Say hello to the birth of your dreams
Say hello to the birth of your dreams
Go from this...
- Doubts about your ability to birth
- Fear of complications
- Worry about the pain
- Feeling out of control
...to this
- Confidence & faith in your body
- Feeling empowered & in control
- Joyful excitement & anticipation
- A transformative birth experience
Have a confident, empowered birth with the #1 bestselling online childbirth class
Hosted by Genevieve Howland, bestselling author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth, and Certified Nurse Midwife Maura Winkler, the Mama Natural Birth Course is the most comprehensive natural childbirth education available online.
Ready to achieve your best birth experience without feeling overwhelmed or stressed about every detail?
This isn’t just for “crunchy” moms or home birthers
Our course has empowered thousands of women in all stages of motherhood, across a wide range of birthing preferences and situations.
- Home birth
- Hospital birth
- Birth center
- Unmedicated
- Unsure of birth plans
- Medicated
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Here’s exactly what you’ll get with the Mama Natural Birth Course
Expert instruction
Taught by a Certified Nurse Midwife, Lactation Consultant, and Certified Doula.
24/7 on-demand access
Learn at your own pace, whenever and however it fits your schedule.
Step-by-step modules
Natural pain relief, stages of childbirth, how to face the unexpected, and so much more.
Supportive community
Join thousands of like-minded mamas in our active and positive support group!
Modules for dads
Fun and practical segments just for him. Watch the course together and make it a date!
Peace of mind
You’ll be fully equipped to navigate childbirth with calm and confidence.
Plus, you’ll get these money-saving bonuses when you enroll today
Breastfeeding master class
Taught by our IBCLC Lactation Consultant.
Natural childbirth videos
Real stories, real inspiration, nothing held back.
Childbirth affirmations
Professional recordings to train mind, body & spirit.
Printable resources
Labor playbook, checklists, practice drills, and more!
Handcrafted bracelet
An inspirational gift from our charity partner in Haiti.
Pregnancy affirmation cards
Beautifully printed for daily encouragement.
Get Everything You Need to Prepare for Your Best Birth
- 8-part comprehensive video series
- Practice videos for you & your partner
- Natural childbirth videos
- Printable cheat sheets & guides
- Student groups moderated by a Doula
- Special training for VBAC birth
- Breastfeeding master class
- Natural pregnancy affirmation cards
- Childbirth affirmations audio recordings
- Prenatal exercise video
- Handmade bracelet from charity partner
No risk, 30-day money back guarantee
We believe so strongly in the effectiveness of our course that we want to make it completely risk-free for you.
Give the Mama Natural Birth Course a good, honest try. If you don’t think our course will help you have the birth you desire, we’ll refund your tuition, less the cost of the cards and bracelet we ship when you sign up.
No risk, no hassle, and no hard feelings.
See what other mamas say about this course!
Inside the Mama Natural Birth course, we’ll show you exactly how to achieve a calm, confident, natural birth – all taught by a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Overview & Reality Check
Meet your instructors, hear the actual
truth, and dive into our birth stories!
Overview & Reality Check
Meet your instructors, hear the actual
truth, and dive into our birth stories!
Preparing Mind, Body & Spirit
Uncover the secrets for your best, most natural pregnancy and childbirth.
Preparing Mind, Body & Spirit
Uncover the secrets for your best, most natural pregnancy and childbirth.
Your support team
See who you need on your “dream team,” plus three must-have accessories.
Your support team
See who you need on your “dream team,” plus three must-have accessories.
Early & Active labor
Dive into childbirth boldly and confidently with our step-by-step plan.
Early & Active labor
Dive into childbirth boldly and confidently with our step-by-step plan.
Transition & Pushing
Discover new pain relief strategies and birthing techniques that actually work.
Transition & Pushing
Discover new pain relief strategies and birthing techniques that actually work.
Birth & the Third Stage of Labor
Breathe in that “new baby” smell! Plus, the truth about the “Third Stage” of labor.
Birth & the Third Stage of Labor
Breathe in that “new baby” smell! Plus, the truth about the “Third Stage” of labor.
Navigating the Unexpected
Gather the tools and information you need to handle setbacks and surprises.
Navigating the Unexpected
Gather the tools and information you need to handle setbacks and surprises.
Aftercare for Mama & Baby
Learn how to care for yourself and your baby… the natural way.
Aftercare for Mama & Baby
Learn how to care for yourself and your baby… the natural way.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Included with every enrollment, we created this bonus class for all the moms who’ve had a caesarean section before but desire a natural childbirth this time around.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Included with every enrollment, we created this bonus class for all the moms who’ve had a caesarean section before but desire a natural childbirth this time around.
Breastfeeding Master Class
The breast is best! And while up to 95% of women are biologically able to breastfeed exclusively, only about 40% make it to 3 months, and only 20% make it to 6 months.
Breastfeeding Master Class
The breast is best! And while up to 95% of women are biologically able to breastfeed exclusively, only about 40% make it to 3 months, and only 20% make it to 6 months.
Meet your host Genevieve
Meet your host Genevieve
Hi there! I’m Genevieve Howland, Certified Doula (CD), bestselling author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth and creator of MamaNatural.com, the most popular natural pregnancy and parenting site online.
I’m a mom of three, and I’ve had three very different births! From a 27-hour endurance event with my first, to a wild and wonderful homebirth that happened so fast that my husband caught the baby before the midwife arrived!
Since 2010, I’ve been on a mission to help other mamas have the empowered births that they desire! This course has been a labor of love for over a decade now, and I’m so proud of all the resources and life-changing information we’ve created to help you.
Meet your Midwife Maura
Meet your Midwife Maura
Hello, I’m Maura Winkler, a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Registered Nurse (RN), and Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I’m also a mom of four!
I started my career in medical school, but the “intervention-first” approach of hospital birth inspired me to pursue my true calling of midwifery.
I now run a midwife practice in Buffalo, NY and own a birth center there too. I’ve attended hundreds of natural births, and look forward to giving you the practical, evidence-based tools you need to have the birth you desire.
Ready to rock your childbirth with calm confidence?
Watch a sneak peek of the course!
Our students love
the Mama Natural Birth Course
Loved it! First time mom.
This course helped me achieve my goal of a natural birth at home with my husband catching our baby! I recommend it to all other mamas!
A perfect fit
I learned all the techniques, felt prepared for the unexpected, and my heart felt prepared as well.
Thank you Mama Natural!
Loved this course!! Did it with my husband – made for great date nights. The FB group was an especially great resource!
I’m so glad I found it!
I went into my birth feeling confident and empowered and with clear techniques to give me the birth I’d been praying for!
I felt so calm and ready
I attribute much of my successful natural birth to the wonderful help I received from this course. I’m back for round two because I believe in it that much!
Invest in yourself and baby
I felt so empowered with the wealth of knowledge, videos, worksheets, and community you get connected to. I can’t recommend this birth course ENOUGH!
10 out of 10!
I loved the practical advice and tips for natural pain relief and detailed information about the whole birthing process. 10 out of 10 if you’re looking to labor naturally, at home, hospital, or birthing center.
This is the course for you!
Mama Natural’s course gave me the tools and information I needed to make informed decisions in the moment. If you are looking to have a natural birth, this is the course for you!
You made it to the end of the page.
Bravo! You’re obviously committed
to having your best, most natural birth.
You made it to the end of the page. Bravo! You’re obviously committed to having your best, most natural birth.
This is what motherhood is all about: Caring with your whole heart and soul to provide the best support and opportunities for your family.
Maura and I would love to serve you on your pregnancy and childbirth journey. Here’s what you can expect when you take our course.
You will be prepared. We walk you through the entire process of preparing for your best natural birth so you can be calm and in control on delivery day.
You’ll have all your questions answered. This course is midwife and doula approved. It’s also evidence-based and up to date with the latest research on everything from water births, gentle cesareans, and skin to skin contact so you won’t have to wonder what’s best for you. You’ll know.
You’ll have your best, most natural birth. You’ll feel in control and empowered on your big day. When interventions are necessary, you’ll learn how to optimize and “naturalize” them for the best outcome possible.
You’ll have fun! No boring lectures or unnecessarily long sessions. Our course is fresh and uses images, illustrations, and animations to bring your lessons to life.
You can test it out risk-free. If you are unhappy for any reason, we offer a no-hassle 30 day money back guarantee.
I’d be honored to walk alongside you on this journey.
Got one last question?
No problem!
We’ve covered all the bases to make sure you’re fully informed and confident in this course.
How long will it take me to complete this course?
The total course content is around 12 hours in length. Technically, you could flex the binge-watching muscles Netflix gave you and power through it in one day!
But, if you’ve got the time, it’s best to space the classes out so you can really practice and absorb everything.
Can I pay with my FSA, HSA, or HRA card?
Yes. Childbirth classes are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and we do accept FSA / HSA / HRA cards as well. If you have additional questions about getting reimbursed with your FSA, HSA, or HRA account, contact [email protected].
Is there any long-term commitment?
Nope. You’ve got enough of a long-term commitment growing inside of you.
You can pay all at once or in monthly installments. The monthly installments work like this: If you enroll on July 1, the first charge will take place then, the second charge will be on August 1, and the final charge on September 1. Never anything more. We split payments up like this to make life easier for you, as we know pregnancy can be an expensive time.
How long will I have access to the course?
You have a full year to work through the course at your own pace.
What if I don’t like the course?
We offer a 30-day money back guarantee. If you’re not happy within the first 30 days, we will refund your tuition paid minus the $35 for the bracelet and affirmation cards that we send students in the mail.
We believe so strongly in the power and effectiveness of our course that we want to make it completely risk free for you.
Do you really give 10% of your profits to charity?
We most certainly do. Maternal health is a passion of mine, whether it’s here in North America or on the other side of the world.
The bad news is that maternal mortality rates in the developing world are truly horrifying.
The good news is that the money you and I can raise together makes a huge and significant difference in the lives of so many mamas and babies.
Is this course for my partner too?
Heck yes! We designed the Mama Natural Birth Course to be informative and entertaining for mamas and their significant others as well, whether that’s a husband, boyfriend, partner, or family member.
I’m in my third trimester. Is it too late for me to take the course?
Nope. The only time it’s too late is if you’re in transition (and even then you could watch some videos about post birth). The course is designed for you to complete it as quickly or as slowly as you’d like.
The total course content is around 12 hours in length. Technically, you could power through and do it all in one day! But, if you’ve got the time, it’s best to space the classes out so you can really practice and absorb everything you need to know.
This is my second baby. Should I still take the course?
If you want a natural childbirth, yes! The course is aimed at all parents-to-be, whether this is your first or your twentieth birth. (And if it’s the latter, we can connect you to our TV talent agent as well.)
I’m planning a hospital birth. Will the course still help me?
Absolutely! In fact, it’s even more important for you to take this class! The information, strategies, practices, and tools you will learn in the Mama Natural Birth Course will help you have your best, most informed birth no matter where you choose to deliver.
I’m planning a home birth. Is this course right for me?
First, congratulations! Second, yes! You will learn so many tools and exercises that will help you with your home birth. You’ll develop an awareness of your body and the birth process that will put your mind at ease. You’ll also master comfort measures that will help you ride through the intensity of birth and help you embrace this transformative event!
I’m planning a VBAC. Is this course for me?
Yes, yes, and yes! We’ve got a special bonus class just for moms who are preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean. As a doula, co-host Maura has helped dozens of mamas have successful VBACs, and she’ll share all her wisdom with you too.
I live internationally. Can I still take the course?
Sure! We want international mamas to get in on the love. The techniques and principles that we cover in the course are universal, and will inform and enrich your childbirth no matter where you live. You’ll have to put up with our funny accents, though!
Oh, and you’ll need to pay for the class in US dollars via your credit card. We don’t charge any pesky transaction fees for you to use a foreign credit card, but your bank or credit card holder may charge you one of these:
- A conversion fee to put your payment into US dollars
- A “foreign transaction” fee since our business is based outside of your country
Do you ship your cards and bracelets internationally?
I’m afraid we can’t cover the costs of international shipping with the standard enrollment fees. Instead, we will refund the $35 value of the physical goods from your purchase price. Just sign up now at the regular price and we will refund you automatically.