This course
Comfort Measures
$67
- Video lessons to practice along with and revisit
- Virtual workbook with practice exercises
- Practical tools for your partner or support person
Comfort Measures
Practical comfort for every stage of labor.
Learn coping tools, movement and breathing you can practice now and give your partner a clear way to support you, whatever your birth preferences.
$67
- Self-paced online class
- Videos + virtual workbook
- Anna Rodney, M.Ed.Your instructor
- 15+ yearssupporting families
- Self-pacedLearn online, on your schedule
- Video + workbookPractice and revisit as you prepare
Feel ready for the moments you’re picturing.
Comfort Measures gives you practical tools for each part of labor, so you have options to reach for, whatever kind of birth you’re planning.
Early labor begins
Know how to rest, hydrate and stay comfortable while labor gets going.
Contractions pick up
Have movement, positions, water, heat, cold and counterpressure ready to try.
You want to stay grounded
Use breathing, visualization and fear-release techniques you’ve already practiced.
You plan an epidural or aren’t sure yet
Use comfort tools alongside any birth preference, with or without an epidural.
It’s time to push
Understand pushing and positions before the moment arrives.
You want to talk with your care team
Walk in with your comfort preferences and questions ready.
What families say
Words from families who have taken BBU classes, and a professional who recommends them.
“The classes really eased my anxiety on what to expect as a first time mom.”
“As a first-time parent, I felt overwhelmed by all the information out there, but this course broke everything down into clear, supportive, and easy-to-understand lessons.”
“We absolutely loved these classes! So informative and we liked that we could pause for the day and resume when we had time. I highly recommend them to all expectant parents.”
“They are amazing! 10/10 recommend!”
“I took a comfort and bringing home baby class and definitely gained some tools that I wasn’t aware of before.”
“BBU is a great resource for busy families expecting a child. The content is evidence-based, it is inclusive, and the materials are very well produced.”
“Birth and Baby University is so helpful. I was able to take so many great classes to help me prepare for birth.”
“These classes were really helpful for my partner and I. We feel so much more confident about going into birth now.”
“These classes were super helpful for my husband and I! I was pretty nervous about all things birth, but their birth class and breastfeeding class really put me at ease.”
“The best online birthing class!! Absolutely loved, super helpful!”
Your instructor
Learn with Anna Rodney, M.Ed.
Anna explains comfort measures in a practical, hands on and evidence based way. You will leave this class feeling prepared and ready for labor and birth.
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) with 15+ years supporting families
- Former special-education teacher
- Doula trainer and childbirth educator
- Newborn Care Specialist and Lactation Educator
- Founder of Chicago Family Doulas and Birth & Baby University
What you’ll learn
Six focused sections that take you from the first contractions to pushing. Open any section to see what it covers.
Early labor comfort Pacing yourself at home as labor begins.
- Recognizing early labor and conserving energy
- Planning hydration, rest and nourishment
- Creating a calm space where you feel safe
Movement and hands-on comfort Tools to try as labor intensifies.
- Movement and positioning through each stage
- Using water, heat and cold
- Counterpressure and other hands-on support
Breathing, visualization and fear release Mental tools that help you stay grounded.
- Breathing techniques to practice before labor
- Visualization you can return to between contractions
- Recognizing and releasing fear
Your partner’s role How a support person can help at each stage.
- What support can look like in early and active labor
- Words, touch and presence that help
- Agreeing on roles before labor starts
Preparing to push What to expect in the pushing stage.
- Positions for pushing
- Working with your body and your care team
- Resting between contractions
Comfort with any birth plan Fitting these tools alongside medical care.
- Comfort measures with or without an epidural
- Sharing your preferences with your care team
- Staying flexible when plans change
How it works
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Enroll in the class
Check out securely and access the class through the BBU student portal.
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Learn at your own pace
Watch the lessons when it suits you. Pause, and pick up again when you have time.
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Practice together
Use the workbook and videos to plan your partner’s role and rehearse breathing and positions.
Choose how you’d like to prepare
Take Comfort Measures on its own, or choose the All Access Class Pass for five core classes.
Optional upgrade: All Access Class Pass
The information every expecting parent deserves before baby arrives.
$149 total
Get all five classes for $82 more
| Preparing for Your Hospital Birth | $97 |
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| Intro to Childbirth | $97 |
| Comfort Measures (this course) | $67 |
| Bringing Home Baby | $97 |
| Breastfeeding | $47 |
| Bought separately | $405 |
| Bundle total | $149 |
Save $256
A separate purchase you choose instead of the single class. Nothing is added to your order automatically.
Get all five classes for $149Questions, answered.
Who is this class for?
Anyone preparing for labor, and the people supporting them. It’s useful whether you’re planning a hospital, birth center or home birth.
Is it useful if I’m planning an epidural?
Yes. Comfort Measures covers ways to stay calm and comfortable in labor, with or without an epidural. It isn’t about one right way to give birth.
Can my partner take it with me?
Yes, and partners are encouraged to. Much of the class focuses on how a support person can help, and the workbook includes planning your partner’s role.
When do I take the class?
Whenever it suits you. The class is online and self-paced, so you can watch on your own schedule and revisit the videos as you practice.
What’s included?
Video lessons you can practice along with, plus a virtual workbook with exercises to complete together.
How is this different from the All Access Class Pass?
Comfort Measures ($67) is one class focused on comfort in labor. The All Access Class Pass ($149) includes Comfort Measures plus Preparing for Your Hospital Birth, Intro to Childbirth, Bringing Home Baby and Breastfeeding.
Who can I contact with a question?
Email info@birthandbabyuniversity.com and the BBU team will help.
Walk into labor with tools you’ve practiced.
Comfort Measures is $67, self-paced and made for you and your partner.