10-Week Childbirth Education Course

Birth Boot Camp is a 10-week course for couples — moms AND dads/partners! You’ll learn to work together to bring your baby into this world as a team. We want to help you have an AMAZING birth!

All students will receive:
  • A 170-page full color, professionally printed Field Manual, including weekly "Chow & PT Charts" to track nutrition and exercise
  • Relaxation training in class, and take-home techniques to practice
  • Weekly links to additional reading on complementary topics
  • A comprehensive breastfeeding video, The Ultimate MRE, taught by renowned lactation consultant, Mellanie Sheppard, ICBLC, RLC.
The 10-weeks cover much more than birth!

CLASS 1  - DEFINING THE MISSION: WHY NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
CLASS 2 - P.T. & CHOW: PHYSICAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION FOR YOUR BIRTH
CLASS 3 - Part 1 SETTING UP CAMP: CHOOSING WHERE TO BIRTH
                     Part 2 CHAIN OF COMMAND: WHO IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR BIRTH?
CLASS 4 - COUNTDOWN TO D-DAY: FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE GIVING BIRTH
CLASS 5  - DEPLOYMENT: BABY ON THE MOVE
CLASS 6  - SUPPORTING ARMS: MOM’S MOST IMPORTANT ALLY
CLASS 7  - CADENCE: THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF NATURAL CHILDBIRTH
CLASS 8  - THE FOG OF WAR: KEEPING A CLEAR HEAD IN LABOR
CLASS 9 - Part 1 THE PLAN OF ACTION: ESTABLISHING YOUR PRIORITIES AND MAKING A PLAN
                      Part 2 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! THE IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM PERIOD
CLASS 10  - LIFE WITH A NEW RECRUIT

Check out the Birth Boot Camp Course Curriculum for more information.

Taking Birth Boot Camp Classes with Melissa

Birth Boot Camp live classes are taught in a small group setting, of just a few couples who are at the same stage of pregnancy as you are. One of the biggest benefits to taking a live class is the friendships you form with your classmates. You will be surprised how helpful it is to have that extra support at the end of your pregnancy, through birth, and beyond.

It is recommended that you start the class series around your 25th week of pregnancy. Please contact me if you will already be past 30 weeks when the next series starts or if you missed the beginning of the current series, and we can discuss your options.

Your investment in the course is $350, which includes a $50, non-refundable, deposit to reserve your spot in class. The remaining balance is due the first week of class.
Class size is limited, so register now!

If you are interested in a private class series, are outside the immediate St. Cloud, MN area, or have any other questions or concerns, contact me!

Taking Birth Boot Camp Classes Online

The 10-class Birth Boot Camp online childbirth education program will prepare you for a life-changing birth experience. We have assembled a team of professionals to give you the most complete education available today.

Classes are taught by Donna Ryan and Sarah Clark, morning-talk-show style. We’ve made classes interesting, entertaining, and educational! They are as close to a live class as possible, from the comfort of your own  living room. You’ll hear interviews from various professionals including a doula, chiropractor, lactation consultant, midwives, massage therapist, and personal trainer/health coach.

You can learn more about the online classes on the Birth Boot Camp website.

Other Classes

Early Pregnancy Class

The Early Pregnancy Class is well suited for those seeking to learn more and prepare in the first half of their pregnancy. It is focused on helping you have an amazing pregnancy. This isn’t a birth class, like our 10-week comprehensive childbirth education series. The early pregnancy class is a tool to help you prepare for a great pregnancy by starting early and focusing on nutrition, exercise, and mental preparation.

Class fee is $50, and if you book a full series you'll get a $25 credit toward that class fee. The Early Pregnancy Class runs about 3 hours. The Early Pregnancy Guidebook is included in this class.

Reboot Refresher Class

Reboot Refresher childbirth class is designed for couples planning their second (or third or fourth) natural birth. The Reboot refresher class is customized just for you, to address your particular concerns and needs for your subsequent natural births. Included in your class is the Reboot Refresher booklet. This booklet contains the the basics from the Birth Boot Camp Field Manual, like the tips for labor and the basic outline of labor. But more than the Reboot booklet, your class will cover the things you need to feel ready for your birth.

The Reboot Refresher class is $75 and runs about 3 hours long.

Sibling Prep Class

The Birth Boot Camp Sibling Class is not just about changing diapers and learning that babies cry. This class strives to prepare your child for the birth of the baby. Including them in this process helps ensure a close family bond. Having prepared children present at birth can be an incredible experience we believe every family deserves to enjoy.

The Birth Boot Camp Sibling Birth Class includes:
  • The Siblings at Birth Workbook
    • Basic information about anatomy and where the baby currently lives
    • Simple, straightforward, and age-appropriate instruction about the birth process
    • Tips for your child on what they can pack for the birth in their own bag
    • Specific tips for you, the parent, on preparing your child for birth
    • A coloring page about them and the new baby
    • Activity page about the baby and birth
    • Tips for how your child can HELP at the birth- we want them to feel special and be useful
    • Space for them to write or draw their own version of the birth story after the birth
  • Specially selected birth videos where children are present at the birth of their baby sibling
  • Instruction and/or games and demos for your child
  • Sounds, facial expressions, and different ways that mom may act in labor

The Sibling Prep class is taught privately and can be booked to fit your schedule. The fee is $45, plus $15 for each additional sibling. Class is held in your home where your children are most comfortable and lasts 1.5 - 2 hours.
*Disclaimer: Birth Boot Camp® offers information on childbirth and a variety of other topics and is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Birth Boot Camp instructors are independent childbirth educators and the opinions and ideas represented in classes and online are that of the instructor, not Birth Boot Camp, Inc.