Ready for Cesarean Birth Class:
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday, July 15th 6:30-9pm
at Illuminated Birth & Company in Acton, MA
Registration required—sign up below!
Prepare for a calm, informed, and empowering cesarean birth!
If you’ve been told you may need a cesarean, or you’re planning one…
You might be wondering:
What will it actually feel like?
Will I still get to have a meaningful, connected birth experience?
How do I advocate for what matters to me in the OR?
This class is here to walk you through it—step by step—so you can move into your birth feeling grounded, informed, and supported.
Because a cesarean birth isn’t something that’s “happening to you.”
It is still your birth.
And you deserve to feel calm, confident, and part of every decision.
"I truly appreciated her ability to not only educate us on what to expect on the day of delivery, but also how to advocate for ourselves."
- Danielle
Cesarean for Breech Presentation
A Gentle Cesarean
Birth Class
This class is for you if you are:
Planning a scheduled cesarean birth
Navigating a pregnancy where a cesarean is likely
Wanting to understand your options and preferences within a hospital setting
Hoping to create a gentle, family-centered cesarean experience
Partners and support people are strongly encouraged to attend—because your team matters.
What you'll learn...
The most common reasons for cesarean birth
What to expect—from the night before your birth through the recovery room
How to create a more gentle, connected cesarean experience
Your options within hospital policies (yes, you have more than you think)
Anesthesia basics and how to feel more prepared going in
The support person’s role—what actually helps in the OR and beyond
What the first hours and days postpartum may look like
Advocacy + empowerment (woven throughout)
You’ll also learn how to:
Ask clear, confident questions
Communicate your preferences with your care team
Stay grounded—even when things feel medical or unfamiliar
Because preparation isn’t just about knowing what will happen…
It’s about knowing how to stay connected to yourself inside of it.
About Your Instructor,
Clara O’Rourke
Clara O'Rourke (she/her), a researcher-turned doula and childbirth educator, brings a mix of science and mindful practices to birth work. She has supported thousands of families to prepare for beautiful birth experiences through her programs, resources, and services.
Her passion? Supporting people - like you- learn how to harness their inner power during life's most magnificent transitions.
Come as you are. As a neurodivergent and queer birth worker, Clara is passionate about creating inclusive spaces for people to access information and techniques for a calm and supported birth experience.
Imagine this…
Walking into your cesarean feeling:
Informed—not rushed or confused
Supported—not sidelined
Calm—not bracing for the unknown
That’s what we’re creating here.
Sign up below. Your ticket includes a spot for you and your birthing partner.
FSA/HSA cards accepted.
Certificates will be issued after the class as proof of completion if needed for insurance reimbursement.
If you are facing economic hardship and need support to participate, don't hesitate to reach out so we can ensure childbirth education is accessible for you: info@clearlightbirth.com