What if childbirth didn’t feel scary?
What if it felt grounded and empowering?
A Childbirth Education Retreat for Third-Trimester Couples
Couples planning a hospital birth: This retreat is for you and your partner.
Join us at the beautiful Blue Lantern Inn in breathtaking Dana Point for a one-day, in-person childbirth education retreat designed for couples planning a hospital birth—who want to feel informed and steady without pretending they aren’t scared or overthinking every “what if.”
This is a calm, grounded alternative to traditional childbirth classes.
No fear-based teaching. No information overload.
Just thoughtful preparation that actually works in real life.
Sunday, March 8 · 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Blue Lantern Inn, Dana Point
Your registration includes:
✔ A full day of in-person childbirth education
✔ The Labor of Love Workbook + Birth Partner Playbook
✔ 60-minute Private Post-Retreat Birth Clarity Session
✔ Yummy, healthy lunch included
Investment: $597 per couple
What You Get
A Full Day of In-Person Childbirth Education—Plus So Much More!
At the heart of the Let’s Talk Birthy experience is a full-day, in-person childbirth education retreat led by two experienced doulas who have supported hundreds of families on the front lines of labor and delivery.
You’ll spend the day learning, asking questions, practicing skills, and preparing for birth in a calm, supportive environment—without overwhelm or fear-based teaching.
This is not a lecture.
It’s a grounded, interactive, real-life preparation experience.
This retreat isn’t about memorizing medical terms or chasing a “perfect” birth.
It’s about understanding what’s happening, knowing your options, and feeling supported—together.
Using a proven birth preparation and mindset approach, you’ll learn how to:
Stay calm and focused, even when things feel intense
Navigate hospital routines with confidence
Make informed decisions without panic or pressure
Communicate clearly and respectfully with your care team
Support each other through labor and birth
You’ll leave the day feeling:
More confident in your choices
More connected to each other
More prepared for both expected and unexpected turns in birth
Included With Your Experience
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A Gentle Guide to Hospital Birth Planning & Advocacy
You’ll receive a full-color, spiral-bound workbook designed to be intuitive, supportive, and easy to use.
The Labor of Love Workbook walks you through the same step-by-step planning process Alisa Marie uses with her private doula clients—refined over hundreds of hospital births.
Instead of memorizing information or feeling like you need to go to medical school, you’ll build clarity, confidence, and the ability to advocate for yourself.
Inside, you’ll find:
Guided journaling prompts
Discussion questions for you and your partner
Photo spreads and in-person activities
Advocacy tips and real-world examples
Cheat sheets and quick-reference guides
Step-by-step support for everything from building your birth team to creating your birth plan
Because pregnancy and childbirth don’t need to be scary—even though many moms quietly wonder:
What if no one listens to me?
What if I’m pressured when I’m exhausted or vulnerable?
What if I freeze and don’t know what to say?
What if I don’t fully understand what’s happening—or my options?
This workbook helps you feel grounded before you’re in labor—so you can respond with confidence when it matters most.
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The #1 thing moms say they need in labor?
A partner who already knows the plan.Without one, he often feels like a deer in the headlights when labor begins.
This is a birth plan for your partner—so you don’t have to explain, manage, or think once contractions start.
✔ Stage-by-stage labor support — Do This / Not That
✔ “Say This / Not That” cheat sheetYou won’t need to explain.
He already knows the play. -
One-on-One Post-Retreat Birth Clarity Session
Private Virtual Support with Alisa Marie Beyer or Dawn Thompson
You’ve done the retreat day.
You’ve completed the Labor of Love workbook.
You have a plan.And still…that quiet 2am voice lingers.
This 60-minute private virtual session gives you direct access to the same individualized support private doula clients receive.
You’ll review your birth plan, talk through lingering concerns, and practice real advocacy conversations—so preparation turns into confidence and planning turns into peace.
A Coastal Setting That Invites You to Slow Down
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Blue Lantern Inn offers sweeping ocean views and a warm, intimate atmosphere—perfect for slowing down, reconnecting, and preparing for birth together.
This relaxed yet refined coastal setting creates the ideal container for learning, reflection, meaningful conversation, and nervous-system calm as you enter the final weeks of pregnancy.
Retreat Lead By
Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator
Founder, Let’s Talk Birthy
Top Ten Woman Reimagining Childbirth Education Globally 2026
Alisa Marie Beyer
Birth/Postpartum Doula & Consumer Advocate
Founder, Birthify, Inc.
Award-Winning Maternal Health Advocate & Birth Reform Leader