Evidence Based Birth®

The Savvy Birth Workshop - For Parents

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about all the unknowns… like how do I know if my wishes will be respected? Will my birth plan be followed? Can I avoid a traumatic birth experience, if I had one before? 

The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. 

At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse.  You will discover strategies for asking questions without seeming disrespectful and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth.  

Unlike other childbirth classes, we will help you avoid the typical assembly-line care with six virtual “tickets!”  These “tickets” are your secret advantage to coping with the unknowns of birth!  At the workshop you’ll find out how you can use these tickets in the hospital or wherever you intend to give birth!

I am excited to offer the Savvy Birth Workshop to parents in the Kirkland community. I believe that the knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Workshop will leave you and your partner inspired, hopeful, and excited about the upcoming birth of your baby… ready to approach the big day with a savvy swing in your step!

This Savvy Birth Workshop at Swan Perinatal Services & Family Massage, LLC is taught by Chelsey Swan, LMT. 

Learning Objective covered in the Workshop: 

  1. Define evidence-based care 

  2. Discuss the availability and pros/cons of local birth options

  3. Practice respectful ways to talk with your provider

  4. Discuss how partners, doulas, and nurses can work together to provide labor support

  5. Describe the benefits and limitations of birth plans

  6. Discuss the human and legal rights of birthing persons

Refund policy: Tickets are non-refundable.

When: Sunday, December 14th 1:00-5:00pm

Instructor: Chelsey Swan, LMT

Where: Swan Perinatal Services & Family Massage, LLC

10827 NE 68th ST, Building A, Suite E, Kirkland, WA 98033

Tickets: $120/couple or pregnant client

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Chelsey Swan, LMT directly at cswan.lmt@gmail.com. Space is limited!

About the instructor: Chelsey (she/her) has been involved in the local birth community in various capacities for the last 16 years. She is a leading expert in prenatal and postpartum massage in Washington State and has presented at multiple professional conferences about breast massage for lactation support. Chelsey teaches very popular prenatal massage continuing education courses for massage therapists. In addition to teaching massage therapy, she is also an Evidence Based Birth instructor®, an infant massage instructor, and a babywearing educator.