Upcoming events & classes
Events & classes can be requested directly with us by contacting Tara at withuparenting@gmail.com
Unless otherwise specified, local classes are held at Cohera Wellness: 800 Roosevelt Rd., E220, Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Prepared Partner Training
Be a labor support hero! With or without a doula on your team, there's a lot to learn about how to be helpful and fully present.
This class is online, but interactive, fun, and packed with value. You'll walk away more confident and excited about your upcoming birth, with practical ways to provide support and encouragement.
Includes a printable birth support checklist to pack in your bag
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
This is an intensive, 2-hour mini class. Great for first-time parents, and really helpful as a refresher for experienced parents too.
A few things we'll cover:
How to time contractions
What to expect in each stage of labor
Knowing your options & how to advocate for them
Positions & comfort measures helpful for any type of birth
Practical tips for how to be a supportive partner
Class fee: $100
Weekend Warrior Birth Class
If you're short on time but want ALL the info you can get in one day, this is the class for you! An interactive, mind/body/spirit approach to birth preparation, led by experienced doula Tara Van Dyke.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
This is an intensive, 2-hour mini class. Great for first-time parents, and really helpful as a refresher for experienced parents too.
A few things we'll cover:
How to time contractions
What to expect in each stage of labor
Knowing your options & how to advocate for them
Positions & comfort measures helpful for any type of birth
Practical tips for how to be a supportive partner
Class fee: $100
Professional Birth Doula Training
Are you passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? Join our in-person Doula Training Workshop, led by experienced ICEA-certified doula trainer Tara Van Dyke, and take the first step toward making a lasting impact on maternal and infant health outcomes.
In this hands-on, immersive workshop, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide compassionate care, empower families, and advocate for positive birth experiences. Whether you’re starting your journey as a doula or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop is your gateway to meaningful work that truly changes lives. Don’t miss this opportunity—reserve your spot today!
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
This is an intensive, 2-hour mini class. Great for first-time parents, and really helpful as a refresher for experienced parents too.
A few things we'll cover:
How to time contractions
What to expect in each stage of labor
Knowing your options & how to advocate for them
Positions & comfort measures helpful for any type of birth
Practical tips for how to be a supportive partner
Class fee: $100
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
World Doula Week Celebration
Welcome to World Doula Week Celebration 2024!
If you're a seasoned doula or just getting started, this event is for you. We'll spend time with our birth worker friends and build new connections in the community.
Snacks and drinks will be served, but if you'd like to bring a treat or beverage to share, that would be lovely.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.
Birth Prep Express
The most important essentials you need to know for a positive birth.