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“After Just One Class at Philomena I Felt Empowered and Held” - Alyssa R.
What Will You Learn in the Lamaze Mini Course?
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.
The 6 healthy birth practices can be applied to any birth plan—whether at home or in a hospital, unmedicated or with an epidural—to help create the best possible outcomes for both mom and 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.
Hi, I’m Mary Sefchek, the founder of Philomena Birth. I’m a DONA Certified Birth Doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and Certified Lactation Counselor, and I’ve supported hundreds of families in preparing for birth with confidence and care.
At Philomena Birth, we offer evidence-based education and compassionate, team-centered support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe birth should be an experience where you feel informed, supported, and respected, and my goal is to provide the tools and guidance you need to move through your journey feeling empowered and reassured.
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.
Why Take This Course?
Birth doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or scary. For just $27, the Lamaze Mini Course gives you:
Practical tools to feel grounded, calm, and in control during labor
Evidence-based strategies from the trusted Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices
Confidence and clarity to advocate for yourself and your baby
Less fear. More knowledge. Real confidence.
Why You’ll Love This Course
Evidence-Based:
Trusted Lamaze principles guide everything you learn
Empowering:
Tools and techniques that give you control over your birth experience
Supportive:
Step-by-step guidance you can access anytime, anywhere
Affordable:
Just $27 for a lifetime of knowledge and confidence
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.
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Yes — partners are encouraged to watch with you.
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You’ll have ongoing access so you can rewatch anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn at your pace. Feel prepared for labor.
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