May In-Person Birth and Breastfeeding Class

Birth with Confidence!

Join childbirth expert and midwife Kristen Shook, LM, RN, CPM, CLS, and feel empowered every step of the way.
What You’ll Gain:

🌟 8 hours of in-person instruction with Kristen and a supportive group of peers.  One support person welcome.
🌟 Preparation for every labor scenario – stay calm and ready for anything
🌟 Confidence and ease breastfeeding your baby
🌟 Essential baby care knowledge for you and your partner

Class Details:

For those due in June, July, August of 2026. Classes are held Monday evenings on May  4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 630pm-830pm.
📍 Location: Elev8, 777 Boyd Ave, Traverse City, MI
⚠️ Limited spots available – sign up now to secure your place!  Your spot includes you and a support person!  **Note that you have to fill out a liability waver for both people for being in the climbing gym facility.  Please do that at this link before attending your first class.  Then check in when you arrive at the front desk.

There will be another class offered in August of 2026 for those due in Sept-Dec.  Sponsored by Northern Glow Midwifery and JoyBelly Pregnancy. Reach out to hello@joybellypregnancy.com with any questions.

Scholarship available.  Email Hello@JoyBellyPregnancy.com for application.

Testimonials

Jess + Wes

Kristen’s group class was a great experience for me and my husband when we were expecting our first child. Her course covered everything from labor to breastfeeding in a way that was open and non-judgmental to anyone’s birth plan preferences. Her techniques for handling the birthing process were very helpful and her kind spirit made it easy to ask hard questions and confront common fears. I’d highly recommend this course to all expecting parents!

Mariah

Absolutely loved the class!!!! You did an amazing job, and all my fears about birth have subsided. I know even my husband loved the class and he is not a class room type person!

Audrey & Alex

Kristen Shook's pregnancy and childbirth class helped us feel more confident and comfortable ahead of having our first baby. We would absolutely recommend this class to expecting parents of any experience level. In this class, you will receive empowering information and positive connections.