Understand your options.

Feel confident in your birth.

Clear, evidence‑based childbirth education with flexible, self‑paced learning (first birth or not).

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Why this course

No agendas. No judgment. Just real options and research-backed preparation.

Every story is entirely unique, and there is no single "right" way to bring a baby into the world. The mission here is simple: to take the guesswork out of your preparation by putting all of your options clearly on the table. You will find honest, evidence-based insights so you and your partner can build deep trust in your decisions, communicate effortlessly with your care team, and navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with grounded confidence. Whether you have a clear vision for your birth or are still figuring out what you want, you belong here.

Emily + Ben, Doula Clients

"As a birthing medical professional, I genuinely trusted Lisa."

"Lisa offered us unbiased guidance and unwavering support as we navigated uncharted territory. She was a reliable, calming presence who was absolutely worth her weight in gold. I couldn’t imagine a better fit or professional calling for her."

Two ways to learn

  • The Birth Options Course (best value)

    Complete, cohesive preparation from pregnancy through postpartum: options, labor roadmap, toolkit, partner support, and provider communication.

    $279 one-time


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  • Focused bundles

    Exact, identical modules pulled straight from the course, just broken up into standalone pieces. Choose just what you need: perfect for covering a missed topic, acting as a refresher, or serve as a deep dive if you want hyper-focused information on a single subject.

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What you’ll learn

  • Options & decision‑making: clear frameworks and language for sharing what matters to you.

  • Labor roadmap: what each stage looks/feels like, what helps when, and when to change gears.

  • Practical tools: Labor positions, movement, and pain tools for you, plus clear techniques for your partner to support you.

  • Context for recommendations: inductions, interventions, cesareans, and questions that support confident choices.

  • Postpartum grounding: recovery, realistic expectations, and building real support.

What’s included?

  • Over 5 hours of self-paced, bite-sized videos designed to fit into your busy schedule.

  • Includes downloadable guides, custom checklists, and links to research.

  • Enjoy permanent access to the curriculum on any device to learn at your own pace.

  • Optional 45-minute private session for personalized Q&A or custom birth preferences (available for an additional fee).

Meet your instructor

Lisa Kourakos

CD(DONA), MA Ed.

Childbirth educator and doula. Options‑first, evidence‑based teaching with 400+ hours of instruction and 600+ hours supporting families through birth. The goal: clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises.

  • "We learned more from Lisa in an hour than we did through a full multi-week hospital course."

    "Lisa really knows her stuff and left us feeling much better equipped with strategies, options, and resources for the delivery of our second child. She is highly intelligent and well-versed in evidence-based practices. We feel so much more empowered this second time through."

    —Kyle and Katherine, Second-Time Parents and Labor Prep Clients

  • "She delivered very strong content at the perfect pace."

    "Lisa was incredible. She engaged us as a class, was highly knowledgeable, and gave confident answers to every single question while remaining open to parent choice and complexities."

    —Childbirth Ed Students

  • "She fits into a birth in all the right ways—strong and steady."

    "When labor began quickly, Lisa provided a presence that brought instant security and comfort. She knew I was working to stay mentally grounded and present, and whenever she sensed I was struggling, she gently guided me back into my body. I am so grateful for her support."

    —Stewart, Second-Time Parent and Home Birth Client

Ready to feel clear, confident, and prepared?

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Bundles

  • 🧭 Informed Pregnancy Foundations

    Care options, birth location fit, and provider communication.

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  • ⏱️ Understanding Labor: What to Expect at Every Stage

    Real signposts for each stage and what helps when—fewer surprises.

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  • 🤝 Pain Management + Labor Positions

    Comfort tools and positions you can use with clear ways partners can help; works with or without medication.

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  • 🧰 Informed Choices for Interventions, Induction + Cesarean Options

    Context for recommendations and questions that support confident choices.

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  • 💛 Postpartum Healing + Settling In After Birth

    Recovery, realistic expectations, and building real support.

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Useful in any birth setting

Hospital, birth center, or home. These skills and decision tools work wherever you give birth and help you collaborate with your team.

FAQ

  • No. It’s for anyone who wants clear options and flexible learning, first birth or not.

  • For complete, step-by-step preparation, choose The Birth Options Course. The individual bundles are the exact chapters pulled from the full course, just broken up. They are meant to cover a missed in-person class, serve as a refresher, or give you a deep dive into one specific topic.

  • Yes! It is highly recommended for any support people to take this, too. They will get get specific ways to support with positions, comfort tools, and communication.

  • No. There is no lecture, no hidden agenda, and zero judgment. Whether you want an unmedicated birth, an epidural, or a planned cesarean, you get honest, evidence-based facts so you can make the right decisions for your family

  • Lessons are short, self‑paced, and easy to revisit.