer with confidence. More referrals lead to more prepared families. More prepared families ask better questions, advocate more effectively, and enter birth with a clearer understanding of what's happening.
We're in the middle of a very real perinatal health crisis—in birth outcomes, racial disparities, pelvic health, and maternal mental health. Childbirth education isn't the only solution, and it isn't a substitute for systemic change. But it is one of the tools we already have.
A well-prepared birthing person is better positioned to advocate for themselves. A prepared partner is less likely to become another source of stress. And a well-informed professional becomes one more person helping families navigate birth with confidence instead of confusion.
That's the future we're trying to build.
One lunch-and-learn.
One staff meeting.
One inservice at a time.
If you'd like to bring Birthsmarter to your clinic, practice, staff meeting, or professional development day, we'd love to hear from you.
ashley@birthsmarter.com
We'll bring the presentation.
You bring the snacks.
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