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.
Upcoming Classes
loved and remembered: A Gathering for Mothers After Loss - 4 spots left
October 23rd, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Free
Loved and Remembered is a small, guided gathering for mothers who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Limited to six mothers, this time offers a place to talk honestly about grief, remember each baby, and connect with women who understand.
The gathering will be led by Erika Torres, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Abide Maternal Psychiatry. Her work centers on reproductive and maternal mental health, with a Christ-centered approach rooted in listening carefully and making room for each woman’s full story.
This intimate gathering is for moms who have experienced loss at any stage of pregnancy or during infancy. To care well for everyone in the room, we ask that all that is shared remain confidential.
The gathering will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office.
prepared: The Homebirth Way - 4 spots left!
November 7th, 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.
The Village: A Postpartum Gathering for Haven Moms
November 10th, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Free
The Village is a small, informal gathering for Haven clients who are 6-20 weeks postpartum and their babies. Limited to six moms, this time offers a place to talk honestly about the early postpartum months, share what this season has been like, and connect with other women who are living it too. Babies are welcome! Because of the size of our space, we ask that you please leave children over age one at home.
The gathering will be led by Erika Torres, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Abide Maternal Psychiatry. Her work centers on reproductive and maternal mental health, and she will guide the conversation while making room for whatever each mother brings.
The gathering will be held at the Haven Birth and Wellness office and is limited to 6 moms and their babies.
prepared: The Homebirth Way - 1 spot left!
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.
prepared: The Homebirth Way - 3 spots left!
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.
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.
prepared: The Homebirth Way
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.
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.
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.