The Balanced Birth Class For Couples
Achieve the birth you want, navigate the unexpected, and work as a team during labor.
The Balanced Birth Method™
Being pregnant these days? It’s like drinking from a firehouse of opinions. Everyone has advice, new warnings, and somehow you end up more overwhelmed than informed.
One person swears you’re crazy to try an unmedicated birth—why suffer? Another insists it’s the only “right” way, and if you get an epidural you’ve failed. No wonder you’re stuck wondering who’s right… and worrying you’ll make the wrong call.
Here’s the truth about childbirth…
Every birth is different.
It can be hard and beautiful.
It’s generally safe, but things can pop up.
There are pros and cons to every choice, and you can have an incredible birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home.
That’s what we teach—how to cut through the noise, trust yourself, and be ready for whatever comes.
👎 The problem with hospital birth classes...
They skip how to cope naturally. Even with an epidural, you’ll have to manage early labor—and sometimes the meds don’t work properly.
👎 The problem with natural birth classes...
They often promise easy, blissful, or "painless" births while demonizing doctors and interventions. Then, if something unexpected happens, you’re left feeling blindsided and unsure what to do.
👉 And what every class leaves out…
Your partner. Most women choose their partner to be their support, but almost no classes teach them how.
💕 Welcome to the beautiful world of balance...
Our Balanced Birth Method™ gives you the best of both worlds—real tools for going natural, a clear picture of all your options (including epidurals), and a couples-first approach (taught by a couple!). You’ll be ready for the birth you want yet confident if it takes a turn.
Are you ready to be equipped, supported, and ready for whatever comes your way during labor? Then, let's get started!
We Started a Movement
Our Balanced Birth Method™ has helped thousands of couples in over 40 countries have fear-free, joy-filled births!
Watch the video to learn how the Balanced Birth Method™ transforms couples into confident birth teams.
It’s More Than a Course: Meet Your Support Team!
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Attend live events led by trusted experts on pregnancy, postpartum. These sessions offer practical guidance, fresh perspective, and a chance to get your questions answered in real time. Missed a session? We’ll send you the recording!
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Get instant answers from real moms who’ve been in your shoes. This is a private support group moderated by experienced doulas - all questions welcomed! Our community is always uplifting, encouraging, and resourceful - a perfect way to escape the negativity of social media and find trustworthy information.
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Meet your personal virtual doula! DoulaAI™ is with you 24/7 to talk through your birth plans and even coach you during labor. Already had your baby? Troubleshoot breastfeeding issues, recover faster, and get newborn tips. This is a groundbreaking, exclusive feature inside our private mobile app.
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Sometimes it helps to connect with someone who can really relate to what you’re experiencing. That’s why our members can join due date groups and connect with moms going through the exact same changes, stresses, and joys!
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Online community is awesome, but so is in-person community! That’s why our members can join groups or find moms near them to connect at the playground or enjoy some coffee and conversation together.
What You Can Expect With Our Program
👉 Gain expert advice from a seasoned doula and certified birth educator you can trust.
👉 Learn the 4 Stages of Labor and how to know you're in labor without going to the hospital too late (or too early!)
👉 Understand the benefits and risks of every intervention and how to make decisions in the middle of labor if your birth plan changes.
👉 Master 27 natural labor-coping techniques to help you breathe and relax so you can labor as long as it takes - without a hint of agony. You might even enjoy your labor!
👉 Practice (as a couple) 19 powerful techniques your birth partner can use to help you through your worst contractions.
👉 Discover 5 pushing positions to get your baby out quickly and prevent tearing.
👉 Get on the same page with your partner through our discussion prompts and conversation starters.
👉 Understand your options after birth and the benefits and risks of all newborn procedures.
👉 Know exactly what to expect during postpartum and how your partner can support you during your transition to motherhood.
✅ Evidence-Based & Medically Reviewed
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"This course offers well-researched, evidence-based information about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. Ben and Jessica are fun and engaging without dismissing important topics. The layout and presentation of the modules is easy to follow despite being packed with valuable information."
Samantha C.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Meet Your Instructors
JESSICA LAGRONE, M.A.
Certified Childbirth Educator (CAPPA) & Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
BEN LAGRONE, Ed.S
Dad Coach & Education Specialist
We are Jessica and Ben Lagrone - @balanced.birth.couple!
I am a certified doula and childbirth educator and my husband, Ben, is an education specialist turned dad coach. We have three amazing children all with wildly different birth stories.
My first two I labored entirely unmedicated at a birth center, but at the end had to transfer to a hospital for medical reasons - one resulting in an emergency c-section. My third I had an unmedicated VBAC at a hospital.
My love for natural birth combined with my own unique birth experiences is what inspired me to create a balanced birth class so I could help moms avoid the ups and downs of what I experienced.
When I presented my dream to Ben, a fire lit inside him. “Ya know, I wish as your birth partner I was more equipped, too. What if I taught alongside you in the course?” That’s when we had the idea to create a truly couples-focused curriculum that empowered partners to give moms the support they need.
What the Evidence Says About Birth Partners
Having a trained birth partner reduces your risk of a c-section by 28%! Women choose our couples-focused course so their partners are equipped to provide them the support they deserve.
Course Overview
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Learn about the impact fear has on your pregnancy and labor
Make a plan for the best exercise and foods that will prepare your body for birth
Assess how well your provider and hospital will support you (and when you may need to switch)
Learn the key components of a highly effective labor support team
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Learn about your pregnant body and optimal baby positioning
Discover the 4 labor hormones and how they affect your body and baby
Know when you’re actually in labor and when to go to the hospital (it’s later than you think!)
Learn the stages of labor and exactly how your partner can support you during each one
Practice the best ways to push to avoid tearing
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Know your right to informed consent and how to confidently advocate for yourself because you’re educated
Learn the pros and cons, benefits and risks of every intervention and when you should say yes or no
Discover the most common reasons for induction (and when it’s actually necessary)
Know which at-home induction techniques actually work and when to use them.
Learn about c-sections and how to avoid one if possible
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Learn the three things you can do to labor epidural-free for as long as you need
Practice 7 specific relaxation and breathing techniques
Get your partner to support you with 6 pain-melting techniques
Practice positions that will help your labor move quickly, even if you have an epidural
Learn specific positions you can use to push out your baby effectively
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Know what to expect immediately after your baby is born
Decide which newborn tests and medications you want and don’t want
Learn about the benefits of the Golden Hour on breastfeeding and bonding
Make a plan for your postpartum recovery and how your partner can support you
Learn how to help your relationship with your partner thrive during postpartum
Create your Birth Wish List with your partner
🎉 Bonus Courses!
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Support your body throughout pregnancy with safe, effective workouts that build strength, correct imbalances, and prepare your pelvic floor for birth and recovery. Our Balanced Body Prenatal Exercises help you feel strong, supported, and ready for the journey ahead. Taught by a Body Ready Method™ Pro!
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Watch real birth videos and interviews from a variety of settings: unmedicated in a hospital, epidural in a hospital, home birth, birth center, and even a c-section. This helps moms and dads visualize best practices and understand the full spectrum of the birth experience.
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The only couples-focused pregnancy course in the world! This course takes mom and partner through each week of pregnancy so you know what to expect and how you both can be 100% prepared for birth and postpartum. At the end of each video, you’ll get discussion questions to grow your relationship and become a parenting team. Taught by a certified doula and Lamaze educator and her dad-coach husband!
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This deep dive teaches you everything you should do to prevent perineal tearing during delivery.
Features You’ll Love
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Unlock ALL our couples-focused downloadables:
The Birth Plan Template for Couples
The Hospital Bag Checklist for Couples
Unmedicated Hospital Birth Cheat Sheet for Couples
Epidural Birth Cheat Sheet for Couples
Partner Support Cheat Sheet
Avoiding an Unnecessary C-section Cheat Sheet for Couples
35 Convos Every Pregnant Couple Should Have
The Pregnant Couple Playbook (101 Activities)
The Postpartum Planner for Couples
The Postpartum Recovery Guide for Couples
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Gear Checklist
Newborn Essentials Checklist for Couples
21 Nourishing Postpartum Freezer Meals
56 Postpartum Date-Night-In Ideas
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Avoid scheduling nightmares and needless fluff of in-person classes with our on-demand video lessons you can watch whenever you want on any device - including smart tvs.
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Our courses and community are hosted on our own private, sleek, and easy-to-use mobile app. Watch courses, attend workshops, and ask your questions without every getting out your laptop.
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We believe in interactive, hands-on learning. Start applying our methods immediately by following our step-by-step demos on labor coping techniques, pushing positions, and more.
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Are you having more kids? No worries! Unlike most courses, we give our students lifetime access to all lessons, materials, support community, and course updates.
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Get 100% Reimbursed by Health Insurance!
Did you know most health insurance plans cover prenatal and postnatal classes? Many students take our class for FREE by reimbursing themselves with their HSA/FSA or by submitting their invoice to their insurance for direct reimbursement. Check your plan to see what options are available!
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Money-Back Guarantee
We're so confident you'll love our courses that we offer a generous 14-day money-back guarantee. If you don't feel 100% prepared for your birth, or you simply decide it's not for you - just let us know!
Choose Pricing
You might get 100% reimbursed by your health insurance or HSA! (See FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions
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It’s very common for our students! Prenatal and postnatal courses are eligible for reimbursement through most flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) or heath reimbursement arrangements (HRA). Since every health plan varies, we cannot guarantee approval, but we provide all the instructions and documentation you need to apply. For information on your plan’s benefits and reimbursement process, contact your FSA/HSA/HRA benefits administrator.
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Self-paced. All the videos, demonstrations, and downloadable resources are 100% on-demand, so you can watch anytime, anywhere. Each video is has subtitles, is mobile-friendly, and you can easily cast them onto a smart TV. Speed 'em up, slow 'em down. This is any place, any pace learning.
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There's simply nothing that compares to our comprehensive program. Our course has been medically reviewed, is taught by a certified instructor, and trusted by thousands of moms all over the world - many who are second, third, even fourth-time moms who regretted "winging it" during prior births.
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YES! We cover home births, birth center births and unmedicated hospital births in-depth. We also have an entire module on coping with labor pain where we train you and your birth partner on everything from relaxation to counter pressure to how to use a birth ball. This course is also good for you because in case something unexpected happens during your labor, you'll be equipped to make decisions because you know the evidence. That's something you will not find with natural-birth-only classes. We are passionate about giving couples a comprehensive education so they're ready for anything!
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Absolutely! Here's why: A) we cover many techniques and strategies to help you have a successful epidural. B) Even with an epidural, you still need to learn how to cope with labor pain. Early labor and the time in triage/waiting for the anesthesiologist will be MISERABLE if you aren't prepared! C) You will face with decisions after your epidural that impact your body and baby that our course covers.
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No way! We actually recommend that couples wait to take our course until at least 28 weeks so you won't forget any of the info you learn.
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Each client receives LIFETIME ACCESS to the course! So go through the modules as often as you need and use them as refreshers at any point during your pregnancy and future pregnancies.
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Yes! Childbirth is one thing that connects women all over the world. There will be some differences (for example when we talk about common hospital policies), but most of what is discussed will apply to you.
You will need to pay in USD at checkout, but you'll need to check with your credit card company for any added fees on their end.
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You can go through this course literally at any pace. You could binge watch it all in a weekend, or you could do it over the course of many weeks. You can also skip over sections if you want to (although we don't really recommend this because the information we present builds on itself). The course played at normal speed takes about 5 hours.
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Yes, we feel so confidently that you will love our courses and community that we offer a 14-day money back guarantee.