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Prepare for a calm, informed, and empowering cesarean birth
If you’ve been told you may need a cesarean…
or you’re planning one…
You might be wondering:
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What will it actually feel like?
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Will I still get to have a meaningful, connected birth experience?
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How do I advocate for what matters to me in the OR?
This class is here to walk you through it—step by step—so you can move into your birth feeling grounded, informed, and supported.
Because a cesarean birth isn’t something that’s “happening to you.”
It is still your birth.
And you deserve to feel calm, confident, and part of every decision.
"I truly appreciated her ability to not only educate us on what to expect on the day of delivery and how to advocate for ourselves."
- Danielle
Cesarean for Breech Presentation
A Gentle Cesarean
Birth Class
This class is for you if you are:
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Planning a scheduled cesarean birth
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Navigating a pregnancy where a cesarean is likely
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Wanting to understand your options and preferences within a hospital setting
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Hoping to create a gentle, family-centered cesarean experience
Partners and support people are strongly encouraged to attend—because your team matters.
what you'll learn...
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The most common reasons for cesarean birth
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What to expect—from the night before your birth through the recovery room
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How to create a more gentle, connected cesarean experience
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Your options within hospital policies (yes, you have more than you think)
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Anesthesia basics and how to feel more prepared going in
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The support person’s role—what actually helps in the OR and beyond
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What the first hours and days postpartum may look like
Advocacy + empowerment (woven throughout)
You’ll also learn how to:
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Ask clear, confident questions
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Communicate your preferences with your care team
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Stay grounded—even when things feel medical or unfamiliar
Because preparation isn’t just about knowing what will happen…
It’s about knowing how to stay connected to yourself inside of it.
Meet Your Instructor
Clara O'Rourke (she/her), a researcher-turned doula and childbirth educator, brings a mix of science and mindful practices to birth work. She has supported thousands of families to prepare for beautiful birth experiences through her programs, resources, and services.
Her passion? Supporting people - like you- learn how to harness their inner power during life's most magnificent transitions.
Come as you are. As a neurodivergent and queer birth worker, Clara is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for people to access information and techniques for a calm and supported birth experience.
Upcoming Class Details
FSA/HSA cards accepted.
Certificates will be issued after the class as proof of completion if needed for insurance reimbursement.
If you are facing economic hardship and need support to participate, don't hesitate to reach out so we can ensure childbirth education is accessible for you: info@clearlightbirth.com
Terms and Conditions:
Inclusion Policy
Clear Light Birth LLC® is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status.
Clear Light Birth is passionate about birth justice. Supporting Black and Brown birthing families, People of Color, and members of the LGBTQAI+ community is of the highest priority for Clara, and no member of any of these identified communities will be turned away due to insufficient resources. Please contact Clara at info@clearlightbirth.com to discuss opportunities and payment arrangements.
Refund Policy
Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable. Tickets are transferable up to 2 weeks prior to the first class date, with approval from Clear Light Birth.
In the event of inclement weather, instructor illness, or the instructor must attend an imminent birth, the instructor will offer alternative dates OR access to an online version of the class in lieu of a refund.