The Lamaze Mini Course is created and taught by Mary Sefchek, owner of New Jersey’s top doula agency and childbirth education center, Philomena Birth. Philomena Birth empowers families through education, birth, and postpartum support, providing compassionate, expert care every step of the way.

As a DONA Certified Birth Doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor — and a mother — Mary and her business have supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She understands the many questions that come with this transformative season.
Her passion is providing truly evidence-based childbirth education that builds confidence, clarity, and calm. She has seen firsthand how informed families advocate effectively, feel empowered, and approach birth with strength.

The Philomena Birth Lamaze Mini Course was designed to offer an accessible, research-backed foundation that fits into real life — because stepping into parenthood feels different when you feel prepared.

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What are the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices?

Learn why the best outcomes happen when labor starts spontaneously, and gain the skills to support this process. We’ll also cover how to have informed conversations about induction with your OBGYN, and why spontaneous labor is especially important when both mom and baby are healthy.
Staying active during labor has many benefits. You’ll learn why movement can make contractions more manageable, how it supports your body’s natural progress, and why staying active helps labor flow more smoothly.
Learn the evidence behind how trusted support can make a difference. Good support creates a safe, calm space and encourages you along the way. Discover how to build a birth team that helps you feel safe, heard, and empowered on your birth journey.
You’ll learn how to make truly informed medical decisions and communicate effectively with your doctor. While interventions like IVs, epidurals, or pitocin can support birth, they sometimes carry risks, so it’s important to understand both the benefits and downsides.
You’ll learn why it’s important to follow your body’s natural urge to push and why avoiding birth on your back often leads to better outcomes. Discover the anatomy behind pushing in an upright position, how it works with your body, and why it’s gravity-assisted. You’ll also explore your options for different pushing positions and how choosing the right one can benefit both you and your baby.
After birth, you’ll learn the importance of skin-to-skin contact for regulating your baby’s body and supporting breastfeeding, while delaying all non-urgent checks. Discover how rooming-in allows you to respond to your baby’s cues, feed on demand, and create a meaningful golden hour that benefits both you and your baby.

How it works

Online + self‑paced

Watch anytime, anywhere
Rewatch as often as you need
Immediate access after purchase

Who this course is for

First‑time or experienced parents

Medicated or unmedicated births
Anyone who wants clear, calm, practical guidance—whether you’re a low- or high-risk mom.

This course meets you where you are.

Enroll Now For Only $57

Why Families Love Philomena Birth

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I registered for a free virtual class with Philomena Birth Doula Care. 5 minutes into the class I knew I wanted their support during my labor. Even though I was pretty late in my pregnancy, I'm so lucky they were able to add me to the calendar. Working weigh Mary was a great experience. She's knowledgeable, responsive and so helpful. Having Mary by my side during labor was the best decision ever.

— Ana Brumarel-Sá

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From the very beginning, Mary and Amanda offered compassionate, knowledgeable, and empowering care. Their prenatal, labor, and postpartum support was incredible, but what stood out most was the education they provided. Mary’s classes helped me truly understand the physiology of birth and gave me the confidence that pursuing a VBAC was the right choice for me.

— Corinn Piazza

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As a first time mom who got unexpectedly pregnant at 25 I felt terrified around birth and the unknowns and after just one class at philomena I felt empowered and held. Those feelings remained all the way up until my son entered the world and it was all because of Mary and the rest of philomena.

— Alyssa Ramos

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This is a mini course. It’s perfect if you want focused Lamaze education without a multi‑week commitment.
Yes — partners are encouraged to watch with you.
You’ll have ongoing access so you can rewatch anytime.