GUIDING YOU BOTH TOWARD A CONFIDENT BIRTH
Childbirth Education Classes
At Our BirthRoom®, we believe confident birth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when both of you feel informed, supported, and ready to advocate for the birth you actually want.
That’s why we offer an online prenatal class for couples designed to prepare you both—mentally, physically, and emotionally—for birth.
Created by a Physician Assistant + Family Doctor duo—with over 25 years of combined experience and four natural births of our own—Our BirthRoom® is where medical insight meets real-life birth wisdom. We don’t just teach birth. We train teams.
Because it took two to get here… and it’ll take two to approach this birth with confidence.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
Evidence-based classes to help you understand and work with labor, not against it.
PARTNER TRAINING
Your partner becomes your BirthRoom Daddy Doula™, equipped to support and advocate for you.
COACHING SESSIONS
Community support and expert guidance to reinforce your learning.
Birth isn’t just about the moment—it’s about the journey.
Let’s make yours an empowered one.
That Feeling You’re Feeling? We’ve Been There.
Imagine you’re 32 weeks pregnant and just finished touring the hospital where you plan to give birth…
You walked in excited and curious, only to leave feeling uneasy and anxious. By the time you get home, you can’t get over the higher risk you might be taking by choosing a hospital birth—the higher likelihood of induction, unnecessary intervention, and c-section. So, you get home and begin researching alternative ways to have your baby.
That was me during my first pregnancy.
I knew the health gap for Black moms was real—inadequate prenatal care, higher rates of c-section, preterm labor, and low birth weight.
My husband, Stephen, a Family Medicine resident at the time, saw these inequities firsthand. But I wondered—was I strong enough for a natural birth? And how would I handle people thinking I was crazy for considering it outside of a hospital?
TRUSTING MY BODY AND TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH LED US TO FOUR NATURAL BIRTHS AND ALLOWED US TO HELP OTHER PARENTS HAVE DEEPLY SATISFYING AND POSITIVE BIRTHS OF THEIR OWN.
Why We Built This
We’ve seen the gaps—moms left out of decisions, partners unsure how to help, and families overwhelmed by fear and outdated information. That’s why we created a different kind of childbirth class. One that speaks to:
First-time parents who want clarity, not chaos.
Partners ready to be more than just “support people.”
Families healing from past birth trauma.
Couples of all backgrounds, empowered to birth their way.
Our classes combine evidence-based strategy and partner-focused training to equip you both to step into labor with clarity and confidence—whether you’re joining us in-person or through our online prenatal class for couples.
What We Believe at Our BirthRoom®
These guiding truths shape everything we teach, create, and stand for:
Confidence changes everything.
Birth isn’t just something you survive—it’s something you can own. We help parents replace fear with clarity and step into labor feeling calm, ready, and strong.
Birth takes two.
We train couples—not just moms—because birth is better when you’re in it together. We help partners become true advocates and encouragers, not just observers.
No fluff. No crash courses.
You deserve more than watered-down info. We teach evidence-based tools you’ll actually use—without the overwhelm.
Faith meets evidence.
Our approach is grounded in medical insight and gently seasoned with Scripture-based encouragement. It's faith-filled, not forceful.
Advocacy can be learned.
You don’t need a medical degree to speak up for your birth. We teach you exactly how to ask questions, make decisions, and protect your preferences with grace.
This birth matters.
Your story deserves intention and support—because how you give birth shapes so much more than just a day. It can impact how you feel for years.
It’s Your Pregnancy.
Of Course It’s Okay To Look For Different Options.
I’ve seen birth from both sides—the clinical and the personal. As a Physician Associate, I witnessed hospital deliveries, from smooth, joyful births to intense c-sections and difficult recoveries. I knew I wanted to explore a different path when I became pregnant. I wanted to try something different.
That led me deep into research, where I discovered alternatives and holistic ways to give birth.
Learning about physiologic birth changed everything for us. We combined our medical backgrounds with our personal birth experiences to create Our BirthRoom®, a space dedicated to helping parents feel informed, confident, and supported in their birth choices.
Our students have better outcomes including:
more vaginal births (9 out of 10)
healthy birth weights
little to no cases of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes (we can count our students who have dealt with these conditions on one hand).
These outcomes speak to the power of education, preparation, and informed decision-making.
Our students use the same education for subsequent pregnancies, approaching each birth with even more confidence. Our goal is to empower and prepare you for your birth too!
ARE YOU READY TO HAVE THE BIRTH OF YOUR DREAMS?
Meet Your Team
Experienced and Compassionate Professionals Dedicated to You and Your Birth Partner
Jackai Yip, PA-C, MPH
FOUNDER AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR
With over a decade of experience in family medicine and four natural births of her own, Jackai is deeply familiar with the journey to parenthood. Her unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience equips her to guide you toward a healthy, confident, and joyous birth. Passionate about informed decision-making, Jackai empowers parents to reduce interventions, minimize complications, and create positive birth experiences tailored to their goals and values.
Stephen Yip, DO
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR AND BIRTHROOM DADDY DOULA™ TRAINER
Stephen is a dedicated Family Medicine Physician committed to supporting families through every stage of life. With extensive experience as a labor support partner—including guiding his wife through the natural births of their four children—he is passionate about empowering partners to be active, supportive advocates during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. At Our BirthRoom®, Stephen helps train non-birthing partners to step into their role as confident BirthRoom Daddy Doulas™, combining medical insight with practical, heart-centered support.