prepared: Childbirth & Beyond

Preparation is more than gathering knowledge—it’s a posture of the heart. A way of tending to the season of expectation, of making space for what’s to come. At Haven, we believe that preparing for birth, postpartum, and parenting is both practical and deeply personal. It’s about finding confidence, nurturing connection, and rooting yourself in trust.

Our classes are designed to do that. Whether you're preparing to meet your first baby or welcoming another, learning the rhythms of breastfeeding, supporting older siblings, or stepping into grandparenting, each class offers thoughtful teaching, simple tools, and steady guidance for the road ahead.

Taught by trusted educators and shaped in collaboration with our midwives, each class is hands-on, relational, and grounded in care—so you feel supported in the unfolding season ahead.

We would be honored to prepare alongside you.

Mother breastfeeding her baby in gentle light, exploring the question of how long should you breastfeed for?A Haven Birth and Wellness client and her husband hold and admire their newborn baby.

Upcoming Classes & Events

Info on prepared: The Homebirth Way, a homebirth child education class by Haven Birth and Wellness.

prepared: The Homebirth Way - at capacity

December 12th, 2026 |  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  |  $400 per couple

prepared: The Homebirth Way is a one-day, in-person class for couples preparing to welcome their baby at home. Taught by Lauren Aiken—doula, educator, and longtime friend of Haven—and written together with our midwives, this class offers hands-on learning, real tools, and honest conversations about the birth process, coping with intensity, partner support, postpartum healing, and newborn care.

Classes will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office. Limited to 4 couples.

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prepared: The Homebirth Way

January 9th, 2026 |  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  |  $400 per couple

prepared: The Homebirth Way is a one-day, in-person class for couples preparing to welcome their baby at home. Taught by Lauren Aiken—doula, educator, and longtime friend of Haven—and written together with our midwives, this class offers hands-on learning, real tools, and honest conversations about the birth process, coping with intensity, partner support, postpartum healing, and newborn care.

Classes will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office. Limited to 4 couples.

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capture the chaos: An iPhone Photography Workshop for Moms

January 16th, 2026 |  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  Free

This hands-on class will cover how to take photos and videos with your iPhone, edit videos, and store your files so you can revisit those memories for years to come.

The class will be taught by Jennie Pyfferoen, a Nashville family photographer and videographer. For the past nine years, she has documented families through honest, unposed photos and films, capturing the ordinary moments that become precious with time.

Class will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office. Due to space, please leave children at home. Class capacity is limited to 8 spots.

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prepared: The Homebirth Way - 2 spots left

February 8th + 15th, 2027 |  6:00-8:30 PM  |  $400 per couple

prepared: The Homebirth Way is a two-evening class for couples planning to welcome their baby at home. Taught by Lauren Aiken—a seasoned doula, childbirth educator, and trusted member of the Haven team—this class was developed in collaboration with our midwives to reflect the heart of Haven’s approach to care.

Across two evenings, we’ll cover what to expect during labor and birth, how to support each other through the process, what’s normal in the early postpartum, how to get started with breastfeeding, and the basics of newborn care. It’s practical, honest, and designed to leave you feeling informed, grounded, and ready.

This class is recommended for moms planning a home birth who will be roughly 30–35 weeks when the second evening takes place.

Classes will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office. Limited to 4 couples.

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prepared: The Homebirth Way

March 6th, 2027 |  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  |  $400 per couple

prepared: The Homebirth Way is a one-day, in-person class for couples preparing to welcome their baby at home. Taught by Lauren Aiken—doula, educator, and longtime friend of Haven—and written together with our midwives, this class offers hands-on learning, real tools, and honest conversations about the birth process, coping with intensity, partner support, postpartum healing, and newborn care.

Classes will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office. Limited to 4 couples.

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prepared: The Homebirth Way

April 5th + 12th, 2027 |  6:00-8:30 PM  |  $400 per couple

prepared: The Homebirth Way is a two-evening class for couples planning to welcome their baby at home. Taught by Lauren Aiken—a seasoned doula, childbirth educator, and trusted member of the Haven team—this class was developed in collaboration with our midwives to reflect the heart of Haven’s approach to care.

Across two evenings, we’ll cover what to expect during labor and birth, how to support each other through the process, what’s normal in the early postpartum, how to get started with breastfeeding, and the basics of newborn care. It’s practical, honest, and designed to leave you feeling informed, grounded, and ready.

This class is recommended for moms planning a home birth who will be roughly 30–35 weeks when the second evening takes place.

Classes will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office. Limited to 4 couples.

reserve your spot
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