Birthing Naturally: Partner Supported Childbirth

Lori has been working as a birth professional in the Bay Area since 1998. She has been a certified childbirth instructor affiliated with The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth from 1998-2011. Lori is intimately familiar with The Bradley Method® (having taught these classes for 13 years and personally delivered all 4 of her children naturally using this method) and currently continues to teach Natural Childbirth Classes that focus on the partner’s role in supporting the pregnant and laboring mother.

Birthing Naturally classes provide objective, non-judgmental instructions on how to maintain trust, respect and integrity of the natural process of labor and birth with evidence-based research. It is our hope that families will develop realistic expectations and feel empowered to channel their innate confidence and strength to minimize discomfort and encourage a smooth and beautiful progression of labor and birth.

Why people love this class

“The class was very informative with all kinds of information from all sorts of perspectives.”

“I like how she covered medical interventions very comprehensively. She has a great sense of humor, which made the class exciting and fun.”

“She was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable on topics. She gave very useful tips that are not covered in textbooks.”

"Lori was real. She has taken a pretty nervous, future dad and made it easier for him to be a father!"

"Would recommend the class to anyone having a baby. Lori is wonderful!"

What you will learn

This course dedicates time for parents to mentally physically and emotionally prepare for the birth of their baby with a light-hearted and caring approach. Coursework will include a Birthing Naturally study guide, access to birthing videos and other helpful resources. Students will receive instruction on preparedness, proper exercise and nutrition, anatomy and physiology of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stage of labor and postpartum preparation including infant care, supplies and breastfeeding in the immediate postpartum. They will learn how to develop an evidence-based approach while objectively discussing the effects, benefits, risks and alternatives of interventions, medications, and caesarean sections with consideration to the birther and child in order to create their birthing preferences (aka “birth plan”) as a family. Birthing partners will receive specific guidance on how to actively support the expectant person during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Each class will conclude by practicing a new comfort technique with supervision and hands-on support from the instructor.

Class size is limited to 8 couples so that students receive the personal attention needed when preparing for their upcoming birth. We recommend scheduling this class to end by the 35th-37th week of gestation. Advance registration is required. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Class & Registration Information

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Classes meet 6:30- 9:00pm.

Class fee includes expectant person and a birth partner.

Please note: $22 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.

If you find the class you prefer is full, please contact us and we will put you on waiting list. If there is demand, we will do our best to open another class.

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