Birth is a life-changing event.

You can meet the intensity of birth with determination, support, and self-compassion.

Birth is a life-changing event.

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You can meet the intensity of birth with determination, support, and self-compassion.

Comprehensive Childbirth Education

Get the Four Essentials© you need for birth and postpartum preparation.

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Virtual Birthing from Within Class

When to Sign Up: You can take this class at any time during your pregnancy.

What You Get: Immediate access to online videos, handouts, and journaling prompts to help you become a connected and well-informed birth team. Since this course is virtual and self-paced, you can work through the lessons at the pace and schedule that makes sense for your family.

Cost: $99/family

*All people should have equal access to childbirth resources. To address racial and social disparities in healthcare, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those who are impacted by poverty are welcome to a discount on Birthing from Within classes. If you need an Equity Discount, please complete the Equity Discount Form here. 

No one should have to experience birth feeling disconnected and unprepared.

Learn what you need to know to approach birth with the confidence you deserve.

How to get ready to meet your baby...

  • 1 Learn about the birth process.
  • 2 Get the coping and support skills you need.
  • 3 Feel confident in yourself and connected with your partner for birth.
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How to get ready to meet your baby...

  • 1 Learn about the birth process.
  • 2 Get the coping and support skills you need.
  • 3 Feel confident in yourself and connected with your partner for birth.

Meet Nikki Shaheed
Certified Birthing from Within Mentor

Since 2012 I've guided hundreds of families across the threshold of birth as a certified childbirth educator and doula. I'm passionate about preparing expecting parents for birth in a way that is realistic and holistic. I love teaching Birthing from Within because every parent deserves compassion and support as they navigate the unknowns of birth.

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heart centered pregnancy journal

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Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck

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The Heart Centered Pregnancy Deck offers daily meditations for finding your voice, exploring your beliefs, discovering your inner resources, and expanding the possibilities for how you will get through birth.

Blog Posts for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

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Asking for Help: Five Tips to Make it Easier for Parents During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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Creating a Village – The Challenge for Modern Parents

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Things Nobody Told Me About Postpartum

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Judging People for Getting an Epidural

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How to Create Compassionate Birth Affirmations

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Preparing Soulfully for Parenthood: Part 1

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Four Ways to Know Your Provider is a Good Fit

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Non-Inclusive Birth Preparation Causes Birth Trauma

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Why Birthing from Within is Important for a VBAC

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Rebozo – Tools of the Doula Trade

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Hand Fan – Tools of the Doula Trade

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Losing It in Labor – Five Tips for Partners

By Nikki Shaheed

Birth Ball – Tools of the Doula Trade

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20 Reasons to Sign Up for a Childbirth Class at 20 Weeks

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How to Mine an Uninvited Birth Story for Gold

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Surviving Postpartum

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