
About Me:
Believer-Wife-VBAC Mama
Hey y'all! I'm Shelby Tolar & the founder of Love to Mama. I’m a wife to a hunky man who I married in 2011 and we have two beautiful spunky little girls (born in 2017 and 2020.) Being a girl mom is THE BEST because my house is a constant explosion of baby dolls and bows. My birth class name, “Love to Mama” sums it up perfectly. I truly think there’s nothing better than the call to motherhood, which is why I LOVE teaching about birth and being a childbirth educator. Besides being an instructor, I am also a Primal/Paleo Health Coach, and pretty much just love helping people be educated in the things that matter most. Besides all things birth and wellness, I love coffee, cooking shows, and oversized sunglasses. I can’t wait to meet you and gush over your adorable baby names and nursery colors soon!
Located at Gentle Beginnings Birth Center
The Comprehensive
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Fitness + Nutrition
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Birth Team + Birth Plans
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Labor Variations
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Relaxation + Comfort Measures
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Labor Practice with guest Doula(s)
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Common Tests and Procedures
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Parenting a Newborn
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Breastfeeding
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Streaming breastfeeding class by Mellanie Sheppard, IBCLC
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Saturdays 1:30-4:00
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10 classes ($400/couple)
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$50 non-refundable deposit for workbook, materials and reserving your spot
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*Starting classes around 25-28 weeks is ideal*
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2023 CLASS DATES:
JAN 14- MARCH 11
MARCH 25-JUNE 3
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Home Birth/Birth Center + Homecoming
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Variations of Labor
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Labor Practice
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Comfort Measures + Relaxation
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Sundays 1:30-4:00
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5 classes ($300/couple)
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$50 non-refundable deposit for workbook, materials and reserving your spot
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*Starting classes around 30 weeks is ideal*
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2023 CLASS DATES
JAN 15- FEB 26
APRIL 16- JUNE 4
Class Options
They Say:

" I learned so much from our classes with you and was WAY less nervous about what our birth would look like after everything you taught us. I’ve always been a hands on learner, so working with you was a major help to me and we appreciate you."
-Love to Mama Dad in Comprehensive Class