You're busy. You need the tools that make a real difference.

This bundle is intended to be used for education on what you can do - breathing, touch, movement, medication and positioning - so contractions feel more manageable and you feel more supported. Clear guidance for unmedicated, epidural, or somewhere in between. It's best if you're looking for specific or additional information or missed a class on this topic.  This bundle is *not* a comprehensive childbirth course. If you're looking for that, check out "The Birth Options Course" under Products.

You know the stages on paper. Now you want what actually helps.

No matter the type of birth, there are simple, evidence-backed ways to manage your comfort and work with your body. There are medicated and unmedicated tools and specific labor and pushing positions that will benefit you and your baby. This bundle is for birthing people, sure. But it is also the *essential toolkit* for partners and support people. As a doula, this is the stuff I wish everyone had because it's where I provide most support during a birth.

What you'll learn

Actionable Comfort Techniques

Breath, touch, heat/cold, environment, rhythm so contractions feel more manageable.

Movement and Positioning for Comfort and Progress

Upright, side‑lying, hands‑and‑knees, asymmetrical, restful with clear cues for when to try and when to switch, epidural or not.

Partner-Ready Support

Counter‑pressure, timing, encouragement, advocacy. Adaptable for unmedicated labor or with an epidural, in any birth setting.

What's covered

This bundle is for parents and partners who want to understand their comfort options and the power of movement in birth. You will learn practical pain management techniques, optimal labor positions (even with an epidural) and how to actively help your baby navigate the pelvis. PAIN MANAGEMENT AND COMFORT MEASURES - How pain plays a different role in labor than “real life” - How to determine when more support is needed - What medicated options you have - Unmedicated comfort measures and how and when to use them MOVEMENT AND POSITIONING - How the baby moves during labor - How the pelvis opens to support baby’s movement - Why movement in labor is so important, even with an epidural - What positions can be useful at different points in labor - Pushing positions

7 videos

Downloadable resources and evidence-based links

Lifetime access, self-paced, mobile friendly

Options-first approach and practical skills

Optional 45-minute private session add-on

More!

The syllabus

3 Chapters · 8 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 13: Pain Management + Comfort Measures

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      M13_L1_Pain Management and Comfort Measures_Role of Pain

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      M13_L2_Medicated Pain Management Options

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      M13_L3_Unmedicated Comfort Measures

  2. 2

    Module 14: Movement + Positioning

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      M14_L1_Movement and Positions_Background and Vocabulary

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      M14_L2_The Pelvis

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      M14_L3_Positions During Labor

  3. 3

    Want personalized support?

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      45-Minute Private Birth Prep Session

Lisa Kourakos, CD(DONA), MA Ed.

Hi, I’m Lisa! 👋 I’m a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, and the founder of Steady Birth.  With an M.A. in Education and a passion for evidence-based care, I built this course to fill the gaps so often left by standard childbirth ed. It’s the exact resource I wish all my doula clients had, completely free of an agenda and with options clearly (and not overwhelmingly!) laid out.  I'm dedicated to helping parents and partners understand their options, gain confidence in their decisions, and navigate their unique journey feeling prepared and empowered.

What people are saying

Testimonials

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The course is incredibly empowering, approachable, and thoughtfully done balancing evidence-based education with personal insight, practical tips, and real-life experience in a way that never feels overwhelming or fear-based. It gave me a much better understanding of my options during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, while also helping me feel more confident advocating for myself and holding boundaries. I would absolutely recommend Steady Birth to anyone looking for childbirth education that feels informed, grounded, supportive, and genuinely encouraging.
Rachel O.

First time parent

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Lisa is an incredible childbirth educator. We liked it so much that we reached out again for our second. We were honored to be one of the first to enroll in her self guided lessons. Her videos are very informative, clear, and run at a great pace. We watched a few videos at a time and it was very convenient. We highly recommend Lisa!
Alan W

Second time parent

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We loved how comprehensive and practical the course is. It’s such a valuable resource, especially for couples like us who needed a flexible, digital option.
Jessica R.

First time parent

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