Take a closer look at birth preparation
Join world-renowned birth photographer Eva Rose, her partner OJ, and childbirth educator Anya for the first of its kind visual birth preparation course.
Through stunning real birth videos and photos, you will expand your understanding of birth, spark conversations with your support team, and feel more confidence and peace of mind as you prepare for your birth.
Whether it’s your first or fifth birth, you will gain a fresh perspective and discover the vast possibilities of this incredible experience. You’ll see birth like never before. It will inspire, educate and empower you as you navigate your own unique path. Perfect for all birth journeys.
The Doula & the Dude team:
Eva
Eva has been working as a birth photographer and a doula since 1998. Her mission in life is to spread awareness to one of the greatest experiences in life, giving birth. Eva is passionate about helping women prepare, not fear birth, in order for them to feel safe and confident to embrace their birthing journey. Information is key to empowerment during this extraordinary time in a person’s life.
OJ
OJ was working in the oil industry when he met the love of his life, Eva Rose. OJ was “thrown” into a world of birthing with his now wife. As a former video photographer, OJ dusted off his camera and have since worked alongside Eva at a dozen births, also around the world. The couple are the founders of Doula & the Dude. In this course he is guiding the partners into the BIRTHMOOD.
Anya
Anya is a birth doula, knowledge designer and the founder of @avocadoparenthood. Anya supports international families in Oslo and is passionate about inspiring parents as they prepare for birth and parenthood. Anya's mission is to make sure that the amount of worries and uncertainty goes down, and the amount of confidence and peace of mind goes up.
What will I get from the course?
- A new perspective and expanded understanding: The course includes 30+ lessons across different topics. In each lesson, you will get to witness the raw beauty and power of birth through real birth stories. Explore a broader range of birth experiences and possibilities.
- Increased confidence and practical tools: The course offers knowledge, guidance and tools to help you make ask better questions as you prepare and feel confident making informed decisions about your birth.
- Deeper connection and inspiration: Doing a course is a perfect way to make time to prepare together. Create meaningful conversations with your partner, doula, or birth team.
Feel the excitement and joy of birth as you prepare for your own experience.
Who is the course for?
- Expectant parents: Whether it's your first birth or your fifth, this course will offer fresh insights and perspectives.
- Birth partners: Gain a deeper understanding of the birth process to better support your loved one.
- Birth professionals: Expand your knowledge and toolkit with a unique visual resource.
- Relatives and support people: Understand the birth process more fully to offer informed and compassionate support to your loved ones.
What makes this course unique?
- The first of its kind: The first visual birth preparation course featuring real birth stories via videos and photos.
- Evidence-based: The course combines the art of photography with the science of childbirth education.
- Inclusive and empowering: Welcomes all birth journeys and experiences.
- Uniquely intimate and engaging: Led by a world-renowned birth photographer who offers a rare glimpse into the birth world.
The course is designed to inspire, educate, and spark reflection within and conversation with your birth team and loved ones.
How much does it cost?
The price for the course is $333.
You will have access for full 9 months from the moment of purchase. Enjoy!
See real life examples of different births
Explore what is possible and normal in birth. Learn about pain relief options, know what to expect as the birth unfolds, and get insight into how you and your can support you psychologically and physically.
Reflect and discuss with your partner and birth team
What do you know about yourself that can help you in birth? What makes you feel most safe? How do you usually take decisions? We hope to inspire you to explore these questions and more, so you can prepare together with loved ones.
Gain confidence and peace of mind as you prepare
See a variety of births and births stories, and "try on" what might work best for you. The course will create a dedicated time and space to prepare for the birth. Going through the course will help you feel more prepared and at ease.
The Course Curriculum
- How painful is it really? (5:44)
- Introduction to pain relief methods (0:18)
- Water (1:43)
- Movement (1:59)
- Touch (2:34)
- Sound (1:50)
- Breath (2:03)
- Visualisation (3:47)
- Gas & Air - Softening the sensation (2:09)
- Epidural - Limiting pain signals (2:30)
- TENS & Sterile water - Distracting the brain (1:58)
- Acupressure and Acupuncture - Stimulating the nervous system (1:46)
- Comb (3:08)