The Birth Chemistry® Home & Center Class is designed for families planning to birth at home or at a freestanding birth center, but also includes hospital birthing content should transferring care become necessary. This hybrid series was co-designed by local midwives and covers everything you and your partner needs to know to have a healthy pregnancy, positive birthing experience, and smooth transition into parenthood.
This class begins with an in-person class in Salinas, followed by 6 self-paced online classes, and ending with another in-person class. In-person classes focus on hands on tools for a comfortable pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant care.
Tuition is $300*
Military discount: $25
Winter Birth Chemistry® Home & Center Class
Due March, April, or May, this is your class!
In-Person Classes on 1/8/23 & 2/19/23
Monterey Birth Center 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Spring Birth Chemistry® Home & Center Class
Due May, June, July, or August, this is your class!
In-Person Classes on 3/19/23 & 4/30/23
Monterey Birth Center 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Summer Birth Chemistry® Home & Center Class
Due Late August, Sept, or Oct, this is your class!
In-Person Classes on 6/25/23 & 8/6/23
Monterey Birth Center 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Fall Birth Chemistry® Home & Center Class
Due Nov, Dec, or Jan, this is your class!
In-Person Classes on 11/13/23 & 12/18/23
Monterey Birth Center 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Birth Chemistry® for Parents
Birth Chemistry® pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting classes in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties:
Parents:
Birth Chemistry® Childbirth Class (6 Week Series)
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class (2 Group Classes, 4 Online Classes)
Birth Chemistry® Community Birth Series (5 Week Series)
Preparing for Pregnancy & 1st Trimester Workshop (3 Hours)
Birth Chemistry® Childbirth Refresher Workshop (3 Hours)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Workshop (2 Hours)
Gentle Cesarean Workshop (2 Hours)
Parents:
Birth Chemistry® Childbirth Class (6 Week Series)
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class (2 Group Classes, 4 Online Classes)
Birth Chemistry® Community Birth Series (5 Week Series)
Preparing for Pregnancy & 1st Trimester Workshop (3 Hours)
Birth Chemistry® Childbirth Refresher Workshop (3 Hours)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Workshop (2 Hours)
Gentle Cesarean Workshop (2 Hours)
Birth Chemistry graduates visit and share their birth stories.
"I am a midwife who has had the opportunity to attend hundreds of births. I also taught childbirth education for seven years in Los Angeles before moving up to Monterey last summer. I have observed two, 10-week series of Cori's Natural Birth Classes. Prior to observing her classes, I thought there was the potential to teach childbirth preparation classes myself. However, following the first series, I knew there was no need, and what's more is that I honestly believe that Cori can teach a better class than I! Cori is thoughtful, engaging, honest, and non-judgemental. She presents the material in a way that is easily digestible, but thoroughly researched and evidenced-based. She guides you through how to make the decisions and plans that matter most to your family. Cori is also thoroughly knowledgeable and well connected to the many resources needed during your pregnancy, birth and parenting journey. I cannot recommend this class enough!" - Jacqueline
Student Accountability
I strongly encourage all my students to explore their care provider and birth place options. Choosing a provider is the most important decision you will make regarding the outcome of your birth. It's very important that you choose someone who is already supporting parents in the type of birth you want to have. If you are planning to have a natural birth, hiring a provider who specializes in natural birth will increase your chances tremendously. If you are planning a cesarean section with the option of a gentle, family-centered cesarean, then a skilled obstetrician supportive of that experience is who should be attending your birth. I will always work to provide you with objective options and resources, contact me if you would like guidance in finding a mother-friendly provider and birth place.