Blessed Birth: A Faith-Centered Childbirth Education Course

Birth is one of the most powerful and transformative experiences in a family's life, yet many parents enter labor feeling unsure of what to expect or unaware of the options available to them. Blessed Birth is a comprehensive childbirth education course designed to equip you with the knowledge, preparation, and confidence you need as you approach birth and the early days of parenthood. In this course, you’ll learn how labor begins and progresses, practical comfort measures for coping with contractions, and how to navigate common medical interventions with informed decision-making. Whether you are planning a hospital birth, VBAC, or homebirth, this class will help you feel prepared for a wide range of birth experiences. Rooted in both evidence-based education and a faith-centered perspective, this course recognizes that birth is not only physical, but also emotional and spiritual. Families are encouraged to approach birth with preparation, peace, and trust in God’s design for the body. Topics covered include labor and delivery, comfort techniques, partner support, VBAC considerations, homebirth preparation, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and breastfeeding basics. This course is taught by Ashley Strengholt, Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula, who brings training in birth, postpartum support, breastfeeding counseling, trauma-informed care, and VBAC education. Ashley’s goal is simple: to help families walk into birth feeling informed, supported, and confident — no matter how their birth ultimately unfolds.