The Ohio Doulas

Support and Education for the Birthing Year

Experienced Birth Doulas for Labor Support. Postpartum Support, Placenta Encapsulation , HypnoBirthing, Childbirth Education, Lactation Support for the birthing year. 

The Ohio Doula supports all types of births. Education offerings can be personalized to reflect your birth choices; hospital, medicated, un-medicated, home, birth center, cesarean, and induction. We support a birthing person's right to choose their childbirth options and can provide educational support for any situation.

Quick and Dirty

Group classes available the second Thursday at noon or the fourth Saturday at 10am each month

Private 2-3 hour class where we review how labor progresses, tools for labor, breathing, partner support, and tools for communication. Private classes at your convenience in our office or your home (within 15 miles of 270). $150

Spinning Babies

Private 2 hour class in-home (within 15 miles of 270) or in-office class that covers Birth Mechanics, SB Daily Essentials, and optional Breech Turn techniques. $150 Will resume in November 2025

Body Ready Method Birth Prep Express

This quick birth prep course, inspired by BRM, features a simple daily routine to help prepare you for labor. The exercises focus on unlocking your pelvis, making childbirth smoother. In just one hour, I’ll teach you an easy, time-efficient routine that fits into your day and boosts your confidence for labor. $75 contact: effy@theohiodoula.com to schedule

Body Ready Method Induction Prep Express

Facing an induction and unsure how to navigate it? Take the Induction Prep Course, inspired by BRM, to help your body prepare and find balance. This course is designed to restore and align your body, supporting you throughout the induction process for a smoother experience.​$75 contact: effy@theohiodoula.com to schedule

Body Ready Method Balanced Birth preP

Feeling ready to get birth-ready but not sure where to start? This birth prep course is designed to help you connect with your body and build confidence in its natural ability to birth. In three personalized BRM 1:1 sessions, we focus on body balancing, alignment, and examine your daily compensation patterns to support a smoother labor. Virtual options are available, so you can prepare from anywhere. This course will leave you feeling empowered and physically prepared for the journey ahead. $250 contact: effy@theohiodoula.com to schedule

Lamaze Classes

Private 7.5 hour class - 3 - 2.5 hour sessions where we review what labor is, how labor progresses, tools for labor, breathing, partner support, and tools for communication. Private classes at your convenience in our office or your home (within 15 miles of 270 or via zoom with in-home 3rd session within 1 hour of Columbus). $375 Will resume in December 2025

BREASTFEEDING BASICS

Private 1-2 hour class to introduce you to concepts, terminology, positions, and support options for breastfeeding. Private classes at your convenience in our office or your home (within 15 miles of 270). Includes postpartum virtual support and reduced rates on in-home lactation support. $150


 HYPNOBIRTHING
$300 GROUP CLASS

Upcoming Group Classes:

November 30th-Dec 28th, 2025 Sundays at 5:00pm

January 11th-February 8th, 2026 Sundays at 5:00pm

February 15th - March 22rd, 2026 Sundays at 5:00pm

April 26th - June 7th, 2026 Sundays at 5:00pm

  • HypnoBirthing® offers you "Class" and so much more:

    • Your own copy of the 302-page HypnoBirthing Text, HypnoBirthing®, a workbook, recordings for practice, personalized scripts, 5 sessions that include breathing techniques, exercises, nutrition, partner preparation, and an academic understanding of birth and the medical system of labor and delivery.

We also offer an optional 6th private class, included in the fee. This class is a private class in your home for parents who have personal questions, wish to participate in more scripts, and would like information on hands on comfort measures, postpartum and newborn care. Classes are 2.5 hours for 5 weeks located at our office at 6660 N. High Street, Suite 1G, Worthington, OH 43085.Private classes offered evenings and weekends in your home or in our Worthington location.

Private HypnoBirthing classes: Book 4 sessions at your convenience. Also offered in our office or virtually for $500.

Bradley Childbirth

Upcoming classes:

TBD: contact deb@theohiodoula.com

Group Class. This 6 week in person, or 4 week virtual, comprehensive childbirth class focuses on ALL aspects of late pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This course is a DEEP dive for comprehensive understanding of the physiological process of birth, maternal health, and nutrition. For a complete description of course content please see: http://www.bradleybirth.com/Content.aspx $350

Private Bradley contact deb@theohiodoula.com

Book 4 sessions at your convenience. Covers coursework and includes text and phone support, $500