BECOME A CONFIDENT BIRTH TEAM

The Balanced Birth Class For Couples

Learn everything you need to know about childbirth, avoiding unneeded interventions, and working as a team during labor.

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Our Balanced Approach to Birthing

Being pregnant in the age of social media is hard. If you're like most women, the constant barrage of information has left you feeling overwhelmed - not educated.

 And all the contradictory opinions have left you confused and afraid to make the wrong decisions.

​You’ve probably heard labor is excruciating and you’re insane to try for an unmedicated birth. Why would you torture yourself? And why put your baby in danger?

​Or maybe you've heard the opposite - that birth is a natural process and hospitals only get in the way. If you decide to get an epidural, you’re weak. You’re a failure.

 So who's telling the truth? Is it better to go natural? Do hospitals make it safer or more dangerous?

Well, here’s the truth:

  • Every birth is unique.

  • It can be challenging but also blissful.

  • It’s safe, but there can be complications.

  • You can have a mind-blowing, amazing birth wherever you choose to have your baby.

  • And there are benefits and risks to every decision.

  • Our balanced approach to birthing isn’t sexy. It doesn’t get all the likes and clicks.

But it’s the truth. And that’s what you'll learn in our course - the truth about childbirth.

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👎 The problem with hospital birth classes...

They don’t teach women how to cope with labor naturally. Even if you plan to have an epidural, you will experience pain at some point, especially early on. And many times epidurals don’t even work properly!

👎 The problem with natural birth classes...

They give false promises of easy, ecstatic, or "painless" births while demonizing doctors and interventions. If something unexpected occurs during labor, moms aren’t empowered to make decisions and advocate for themselves because they only trained for a natural birth.

👉 And the BIG elephant in the room...

Most classes ignore partners, even though the large majority of women choose their partner to support them during labor. It's nearly impossible to find a truly couples-focused curriculum.

💕 Welcome to the beautiful world of balance...

This is the birth course for you if you want the best of both worlds - to learn how to give birth naturally but understand the benefits and risks of ALL your options. Our course is perfect whether you choose a hospital, birth center, or home birth.

And if you plan to have your partner in the delivery room, there's literally not a more couples-focused course on the Internet (because a couple teaches ours!)​

The one-size-fits-all approach will no longer do. We believe in personalized childbirth education that trains women how to achieve the birth they want but also ready for the unpredictable.

Are you ready for you and your partner to feel empowered and confident no matter what you face during labor? Then, let's get started!

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We Started a Movement

Our top-selling course has helped thousands of couples in over 36 countries have fear-free, joy-filled births!

Hear More from Our Students

Watch the video to learn how our method empowers students to birth with confidence.

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)

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Features You'll Love

  • On-demand Lessons

    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.

  • Live Q&A

    Get instant answers to your questions during our live Q&A sessions that are thorough and personalized for our students.

  • Downloadable Resources

    Have all the information you need at your fingertips during labor with our handy printouts and cheat sheets.

  • Private Support Groups

    Find community through our birth and postpartum support group plus our special dads-only group!​

  • Hands-on Demonstrations

    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.

  • Lifetime Access

    Are you having more kids? No worries! Unlike most courses, we give our students lifetime access to all lessons, materials, support groups, and course updates.

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.

The Balanced Birth Method™

The Balanced Birth Method™ is the exact method I teach as a certified doula and childbirth educator, and it incorporates the best elements of common methods like Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, Bradley Method, and evidence-based practices to create a complete, balanced approach to birthing.​

And it’s also couples-focused because we’ve found most women want to get their partners involved during labor, but just don’t know how. Ben teaches alongside me the whole time sharing his experiences with our three births and the most important support tips. There’s no “special lesson” for partners. The whole course is for partners!

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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.

Popular Bonuses

  • Avoid Tearing Masterclass

    This is the most in-depth class on avoiding vaginal tears you'll find - an exclusive bonus for birth class students!

  • Guide to Inductions eBook

    You might create the perfect birth plan but getting induced can change everything. Never fear! Our in-depth eBook will give you specific strategies for achieving the birth you want even if you get induced.

  • Relaxation Audio

    Get into the right mindset and learn to relax your body for labor using our downloadable, guided-relaxation audio.

  • Natural Birth Cheat Sheets

    It's impossible to remember everything from the course when you go into labor. That's why we've included quick-reference cheat sheets for you download and take to the delivery room!

Included: The Birth & Postpartum for Couples

Too many women focus so much on their birth plans and forget to plan for postpartum! So we created an in-depth Birth and Postpartum Planner for Couples to help you and your partner think through everything and get on the same page.

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Course Overview

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

Unbeatable Value
1 Low Price

40 on-demand and interactive video lessons with lifetime access ($450)
Avoiding Tearing Masterclass ($75)
Birth & Postpartum Planner ($75)
Natural Birth Cheat Sheets ($30)
Complete Guide to Inductions eBook ($40)
Deep relaxation exercises w/ audio ($40)
Private support groups ($400)
Mobile-friendly interface for on-the-go learning ($20)

Total Value: $1,135

YOUR PRICE: $149

(or 3 easy payments of $54!)

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  • Test Drive It, Risk-free

    We're so confident you'll love our course that we offer a generous 30-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!

  • Here's How to Enroll for FREE!

    Did you know health insurance often covers childbirth classes? Many students take our class for FREE by reimbursing themselves with their HSA/FSA or by submitting their invoice to their insurance for a direct reimbursement. Check your plan to see what options are available!

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Frankly, there's a reason that content is free. 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-time moms who regretted "winging it" with their first birth.

    There's simply no comparison between our comprehensive course and the other option: spending hours upon hours of doom scrolling TikTok, searching YouTube at random, or reading generic blogs. So stressful!

  • We feel so confidently that you will love it that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee! No questions asked.

  • Yes! Childbirth education courses are eligible for reimbursement through most flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) or heath reimbursement arrangements (HRA). For more information on how to receive reimbursement, contact your FSA/HSA/HRA benefits administrator for more information.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes! The lessons are self-paced with live Q&A held periodically on our online support group. Miss a session? Just ask our community of incredible parents or message us privately and we'll make sure you get the answer you need fast.

    By the way, you'll love the lessons. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Yes! We have a private facebook group moderated by Ben and Jessica where you can ask any questions you may have, meet other couples virtually, and get additional input about your birth plan.

More Questions? Don't be shy!