CONGRATULATIONS!
What a wonderful, exciting time in your life! Whether you are 100% sure you would like to plan for a natural birth or you simply want to learn as much as possible about pregnancy, staying healthy and the birth process, you’ve come to the right place. The Bradley Method® has been proven for generations and has been helping couples for over 50 years! The classes advocate the natural process of labor without the use of routine drugs or unnecessary interventions and empower couples to have the birth they desire.
As your birth educator, my goal for you is to feel prepared, confident and empowered for the birth of your baby. You will learn about the many choices you have and how to communicate your desires to your birth team. Your partner will learn how to best support you and take an active, loving role in your birth. Through our time together, you will prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally allowing you to release any stress, fears, or uncertainty about childbirth that may be currently weighing on you.
Your baby’s birthday is one of the most life-changing events you will ever experience and I would be honored to be part of this special time in your life.
TESTIMONIALS
“When I became pregnant, I knew I wanted to have a natural birth but was not sure what to expect or how to prepare. I chose Amanda because of her own experience of having natural births. I was a little nervous about the classes being held virtually but after the first class, I knew we had made the right choice! It was nice not having to worry about a commute and I found it very helpful to practice different stage positions at my own house and figure out what worked for me. I also enjoyed the interactive games we would play. Amanda is very kind, relatable, easy to talk to and ask questions, she is also extremely knowledgeable. She replied to email questions outside of class very quickly. Thanks to Amanda and the Bradley Method, my husband and I feel much more confident in our abilities to have the natural birth we both want. I cannot say enough nice things about Amanda! I am so thankful to have found her classes! I highly recommend to anyone who would like to learn about the Bradley Method! Amanda is a great instructor!" Ashely, first time mom
"I loved how in depth the classes were! I
thought I knew a lot about birth already, but boy did I learn a lot!!! The class made me feel empowered and excited
about becoming a mother. Amanda prepares
you not only for birth, but for your transformation into motherhood. We wanted
a natural birth and because of everything she taught us we were successful!!!
Thank you forever!!!!!!!!!!” Ali F., mom of baby James
"Amanda was great! We learned so much about birth and everything else involved. Going in barely knowing about any of it (either of us), we were surprised with how much we had no idea about. Definitely finished her class much more knowledgeable and prepared!" Also, from personal experience, we preferred the virtual classes more. Easier to plan around each week since you’re just at home and easier to be comfortable. For two people with full time jobs it was perfect!" -Nancy, first time mom
“My main focus was to do a natural birth,
without any medication. Amanda played a huge part in me achieving this goal,
and I'm really not sure I could have done it without her. She gave me constant
support and encouragement; and it was so nice to have someone there that could
give us expert advice and support on how to achieve the natural birth I wanted,
whether it was a mental technique, a massage technique, or just words of
encouragement – it was just priceless! And when I was holding my baby in my
arms, I could NOT believe that I had actually done it! It was such a rush and
so empowering! Thank you so much! You were perfect! I can't believe I did it!
The nurse said you were the best doula they have ever had! And she has been a
nurse on the floor for like 8 years!!!” Jamie R., mom of baby Fiona
“I loved having Amanda as my Bradley Instructor
and doula. She has a warm, inviting personality with strong convictions,
realistic expectations, and great people skills. If you want someone that has a
calm demeanor, great bedside manner, willing to tell you the truth, and very
hands on, I highly recommend using her!” Catrina B., mom of baby Brianna
“This whole
birth experience has gone perfectly and so smoothly it's hard to believe. Thank
you for helping us achieve our dream! We are truly grateful for everything! I
feel like your class definitely made all the difference!” Janna R., mom
of baby Charlotte
"Amanda was our birth instructor
and our Doula. Her class was enjoyable and left us feeling very well prepared
and informed. I had a long, hard labor and I am positive I could not have done
it without Amanda as my Doula. She went above and beyond our expectations and
made the experience more comfortable not only for me, but my fiance. She's
extremely dedicated and has an amazing personality. Would highly recommend her
as a Doula and a birth instructor!" - Taylor B., mom of baby Caroline
"Thank you for your help! You
were a rockstar doula and made me feel much more confident in my choices." Lauren, mom of baby Hudson
“Amanda has been such a blessing as our
Bradley Instructor and now great friend. My husband and I felt so confident
going into our labor and delivery and truly believe the classes are what made
all the difference, as we were educated and prepared to stand up for our
rights. We loved the classes so much that we just finished round 2 for our
second baby due in September and wouldn't hesitate to take the classes all over
again for any future additions to our family...the relaxation
techniques/exercises done in class alone are life changing! From building a
great community of fellow parents, to discovering important topics we otherwise
may not have thought to discuss, to strengthening the bond between my husband
and I, these classes were more than we ever could have hoped for in preparing
for our little ones!” Lauren, mom of baby Bentley
“We're home and healthy and sooooo happy for
all the guidance you gave us to get here. I cried recounting here how draining
the experience was, but it just makes me more thankful for our support team,
and especially for David. Thank you for giving us the tools to have the birth
we wanted. We couldn't have done it without you.” Danielle W., mom of Lucy
“Amanda is an excellent instructor &
resource. I always felt connected, even after I had my baby and needed
reassurance. I can't recommend her enough.” Diana, mom of baby Emmit
”We participated in the 12 weeks of classes
with Amanda and LOVED IT! Amanda was so sweet and caring towards each couple
there. She made learning fun and interesting with games and conversation as
opposed to just lecturing or having us read. I an honestly say that where there
was fear before, there is now excitement! I feel more prepared and am so glad
that we chose to use the Bradley Method! Highly recommend Amanda!!!” –
Krysti, mom of baby Nora
”Where do we begin?!? My husband and I are so
thankful for Amanda and the education she provided us to bring our little girl
into the world safely and naturally. There are countless times we refer back to
our Bradley classes and conversations with Amanda regarding childbirth. Amanda
is one of the most genuine, kindhearted, and knowledgeable people we have met.
There is no doubt the education she provided us allowed us to birth in
confidence. When we found out we were expecting, I knew I wanted a natural
birth experience and I also knew education was a key part of our success. My
husband and I were referred to Amanda through my best friend, who also used
Amanda's services. We felt comfortable and welcomed during each and every
class. The classes were designed beautifully to communicate to various learning
styles. We already had our doula hired prior to meeting Amanda, but there is no
question Amanda would make an awesome doula too! My husband and I would refer
anyone and everyone to Amanda for her services. Amanda, thank you for being a
big part of our natural birth story! We adore you!” Amy Y., mom of baby
Fiona
“I was concerned my husband and I would not
feel comfortable in the class talking about a personal thing like childbirth
and all the intimate, scary, overwhelming details that go along with that. You
made us feel right at home and comfortable enough to ask any questions we had.
I liked that they [the classes] were small. It helped you get to know us and
what we wanted from the class and made the class really catered to us. I was
better prepared and my husband was more educated about the birth process and
how to handle it. Together we used what we learned in class to make it through
childbirth and get the natural childbirth I wanted. I wanted to learn labor
positions and how to cope with pain. The class had lots of physical practice.
At the time it seemed silly and hard not to laugh, but they helped so much. You
took a genuine interest in us and what we wanted. You made sure that we learned
what we needed to to achieve our goals.” Megan M., mom of baby Emmalynn