Faith-Based In-Person Birth Class in Canton, GA

You were made for this. This in-person class is designed to meet you where you are, whether you're nervous, excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, and help you walk into labor feeling prepared and equipped.

We'll cover the full picture: how your body works in labor, what the hormones are doing and why that matters, how to actually use coping tools (no matter what kind of birth you have), how to make decisions with clarity and peace (even on short notice), and how to filter all of it through your faith. You'll leave with a printed class workbook, a partner who knows how to support you, and foundational knowledge for the whole journey.

📍 The Mill on Etowah - Canton, GA
📅 Saturday, June 13th, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (with a break for lunch)
✝️ Christ-Centered
👩‍🏫 In-Person
🎟️ $215/couple

What We'll Cover:

God's Design for Labor A thorough look at how your body works in physiological labor, including the stages, what your cervix is doing, how your pelvis moves, and the hormonal cascade that drives your labor forward. Understanding what is actually happening in your body is one of the most powerful things you can do to prepare.

The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle Fear doesn't just feel bad; it has a real, measurable effect on your labor hormones and pain perception. You'll learn how this cycle works and, more importantly, strategies to interrupt it.

Hands-On Coping Techniques This is where the dads get to work. Together you'll learn real, practical tools for your toolkit to help you manage the intensity of labor.

Confident Decision-Making You'll learn a powerful framework for evaluating any recommendation, understand your rights as a patient, and practice the language of calm, clear communication so you can advocate for yourself without conflict, guilt, or apology.

Labor Options & Interventions We’ll take a look at common routine interventions and how to think through them clearly when they're suggested. Not a reflexive yes or no, but a thoughtful, informed response.

Values-Based Birth Planning I’ll show you how to build a birth plan that communicates your priorities in a positive way, including immediate postpartum choices, newborn care decisions, and how to stay grounded if things don't go exactly as planned.

Balancing Hope and Reality We’ll discuss a crucial mindset shift: how to hold genuine hope and honest reality at the same time. We'll talk about what it looks like to prepare responsibly while trusting God with the outcome.

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Meet Your Childbirth Educator

Hi! If we haven’t met, I’m Mannah (like Hannah with an M)! I’m a Christian doula, childbirth educator, perinatal patient advocate, and mom of 3, and it brings me so much joy to support expectant couples to prepare for a faith-filled birth (and by extension, faith-filled parenthood)!

I believe God designed birth perfectly to be one of the most transformative experiences of your life and that He wants to use your experience to draw you closer to Him. My dream is to see you take responsibility for preparing for your birth through practical education and physical birth prep AND through making a prayerful commitment to walk with God and surrender the scary, unpredictable, and uncontrollable stuff to Him.

So, if you’re ready to go from feeling nervous, timid, or clueless —-> to feeling confident, called, and encouraged… you’re going to love this class!

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What's Included

  • A printed class workbook to support learning and reflection during and after the course

  • Real, practical skills and tools you and your support partner can use to support your labor

  • A chance to connect with other local expectant parents

  • Light refreshments available

  • A lunch break midway through class; Mannah will be available during this time to chat, answer questions, and connect with attendees

A limited number of spots are available. Registration is required and payment reserves your spot.

Your $215 payment reserves one couple spot (ie you and your husband or you and a support person).

This is a Christ-centered birth class. You don’t need to be a Christian to attend, but you should be aware there will be references to the Christian Bible if that is offensive to you.

Cancellation Policy Life happens, especially in pregnancy! If you need to cancel, please reach out at least 7 days before the class for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable, but your spot may be transferred to a future class date if one is available.

In the unlikely event that Rise Birth Services needs to cancel the class, all registered attendees will receive a full refund.

Questions? Email mannah@risebirthservices.com