Bradley Childbirth Classes
I teach 5 classes per year in our home in Campbell, near Hamilton and Leigh. Our comprehensive classes cover nutrition, exercises, the physical aspects of pregnancy and birth, training for the coach in relaxation techniques and massage, effective 1st stage and 2nd stage positions, how to write a clear birth plan, a near exhaustive list of choices you may need to make and options you have, variations on normal, complications, what to expect postpartum, preparing for your new family- and probably most importantly, we give you the ability to trust in your body. Our goal is to give you the confidence and knowledge to be able to make the best decisions, given your individual circumstance.

Doula Services
I am trained through the Bradley Method(r) to be a doula, or labor assistant. I am honored to be invited to attend births and offer my services as follows:  2 prenatal appointments, on call during the 2 weeks before and after your due date, use of my birthing tub for laboring or birthing at home, and one postparum visit where I can offer breastfeeding support.  Having a doula at your birth has been shown to shorten labor by 25%, reduce the use of analgesia by 30%, reduce oxytocin use by 50%, reduce forceps delivery by 34%, reduce epidural rate by 60% and reduce cesarean sections by 45%!

Refresher Classes
For those who have already given birth naturally and are interested in a short refresher class, I offer evening or weekend classes. 

 

Baby Care Classes
This is an in depth class designed to give first time parents an idea of what it will be like to care for an infant. We will cover breastfeeding basics, diapering, bathing, baby essential and more.

 

Healthy Pregnancy Class (FREE!)
Occassionally I teach a Healthy Pregnancy Class which covers all the nutritional needs of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Contact me to find out when the next class is scheduled.

 

Mother Blessings

I first learned about Mother Blessings when I was pregnant with my second child. Baby showers are wonderful for welcoming the baby into the extended family and the friend community, but a Mother Blessing is a very intimate and powerful ceremony which is intended for the mother and to help support her as she transitions from woman to mother or from mother of one child to two, or three to four.... or six to seven! It is a wonderful event which celebrates the pregnant woman. My services include: one meeting in which we discuss your preferences for the ceremony, fascilitating the ceremony, and momentos used in the ceremony (candles, wreaths, etc). 

 

Tub Rentals
I have a wonderful tub designed for laboring and birthing in.The rental includes the tub as well as drinking grade hosing to fill the tub. The tub will be available for the two to three weeks before your due date and needs to be returned one week after your baby has been born. Email me for availability.