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Classes are currently under way. Our next series will begin in spring 2012, for mid- to late-summer 2012 due dates.

Please contact us for more information on the upcoming class schedule.

What are people saying about our "Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth" Classes?



definitely helped me (coach) prepare—I feel like I have something important to do.”


I have learned a lot! I feel like I have a lot of tools to work with, and I feel very confident to have a home birth.”


...an absolute must for all! A huge reality check.”


excellent class, a lot of information.”


great relationship building, secure and trusting—open to questions, comments and welcomes the knowledge of the class.”


we're really glad we took this class!”



I thought the class was very informative. I feel more prepared than any other husbands that have taken other classes.”



Very informative and well organized.”


I liked how the class was team taught!...Lorin and Rich were great!”


Very positive with helpful information about stages of labor, how to work with birth team, how to be a good coach, and how to prepare for labor.”


I enjoyed the fact that you teach as a team as husband and wife.”


...a very positive and educational experience.”


The explanation of information is well done and easy to follow. There is a good mix of lecture, exercises and video/visual aids.”


I found the rehearsals very helpful.”


I liked learning about the overall labor process. I also enjoyed learning from others that have gone through the process”


educational and a great way to prepare for childbirth. I enjoyed the whole class!”


We learned a lot. I was happy that my husband learned so much and became involved. I'm looking forward to our birth.”


I really didn't know anything going into the class and was sure I wanted an epidural. Now I feel much more educated about the whole process and I believe in myself and my husband and I know we can do it.”


I feel far more prepared than if I would have just taken the hospital classes.”


Very, very helpful! Balanced views gave me a sense of comfort, trust. I never felt threatened or defensive, but rather opened to new possibilities. Thank you so much!”


I feel much more secure in my ability as coach.”


I like the labor practices—they let me see my husband in action as coach.”


When the class started...I was anxious over all we had to learn. But by the end, I really feel confident that I will be able to make it through naturally.”


We were so glad we chose this class versus the other classes we considered. We feel tons more educated and not as intimidated about labor.”


You both have great teaching qualities and we appreciate your time and effort.”


I feel my husband is remarkably well prepared. Thank you! You are clearly an invaluable resource for this community.”


“very informative—it was well worth the monetary and time investment.”


you guys are awesome!”


It was a great refresher—so glad we came back!”


I loved learning about the stages of labor and what to expect.”


I loved the dialogue and laughter.”


This was a great resource. I believe that I am not only more prepared for the pain but I am also more knowledgeable about the whole process.”


It was a big commitment, especially when life is busy, but well worth it—you're a great teaching team :)”


affordable, especially for what you gain”


I really thought that a husband/wife team made it much better. Also I really liked having the class in a home instead of a classroom.”


The class is excellent. I wasn't sure about having the class go for 12 weeks, but now I'm thankful that it did—I feel like it takes that long for some of the information to sink in.”


Having the mom and the coach co-teach the class is great! I really valued both perspectives.”


The class taught good relaxation techniques and helped with overall well-being during pregnancy. It also taught us how to work better as a team and gave me the confidence that I can achieve a natural birth.”


good class that covered a wide range of info that is good to have so that we can be informed consumers and advocates for mom and baby.”




HOME quotations

We learned a lot. I was happy that my husband learned so much and became involved. I'm looking forward to our birth.”


I feel my husband is remarkably well prepared. Thank you! You are clearly an invaluable resource for this community.”


I believe that I am not only more prepared for the pain but I am also more knowledgeable about the whole process.”


The class taught us how to work better as a team and gave me the confidence that I can achieve a natural birth.”


ABOUT US quotations


You both have great teaching qualities and we appreciate your time and effort.”


Having the mom and the coach co-teach the class is great! I really valued both perspectives.”



CLASSES quotations

Very positive with helpful information about stages of labor, how to work with birth team, how to be a good coach, and how to prepare for labor.”


The explanation of information is well done and easy to follow. There is a good mix of lecture, exercises and video/visual aids.”


We were so glad we chose this class versus the other classes we considered. We feel tons more educated and not as intimidated about labor.”


I like the labor practices—they let me see my husband in action as coach.”