Your common questions about the services Sweet Peas offers, answered! Frequently Asked Questions About the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Can’t I educate myself online using search engines and videos? So much of what you find online is either incomplete or inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence-Based Birth® Childbirth Class is that we curate the best evidence-based information and engage you and your partner in the learning process. Won't my doctors and nurses tell me what to do? Routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and there is so much pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner how to be your own advocate—a skill you can use for the rest of your life! My friends told me that taking a childbirth class is a waste of time. Is that true? There are a lot of poor-quality classes out there that have given childbirth education a bad reputation. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN, knows how to make classes exciting for young adults. The end result is a class that is motivating and SO much fun to participate in. You will learn more than you could ever imagine! What will I actually learn in this class that could be of use to me? Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. When labor starts, you and your partner will be ready! About My Birth/Postpartum Support Services Do you take insurance? Currently, I operate my private practice without accepting insurance, and I require a 50% non-refundable retainer fee to hold my calendar for your dates. This allows me to focus on providing personalized care tailored to your needs. I provide detailed invoices with information that your insurance requires for you to seek reimbursement. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss payment options. Looking for another way to pay? With BeHerVillage you can add my services to your registry and encourage your family and friends to help pay for it! Do you do overnight shifts? While I'm happy to care for infants as parents grab a much-needed nap, I do not provide overnight services unless I'm attending a birth. I serve postpartum clients as early as 6 AM and as late as 11 PM. I believe families benefit more from my guidance during the day. My focus is on sharing valuable knowledge and practical support to help parents navigate early postpartum recovery and new parenthood while present and engaged. I want to ensure that you have the tools and resources you need to thrive as a family once I am no longer working with you. How much does your support cost? My birth support service is $3000 and includes prenatal prep, lactation counseling, and postpartum care. I offer flexible, postpartum-only support packages starting at $70 per hour, with no hourly minimum required. Parents have the freedom to customize a package of total hours that best fits their needs and budgets. Please note that a 50% non-refundable retainer of the total service fee is due at signing to secure your spot on my calendar. What areas do you serve? I currently serve families in-person for birth and postpartum support in North San Diego County, offering classes and workshops in both San Diego and Monterey Counties. Additionally, I provide virtual support for families no matter where they are located.

The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is designed to prepare and empower you with evidence based care, comfort measures and advocacy; all brought to you through the mentorship of an experienced instructor. You’ll have access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent’s Site, with content videos, an extensive pdf library, and weekly Zoom calls with your mentor and class. You’ll be ready to meet your birth with confidence! The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is designed to prepare and empower you with evidence based care, comfort measures and advocacy; all brought to you through the mentorship of an experienced instructor. You’ll have access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent’s Site, with content videos, an extensive pdf library, and weekly Zoom calls with your mentor and class. You’ll be ready to meet your birth with confidence! In-person meetings in San Diego and Monterey Counties, California Find a class Anchor 1 Your childbirth class includes: Mentorship from Autumn Bessire Tattenhan, CD, CLC, NCS and Evidence Based® Birth Instructor Five weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together Two live, in-person classes and four video chats with Autumn and your classmates to discuss weekly online content BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos! BONUS: Gifts and prizes! Private classes: Do you have a scheduling issue? Are you interested in taking a class without other students? Contact Autumn, and she’ll arrange private classes! The cost is $400, and it includes six months of access to the online materials. Refund policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Autumn. Group classes: Each class is limited to only 6 couples, and fill up FAST, so don’t hesitate to schedule. One ticket is good for the birthing person and a support person. All classes are 5 weeks in length (6 meetings total). Standard ticket price of $300 includes 3 months online access while Deluxe ticket price of $350 includes 6 months online access. E-workbook included in ticket prices. Add $15 for a printed workbook. Inclusion policy: Evidence Based Birth® is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status. Tickets processed through Humanitix . Humanitix is the ticketing platform that dedicates 100% of profits to charity. Evidence Based Birth® Instructors are independent contractors and distributors of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class and are not employees of Evidence Based Birth®. You can find our terms and conditions for the class here https://parents.evidencebasedbirth.com/parent-membership-terms/ Next San Diego Class Begins, May 6th, 2025! Register now! Next Monterey Class Begins June 7th,2025! Register now! 2025 Classes EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Carlsbad May 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Carlsbad August 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Carlsbad October 7th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey April 5th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey June 7th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey August 9th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey October 11th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! Read Bio Autumn Bessire Tattenham Hi, I'm Autumn. I'm a doula, certified lactation counselor, newborn care specialist, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. I'm also a mom and a grandma. I have tons of personal and professional experience needed to confidently guide families like yours as you prepare for birth, postpartum, new parenting, and beyond! How you give birth and move through early parenting will impact you, your baby, and your family for the rest of your lives. Do what you can to ensure you have the most supportive experiences. Take action, and get educated and empowered by signing up for a class with me today! CD, CLC, NCS, EBB ® Instructor Register for San Diego Register for Monterey Hear from a doula who recommends the EBB® Childbirth Class! Frequently Asked Questions: Can't I educate myself online using search engines and videos? So much of what you find online is either incomplete or inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence-Based Birth® Childbirth Class is that we curate the best evidence-based information and engage you and your partner in the learning process. More FAQs

Home visits from a postpartum professional have been shown to have positive impacts on parent-baby bonding, lower rates of perinatal mood disorders, and can lead to higher rates and longer duration of breastfeeding You can add this service to your baby gift registry with Be Her Village! Postpartum Support At this time, I have limited availability for in-person postpartum/lactation/newborn care services confined to the North San Diego County area. Clients are accepted by interview only. Rates start at $70 per hour. No overnight services will be provided. Your customized support package may include (but is not limited to): Up to three months of 24/7 text/email support In-person, hands-on practical help Day-by-day education on what is happening with your body and your baby Evidence-based answers to questions as they arise Access to referrals and resources as needed Lactation support, if applicable Preparation of snacks and easy meals Light household duties Respite care of newborn for parental naps/showers/breaks Emotional and practical support for both parents Tailored, intentional schedule of support to leave you feeling healthy, confident, and capable Informational and emotional support Assistance with establishing good infant feeding and sleeping routines. Light housework Support of family's goals Customized package of hours with no total minimums or maximums (Booked and paid hours take priority on my calendar) All service hours completed within 12 weeks of the baby's birth FAQs Anchor 1 What My Support Looks Like When I arrive at the beginning of each shift, time will be spent checking in with you and your baby, listening to your concerns, hearing about your wins, and encouraging you in your challenges. Starting here, I will assess with you what your most pressing needs are for the day. Once this has been mutually determined, I'll spring to action, helping you take care of the things that leave you feeling most supported that day. This might look like conversation and a healthy snack, infant feeding tips, tidying up, keeping an eye on your sweet pea while you nap or take a shower, organizing a grocery delivery, sharing solid resources, or showing you how to soothe a fussy newborn…it all depends on what’s going on. Whatever it is, I’ve got you! I'm flexible, and we'll go where the day takes us! Read my full bio Request a free consultation Erin, San Diego "You really felt like a life-saver to me postpartum! Your guidance gave me the confidence to try things I honestly felt like I couldn't do on my own. There was a mental block that you helped me see through. Forever grateful!" Keiko, Monterey "Having you on our team made the crazy 'new parents' time magically survivable!" More kind words from clients & colleagues... Jason, San Diego "Thanks Autumn for all your help making us confident as new parents!" BeHerVillage is a gift registry that helps parents get the funds they need for the support they deserve. Over $12,000,000,000 is spent each year on baby gifts in the US. While parents are being overloaded with expensive and largely unnecessary baby gear, they are unable to afford the basic care they need. BeHerVillage helps parents access funds to pay for doulas, lactation support, maternity leave, pelvic floor care, midwifery care, and other types of support that is often not covered by insurance and out of reach for so many people. My services are listed in their registry guide! You can add them to your registry and your friends and family can contribute the funds you need for the support you deserve! Click HERE to learn more!

Birth Support At this time, I have limited availability for in-person birth support services confined to the San Diego County area. Clients accepted by interview only. Birth + 5 Days Postpartum/Newborn Care Specialist Support: $3,000 My clients get more than a birth doula when they work with me! My all-inclusive support package offers new parents unmatched continuity of care! You can depend on evidence-based information and my confidence-building support throughout your pregnancy, during your birth, AND in your initial days of recovery and life with a newborn! I'm partnered with Be Her Village , the baby gift registry that allows family and friends to help you pay for the support you deserve! Learn More What I Offer Every Client 01 Prenatal Support 24/7 text/email support Home visits to prepare for birth, postpartum, & newborn parenting Discussions on self-advocacy and partner-advocacy in the birth space Optional provider visit Backup doula with the opportunity to meet in person prior to your baby's estimated arrival date Prenatal Lactation counseling if applicable 03 Postpartum Support My care is tailored specifically to what happens in the first critical days of postpartum recovery, beginning the day you arrive home after the birth and continuing with 3 hours of care daily for 5 consecutive days Post-birth debriefing and processing for both parents Day-by-day education on what is happening w ith your body and your baby Evidence-based answers to your questions as they arise Lactation support, if applicable Access to referrals and resources as needed Preparation of snacks and easy meals Light household duties Respite care of newborn for parental naps/showers/breaks Three additional months of 24/7 Text/Email Support *belly binding, bodywork, herbal foot soaks, etc. may be available for extra fees and by prior arrangement 02 Birth Support 24/7 on-call service Backup doula Continuous face-to-face labor support, including emotional and informational support and utilization of Spinning Babies® techniques, various comfort measures, accupressure, and massage Encouragement & support for your partner Lactation counseling & assistance in the Golden Hour with first latch Schedule a FREE 15 min consult! Are we a good fit? Let's find out! Having Autumn as our doula was very helpful and I am SO thankful to have had her very sweet and encouraging presence. She made the intensive process go well and was extremely helpful with newborn care, too! Shaina More kind words

Kind words from past clients and current colleagues! More Kind Words from Clients and Professionals Contact Autumn for a FREE consultation! "Autumn has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing her knowledge and expertise in the birthwork world. Her passion for physiological birth and the families she serves is evident in the meticulous care with which she approaches her work, always striving for excellence and seeking out opportunities for professional growth and development. Autumn’s dedication to helping families navigate through the perinatal and postpartum periods through unbiased and evidence based care is commendable to say the least. Autumn possesses a natural ability to convey complex concepts in a manner that is both engaging and accessible to parents of varying levels of understanding. She has a calm and empowering quality about her that creates a very safe and inviting space for learning in what can be such a sensitive and sacred period in people’s lives. She will always take the time and initiative to provide evidence based information for her clients, especially when helping them navigate through informed decision making and consent in what can be unfamiliar territory for most. She has furthermore become incredibly skillful in building and strengthening healthier relationships and dynamics between hospital staff and doulas, to overall improve birthing outcomes and experiences for her clients." -Kat, Colleague "As a Family Medicine physician with a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, evidence-based practice, community advocacy, and inclusivity are passions in both my professional and personal lives. In my professional training I had 3 years of extensive Maternity care training and personally delivered more than 30 babies, taught and supervised junior Residents in Labor & Delivery, was ALSO certified, and provided regular prenatal care, and facilitated CenteringPregnancy group prenatal classes. When my partner and I were blessed in becoming pregnant, I had no question that I needed a doula on my team, and my extensive search in the well resourced San Diego birth workers community lead me directly to Autumn. Our overall experience with Autumn is a prime example of her shining character, reputation in our community, and her commitment to evidence-based care." - Chevon, Birth & Postpartum Client Autumn has sought a multitude of licenses and training experiences to ensure that she is extremely well-rounded and versed in up-to-date evidence-based care. She is optimized in guiding evidence-based maternity care decisions and facilitating optimal outcomes in mothers and newborns. Autumn runs her reputable Sweet Peas Baby, LLC and goes above and beyond through her commitment to social justice by volunteering to provide support to mothers and families who cannot afford doula care. In addition to her education, training and experience, Autumn's empathy, compassion and professionalism are among the best. She establishes a palpably safe space for her clients while providing them the support, guidance and education they need to safely and confidently welcome their babies into the world. It is without reservation that I recommend Autumn. -Sam, Birth & Postpartum Client "In those early days Autumn taught me so much about the ins and outs; breastfeeding, sleeping, and soothing. But also made me think of myself and my recovery. She gave more than practical knowledge and became a friend I was excited to see. She provided nourishing meals and supportive conversation that empowered my postpartum journey. Additionally, Autumn was able to adapt her teaching styles to both my and my husband’s personality knowing we needed different support. We both came to value our individual time with her." -Lauren, Birth & Postpartum Client "As doulas we hold a unique position in the birth space we have been invited into and I had the honor of witnessing firsthand Autumn compassionately assisting many birthing people and their family members. She created trust and respect with her confidence, knowledge and kind manner. She acted as a trusted team member not only for the client but for the hospital staff as well. In hospital staff environments Autumn soared as a non-judgmental support person who allowed everyone to feel at ease and to be seen with dignity and respect." -Sandy, Colleague

If you are a birth professional who wants to help your clients get the evidence based care they deserve, this is the class for you!  The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence based care during labor! CEUs! 3 Get Tickets! Are you passionate about evidence-based care but regularly witness hospital policies taking precedence over your client's choice? It can be frustrating to watch clients receive care that isn’t based on research and not quite knowing how to help. Dr. Rebecca Dekker discusses the Savvy Birth Pro Workshop Next Workshop: August 15th 6-9 PM The Community Impact Center 232 Monterey St., Suite 240 Salinas 93901 Get Tickets! The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop (3 contact hours) was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to make a genuine difference and help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence-based care during pregnancy and labor. After attending the 3-hour Savvy Birth Pro Workshop, you will walk away with confidence in your ability to help your clients assert their right to evidence-based care in a respectful way that builds bridges, not walls. We believe that the inspirational knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Pro Workshop will have a positive ripple effect that extends to your clients, the professionals you work with, and your community! You’re no longer alone in the quest to help more families receive respectful, high-quality maternity care! The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop does more than provide great skills; it creates a strong community of connected professionals who share this important mission together. Register Here! Contact hours: By attending the workshop and completing an online evaluation, you will earn a certificate for 3 contact hours from Evidence Based Birth®, a continuing education provider for the Kentucky Board of Nursing # 7-0081. Nursing contact hours can be applied to most childbirth educator and doula certifications, as well as the Certified Professional Midwife credential. This Savvy Birth Pro Workshop is taught by Evidence Based Birth® Instructor Autumn Bessire Tattenham Read Autumn's Bio Learning Objectives: Define evidence-based care and discuss statistics on the quality of birth settings in our local community Discuss major reasons we have an evidence-practice gap, including the power hierarchy and how it is a barrier to evidence-based, family-centered care Discuss ways we can bridge the evidence-practice gap at the system level Discuss specific strategies we can use to help our clients obtain evidence-based care

Please enter your contact information below to get on the waitlist. You'll be notified as soon as the next Savvy Birth Workshop is open for registration! Coming Soon! Please enter your contact information below to get on the waitlist. You'll be notified as soon as the next Savvy Birth Workshop is open for registration! Phone 925-768-3720 Email Autumn@SweetPeasBabyLLC.com First Name Last Name Email What interests you about this workshop? Submit Thanks for your interest! You'll be notified when registration opens

Sweet Peas offers a variety of support services and educational classes for expecting and new parents. Don't see what you're looking for? Wanting a private class? Have questions? Reach out by submitting the contact form! For Parents Postpartum Support Home visits from a postpartum professional have been shown to have positive impacts on parent-baby bonding, lower rates of perinatal mood disorders, and can lead to higher rates and longer duration of breastfeeding You can add this service to your baby gift registry with Be Her Village! Learn More! EBB® Savvy Birth Workshop The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. Learn More! Birth Support Research has shown that having the support of a doula during birth leads to a 39% decrease in the risk of having a C-section, a 10% decrease in the use of medications for pain relief, a 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low APGAR score, and a 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience! Learn More! EBB® Savvy Birth 101 The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. Learn More! Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class If you're expecting a baby, you may be filled with questions and concerns. You're not alone! Feeling a bit overwhelmed is common when you're about to give birth. Preparing before that day arrives builds confidence and excitement for what lies ahead! Learn More! Don't see what you're looking for? Wanting a private class? Have questions? Let's chat!

Autumn Bessire Tattenham offers free 15-minute consult calls to answer any questions about her services Contact Autumn for a FREE 15 minute Consultation I would love to connect with you and answer any questions you might have! Let's Chat Phone 925.768.3720 Email Autumn@SweetPeasBabyLLC.com Social Media First Name Last Name Phone number Tell me a bit about what you'd like to chat about Send Thanks for submitting!

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here!  The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here! The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. All online workshop coming soon! Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based care and routine care Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that you and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care Refund Policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Autumn. Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units How does Savvy Birth 101 differ from the Savvy Birth Workshop for Parents? Savvy Birth 101 is an abbreviated, 60-minute class for parents who do not have time to attend our full-length, 3-hour Savvy Birth Workshop. Inclusion Policy: Evidence Based Birth® is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status. All Online Coming Soon! Coming soon! Autumn Bessire Tattenham Hi, I'm Autumn. I'm a doula, certified lactation counselor, newborn care specialist, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. I'm also a mom and a grandma. I have tons of personal and professional experience needed to confidently guide families like yours as you prepare for birth, postpartum, new parenting, and beyond! How you give birth and move through early parenting will impact you, your baby, and your family for the rest of your lives. Do what you can to ensure you have the most supportive experiences. Take action, and get educated and empowered by signing up for a class with me today! Read full bio Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth®, discussing Savvy Birth 101 CD, CLC, NCS, EBB® Instructor

Autumn Bessire Tattenham offers a variety of continuing education classes and workshops through Evidence Based Birth® for birth professionals, nurses, and midwives Evidence Based Birth® is a continuing education provider for the Kentucky Board of Nursing #7-0081. Nursing contact hours can be applied to most childbirth educator and doula certifications as well as the Certified Professional Midwife credential. Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses (3.5 Contact Hours) For nurses who desire a deeper knowledge of providing labor support! The Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses workshop gives you hands-on practice with comfort measures skills and teaches you how to overcome barriers to providing comfort measures to the clients on your unit! Savvy Birth Pro (3 Contact Hours) If you are a birth professional who wants to help your clients get the evidence based care they deserve, this is the class for you! The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence based care during labor! Learn More! Learn More! Hi, I'm Autumn, a doula, lactation counselor, newborn care specialist, and Evidence Based Birth® instructor. Read Full Bio The Evidence Based Birth® mission is to help birth workers build the evidence-based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families’ abilities to give birth with empowerment. Our work goes on to impact families searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences! Contact Me! I love hearing from birth professionals like you First Name Last Name Email Workshop you're interested in/something you'd like to share? Phone Send Thanks for reaching out!!

For nurses who desire a deeper knowledge of providing labor support! The Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses workshop gives you hands-on practice with comfort measures skills and teaches you how to overcome barriers to providing comfort measures to the clients on your unit!