Ready to make confident decisions for your body and your baby from the first contraction to postpartum?
Know Your Birth, is a Michigan-based, expert-led LIVE birthing education program designed for modern parents who want real evidence based guidance through birth and beyond.
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You're in your third trimester and about to birth and suddenly everything feels like a big decision.
You're trying to keep up, stay calm, be excited and Google just enough to feel prepared... but the truth is, you're overwhelmed.
And for most new parents, it usually comes down to one of these three things:
You’re already feeling pressure to know things you’ve never been taught.
Everyone’s asking questions: what’s your birth plan, will you do a Lamaze class, are you going natural? But no one’s actually explaining anything.
You’re Googling more than you’re sleeping.
Your brain won’t turn off. One question leads to five more. You're stuck between TikTok tips, outdated books, and rushed 10-minute appointments and yet - you’re still not sure what advice to trust.
You don’t want to just “wing it” through birth.
You want to feel informed, not reactive. Connected, not anxious. But everything feels so unfamiliar and you don’t know what you don’t know.
"Kristen made it so easy to ask hard questions. Her course was thorough, judgment-free, and genuinely empowering."
- Jess & Wes
INTRODUCING:
Know Your Birth
The trusted LIVE birth program built by a Michigan-based midwife and nurse to help you understand your options, reduce anxiety, and move through every stage of labor with calm and confidence.
Clear. Real. Practical.
LIVE Guidance You Can Use Right Now: Know what to expect at every stage so you can stop second-guessing your decisions.
Real-Life Tools, Not Theories: Expert answers, tools, and space to ask ALL questions. (even if they feel silly or hard to ask).
Feel Empowered Instead of Overwhelmed: Handle every phase of labor, including birth planning and postpartum, without fear or confusion.
Here's what Know Your Birth helps with immediately:
- The Pressure to Know It All
Stop guessing what you should know or when to learn it. We guide you through it in real time. - The Late-Night Panic Scroll
No more piecing together random info and hoping it applies to you. Ask Kristen. Get clarity. - The Fear of Getting It Wrong
Make decisions with confidence, not fear. We help you understand your options and what matters most.
"Kristen's program helped us feel more confident and comfortable ahead of our first baby. We’d absolutely recommend this to any expecting parent."
- Audrey + Alex
Here’s What to Expect:
Know Your Birth is not your average childbirth class and it's not your mom's Lamaze class. It’s LIVE and structured to grow with you and includes:
stages of labor
Understand how labor unfolds and when it is normal or on a new path. Know what positions to get into with each stage as well as when labor has taken a different path.
experienced midwife's tools
Kristen has walked through labor with hundreds of couples and has all kinds of tools and tricks to keep labor going smoothly and help with the intensity of it.
tools for partners
Don't stand there not sure how to help, but confidently have a list of skills and tools to offer your partner!
an entire toolbox of tricks
Printable handouts to go in your birth bag so that you won't forget all that you learned in the class to help through labor.
2026 Course Details:
Wednesday Evenings from 6-730pm ET
Best to take class when you're around 32-38 weeks pregnant
February Class
April Class
June Class
August Class
October Class
"All my fears about birth have subsided. Even my husband loved it—and he’s not a classroom guy!"
- Mariah
Here's What You Get Inside Know Your Birth:
Here's what people just like you are saying...
"Kristen's class helped us feel more confident and comfortable ahead of our first baby. We’d absolutely recommend this to any expecting parent."
- Audrey & Alex
"All my fears about birth have subsided. Even my husband loved it—and he’s not a classroom guy!"
- Mariah
"Kristen made it so easy to ask hard questions. Her course was thorough, judgment-free, and genuinely empowering."
- Jess & Wes
“How is this different from other birth classes?”
Most classes focus only on labor day prep. Know Your Birth covers the entire process- positions, hospital policies, partner support - so you’re not left filling in the gaps. Plus, you’re learning from a licensed midwife and nurse with 20+ years of real experience, not an influencer, doula or hobby educator.
“What if I just bring a birth plan to hospital? Isn't that enough?”
Birth plans are great and important to express your desires for your birth. But what are your desires? Do you know all your options? Do you know what is common in the birth room? Know Your Birth covers what to expect specific to a hospital birth as well as the basics of labor and breathing techniques. Know Your Birth walks your through a birth plan template with all of the things you don't even know to consider.
“I’m busy, how will I fit this into my calendar?”
That’s exactly why this course exists. Each session is just 90 minutes, once a month (weekly in the final month), with replays if you can’t join live. Instead of spending hours doom-scrolling, you’ll get everything you need in one place, saving you time, stress, and sleepless nights.
“What if something comes up during my pregnancy?”
Life (and pregnancy) are unpredictable. That’s why you get access to replays and resources you can return to whenever you need. If you miscarry, we’ll refund you in full.
“I’m only a few weeks pregnant - should I wait?”
Actually, the earlier you join, the more value you get, because we walk with you through every stage.
“Do I need to know anything before joining?”
Nope. This course is designed to meet you exactly where you are - whether you just found out you’re pregnant or you’re already in your second trimester.
“What if my partner wants to join too?”
They’re welcome! Many sessions include partner-specific guidance so they can feel confident supporting you.
FAQ
When are the calls?
What if I can’t attend live?
How do I access the materials?
Is this medical care?
What is the refund policy?
Wondering if there's a Guarantee?
Or course you are.
Our 15-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
We are committed to your satisfaction and believe you will find immense value in our "Know Your Birth" course. However, if for any reason you are not fully satisfied with the program, we offer a 15-day refund policy.
Here’s how it works:
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Engage with the Program:
Fully participate in the course for 15 days. Join the live Q&A sessions or watch replays. -
Evaluate Your Experience:
If, after 15 days, you feel that the course has not met your expectations or provided the support and knowledge you need, simply contact us to request a refund. -
Receive Your Refund:
We will process your refund promptly, ensuring that you receive your money back with no hassle.
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A final note from me
If you’ve landed on this page and you’re still reading, chances are you’re looking for real, trustworthy guidance to navigate your pregnancy and birth decisions—and you’re tired of piecing it all together from TikToks, Reddit threads, and rushed OB appointments.
Let me make it easy for you.
I created Know Your Birth because I’ve seen firsthand what happens when people don’t have access to clear, evidence-based education. I’ve been a registered nurse for over 20 years and a licensed midwife for more six. I’ve walked alongside hundreds of families through every kind of pregnancy and birth—home, hospital, joyful, complicated, straightforward, and unexpected.
And I’ve poured all that experience into this course.
This isn’t fluff, and it isn’t fringe. It’s the practical, grounded, empowering education I’ve offered in person for years—now carefully designed into a step-by-step course you can follow through your entire pregnancy and early postpartum.
It’s for you if:
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You’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice online.
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You want to understand what’s happening with your body and your baby.
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You’re done listening to horror stories and want facts, tools, and reassurance from someone who’s seen it all.
I’ve spent the last two years building this course to be your reliable guide—one you can turn to anytime, on your own terms, with zero judgment and 100% support.
In just a few days, you could be inside the course, finally feeling confident, informed, and ready.
Let’s do this together. You don’t have to navigate birth alone.
-Kristen Shook, LM, RN, CPM
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