What You'll Learn in Preparing for Parenthood:

Know Your Rights and Make Informed Decisions

Birth is your journey, and you deserve to feel fully informed, supported, and in charge. This course gives you and your partner insight on what to expect, how to advocate for yourselves, and how to keep as much bodily autonomy as possible. Learn real tools to help you feel confident and empowered to navigate the system, communicate with your care team, and make choices that feel right for you. 

Honor Birth as a Sacred Ceremony

I believe that birth is a sacred rite of passage. It’s not just a baby being born; it’s you being born as parents. This course will help you get into the right headspace to take on this transformative, intense experience.  I’m here to share what I love about birth—and to get you excited and prepared for what’s ahead.

Work as a Team in Birth and Beyond

Birth isn’t a solo gig—it’s a team effort. Not only are you and your baby working together for a healthy birth, but you and your partner need to ride these waves together, too. This course will show you how to support each other, not just through labor but also through the wild, wonderful roller coaster of new parenthood: identity shifts, sleepless nights, breastfeeding challenges, and all the snuggles. (Good news: babies are super cute.) Let’s set you both up for success from day one.

About the Course

Hello, expectant parents! I’m Charlotte Brielle—a full-spectrum doula, perinatal social worker, and the Executive Director of Wombs of the World. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of supporting birth and postpartum journeys around the world, and Preparing for Parenthood is the culmination of those experiences and insights. This course is my heart’s work. My vision is for you to feel not only prepared but genuinely excited to give birth. I want you and your partner to feel confident, flexible, and empowered, no matter what comes your way. Birth is unpredictable, and that’s why we’ll cover both the practical, the magical, and the deeply personal—so you can embrace this journey, grounded and informed. I believe birth is more than a physiological event. It’s a rite of passage, a powerful, transformative experience for both the birthing person and partner. Blending evidence-based practices with personal insights (and a bit of my woo-woo), this course treats birth as both a practical and sacred journey. Whether you’re planning your birth, prepping for postpartum, or deepening your connection to your baby, this course has you covered. From mental preparations to hands-on techniques, each lesson is designed to be digestible, and leave you inspired, informed, and empowered. Together, we’ll celebrate birth as the beautiful, messy, miraculous event it is. Step by step, I’ll guide you with knowledge, compassion, and a touch of humor, so you feel fully supported and ready to welcome your little alien—I mean, baby!

Course Curriculum

12 Chapters · 51 Lessons

  1. 1

    Let's Get this Birthing Party Started

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Getting Started*

    2. Headspace for Birth* Video Free preview
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      Headspace for Birth Continued...

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      So, What Can Birth Be Like?* Video

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      Key Takeaways for Prepare for Birth!

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      Leading Up to Birth*

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      Leading Up to Birth Continued...

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      Early Labor*

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      Early Labor: Let's Get the Party Started!

  2. 2

    Knowledge is Power- How to Advocate

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      Understanding Medical Interventions*

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      Medical Interventions: Understanding and Advocating

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      How to use your BRAIN* Video

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      Using Your BRAIN: Making Informed Decisions in Labor

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      Your Water Breaking

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      Overview of Common Pregnancy Complications

  3. 3

    Belly Births (aka - C-Sections)

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      Belly Births (aka C-Sections)* Video

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      Embrace the Duality, Trust the Process

  4. 4

    For the Partners!!

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      I need to talk to the partners- only the partners!* Video

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      Partner Support: How to Be Present, Engaged, and Helpful

  5. 5

    Once in Labor Land...

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      Active Labor

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      Transition & Pushing* Video

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      Transition and Pushing: The Grand Finale

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      Your Baby's Position

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      Managing Pain* Video

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      Hands-On Labor Support* Video

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      Time to PUSH* Video

  6. 6

    Healing with Birth

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      Past Trauma - Future Self* Video

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      Birth as Ceremony

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      Setting Yourself Up for a Positive Recovery

  7. 7

    Your Baby Has Been Born!

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      Your Baby is Born!*

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      Your Baby Has Just Been Born: Welcome to Postpartum

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      The Placenta!!!*

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      Your Placenta: A Magical Organ You Grew—What to Do With It

  8. 8

    You are Home with Your Baby- Now What??

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      The 4th Trimester (Postpartum 101)*

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      Welcome to Postpartum: The 4th Trimester

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      Baby 101

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      Postpartum Complications to Be Aware Of

  9. 9

    Breastfeeding

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Breastfeeding Part 1*

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      Breastfeeding: The Real Deal and How to Make It Work

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      Breastfeeding Part 2*

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      Partners, Pumping & FYI

  10. 10

    The Longest Days, and Shortest Months

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      Sleep Suggestions*

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      Managing Sleep Postpartum

  11. 11

    From People to Parents

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      Tips for Couples* Video

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      Tips for Partners: Supporting Your Postpartum Journey

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      Postpartum Intimacy...

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      Postpartum Mental Health*

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      It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and Seek Help

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      The Journey from Maiden to Mother

  12. 12

    Following Up

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      You Did It!* Now time to hire a doula!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      You Completed Your Course!

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