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A rich community and learning space for intentional families and birth workers.

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Birth deserves your intentionality.
Positive, mother-led birth is within your reach!
Confidence, joy, and purpose are waiting for you to claim them.

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New Born

"Before joining Intentional Birth, I was hoping for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) but had a lot of fear and honestly doubt in regards to my body's ability. Every single question or fear I had was addressed in the course. As I progressed through it, my excitement and preparation grew! By the end, I knew my body would do what it needed to do. The knowledge I gained allowed me to advocate for myself; I felt the freedom and confidence to make the decisions that were best for me."

KATIE, VBAC MAMA OF TWO

"We are so grateful for Meredith and Alicia! The information in this course has deeply impacted our framework for birth. Our confidence in the process has grown immensely, and we feel much more comfortable navigating the many decisions involved in creating a birth plan."

Corina and Kyle, San Francisco

"Our birth bag has many tools: the rebozo, the birth ball, the candles and scents, all the information at our fingertips about induction and comfort measures, but the Intentional Birth platform has been the most important tool of all."

Mari, doula of 12 years

Come and find your True North....

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FOR DOULAS

Intentional Birth Pro

For all birth workers, seasoned or brand new! Our three-month journey together will:

  • Deepen your understanding of physiologic birth (and how to support physiology in every circumstance).
  • Ground your sense of confidence and purpose in your role on the birth team, as a knowledgeable contributor and advocate.
  • Lay the groundwork for a sustainable and fulfilling birth career.
  • Provide you with a lasting community of like-minded birth workers, and a safe place for your questions and experiences.
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FOR PARENTS

Intentional Birth: complete childbirth education for modern couples

Welcome to your trailhead for a purposeful, transformative birth journey! This course is a guide and a map that will show you:

  • What choices and considerations lie ahead of you
  • How to make decisions for yourself based on the evidence and on your values
  • How to build a top-notch birth team
  • How to train your body and mind for the climb
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Childbirth Education for couples

"I watched every module of this course and I can say that Intentional Birth 100% encompasses its name. This class series helps woman/pregnant people to understand, embrace and claim their birth power like no other curriculum I’ve ever seen before."

~ HEATHER ~
DOULA AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR OF 20 YEARS

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Alicia + Meredith

The besties behind
Intentional Birth

Alicia Fishbein and Meredith Nelson are seasoned doulas, with two decades of combined experience serving hundreds of families. We read books and research articles about birth...for fun! We talk about birth...for fun! We would even give birth again...for fun! We are also downright serious about reducing trauma, and improving birth outcomes by helping women prepare for birth with solid information and support. We are committed researchers and advocates, learning especially from the women we support through pregnancy and birth. We're with you!

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Our gorgeous photos are by the one and only Paige Driscoll. Large center circle photo is by Monet Nicole.

Our gorgeous photos are by the one and only Paige Driscoll.
Large center circle photo is by Monet Nicole.