Dallas Arthur
Jacksonville, Florida

Hey, I’m Dallas! I am a certified doula and birth photographer here in Jacksonville, Florida, and I am so excited to help you prepare for your birth! As a mom of three myself, I relied on Evidence Based Birth resources to help me make decisions about my own pregnancies. And when I became a doula in 2020, they were the first tools I pulled out to give my clients reliable, unbiased information to help them make the best choices for their births. Now I have partnered with EBB to bring their AMAZING childbirth education curriculum to families here in Jacksonville, FL, and to families all around the country live on Zoom!

Welcome to Evidence Based Birth!

  • Week 1: Evidence Based Care
    Week 2: Comfort & Advocacy 101
    Week 3: Comfort & Advocacy 201
    Week 4: Interventions & Birth Plans
    Week 5: The Fourth Trimester
    Week 6: Comfort Measures Rehearsal

  • There are two formats that this 6 week class will be offered in: Zoom-Only and Hybrid.

    The Zoom-Only class will be live on Zoom for all 6 weeks. The Hybrid class will be in-person for weeks 1 and 6, and live on Zoom for weeks 2-4.

    There will be a maximum of 6 couples in this class. Each week, you will be responsible for watching about 2 hours worth of EBB videos on your own schedule, and then we will come together on Zoom for 1 hour to discuss what we’ve learned. Weeks 1 and 6 are more hands-on and will be 2 hours each.

  • Yes! This class will discuss the hospital system, advocating for yourself within that system, interventions you may be offered, and more. This class will also go in-depth on comfort measures, so you can feel prepared whether you are planning an unmedicated birth, or birthing with an epidural.

  • Yes! This class focuses on comfort measures and the anatomy of birth, and you will be fully prepared for an unmedicated, out of hospital experience. It also covers everything you’d need to know should a hospital transfer be needed before or during your birth.

  • The EBB Childbirth Class is constantly being updated to reflect the latest studies and practices in the birth world. It is convenient and efficient, with videos that you watch on your own schedule, and then a weekly meeting to discuss what you’ve learned and ask questions.

  • The class fee is $350, and that includes spots for both you and your partner, as well as your physical workbook and 3 months of access to the online videos. (Class fee is waived for my doula clients, you only pay for materials). If you have a doula, she may attend the final class (Comfort Measures Rehearsal) with you for free. Auditors: contact me for pricing.

Upcoming Classes

Orientation Class: Mon, Nov 4, 7-9pm on Zoom
Week 1: Mon, Nov 11, 7-8pm on Zoom
Week 2: Mon, Nov 18, 7-8pm on Zoom
Week 3: Mon, Nov 25, 7-8pm on Zoom
Week 4: Mon, Dec 2, 7-8pm on Zoom
Comfort Measures Class: Mon, Dec 9, 7-9pm on Zoom

NOV-DEC ‘24 zoom session

Orientation Class: Mon, Jan 6, 7-9pm on Zoom
Week 1: Mon, Jan 13, 7-8pm on Zoom
Week 2: Mon, Jan 20, 7-8pm on Zoom
Week 3: Mon, Jan 27, 7-8pm on Zoom
Week 4: Mon, Feb 3, 7-8pm on Zoom
Comfort Measures Class: Mon, Feb 10, 7-9pm on Zoom

Jan-Feb ‘25 zoom session

Are you a certifying doula, student, or other birth worker interested
in auditing this class? Click below for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t I just educate myself online using Google and YouTube?

A lot of that info you find online about pregnancy and birth? It’s inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence Based Birth® class is that we curate all of the best, evidence-based information for you. What’s more, you can ask your experienced Evidence Based Birth® Instructor questions any time– meaning you’ll have someone to mentor you through the process!

Shouldn’t I just let the 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 a lot of pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner(s) how to be your own advocate—how to respectfully speak up for yourself, your partner, and your child. This is 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.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of poor-quality classes out there, which have given childbirth education a bad reputation. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, is a former college prof who knows how to make classes exciting for teens and 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 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. Then you get hands-on practice in our Comfort Measures Rehearsal. When labor starts, you and your support team will be ready! 

What makes the EBB Childbirth Class so different?

For starters, we talk about the real issues affecting childbirth today.  We do not shy away from addressing the issues caused by patriarchy,  institutional racism, or lack of inclusivity in our systems today.  We are not perfect, but we attempt to uncover the issues in a relaxing way and, when approached with an open mind, we find and discuss real life solutions to affect change for your birth.

How does the EBB Instructor mentor us?

Your EBB Instructor is there to provide you with guidance after you watch the course videos each week.  They will lead your class in discussion and answer all questions they can.  If they do not know the answer, since this is a series class, they will let you know and strive to find an answer for you by utilizing their resources and the connected EBB community.  Your EBB Instructor is your touch stone through out the class and beyond!

I AM A CERTIFYING DOULA, STUDENT, OR OTHER BIRTHWORKER. CAN i AUDIT YOUR CLASS?

Yes! I have one auditor spot per session. Auditing this class may be a good fit for you if you are needing to take a childbirth education class as a certification requirement. It may also be the right choice if you are a doula and want to take a childbirth class alongside of your client. Other auditors may be birth workers who are interested in learning more about childbirth education, or who may want to teach the EBB Childbirth Class in the future and want to see what it’s like. Please contact me at dallasarthurbirth@gmail.com or fill out the auditor application above for more information.