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You can do this. I know you can.
My Bradley® classes are small and intimate. Couples get to know each other and receive generous individualized attention. Questions get answered here. Laughter happens often. Each class becomes more than just childbirth preparation . . . it ends as a community. As students become new parents, they connect and call upon each other as resources. And I am deeply committed to making myself available whenever needed as a resource you as you complete the childbearing year.
Couples with a desire to work closely together through the transformative process of giving birth are attracted to natural childbirth and The Bradley Method®. Classes usually include a mix of couples giving birth in hospitals, birthing centers, and at home. In class, we learn about what birth really is, and how birth really works. Women and their partners gain a deep understanding of the process of giving birth and strategies for navigating the various possible terrains of labor. And then . . . we practice!
Partners who study Bradley® are the most plugged-in and prepared I have ever seen at a birth. They are familiar with what to expect and can really support their partners through their labors. They have confidence and give their partners confidence. They believe in her. They take an active role in the labor and feel like they helped give birth to their babies. Preparation for partners in The Bradley Method® is unparalleled.
I came to this work after the powerful birth of my son, Milo, in 2008. A transformative journey, my pregnancy was one of discovery . . . coming to first consider, then learn, and ultimately embrace natural childbirth through the Bradley Method®. Josh and I attended our Bradley® classes with enthusiasm, knowing we were gaining all the skills we needed to make it through labor. After switching care providers three times, we finally met the midwife who truly supported us and ultimately held the space and kept us safe so we could bring our son into the world gently. After 42 hours of labor, Milo was born in water. He was 9 lbs. I needed no stitches. And I was reborn myself, forever grateful for the tools and skills we gained in our Bradley® class. Since then, we've also given birth to a daughter, who came so quickly, there was only about an inch of water in the tub. The floor worked just fine and our midwife arrived with about 7 minutes to spare!
A former actor and comedienne, I bring warmth, a sense of humor, and a deep inner knowledge that you have everything you need. I will help you discover it and be able to access it. I will share with you everything I know from attending births in every major hospital and birthing center in NYC as well as home births. And of course, I'll share what I know from my own personal experience giving birth naturally twice and then breastfeeding those two babies. Because let's be serious . . . I've never run a marathon, I'm not a yoga teacher, and I eat meat. But we did it. My husband and I did it together after taking a Bradley® class and assembling an incredible birth team who supported us. And I know you can, too. Join us!
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Here is what former students have to say about my classes . . .
"I do not exaggerate in the slightest when I state that taking Tanya’s class was life changing. I was always curious about the idea of a natural birth but never thought I could do it . . . until Tanya came along. Because her Bradley® class prepared me so well, I felt a sense of calm and safety during labor that resulted in a beautiful, natural birth. I had the good fortune of being fully present when I met my son for the first time and an understanding of what my body is truly capable of and meant to do.” - Jade, mom to Van
"Before we started the Bradley Method® classes, my husband and I weren't really sure what to expect. After week 1 we were hooked and taking Tanya's class became the highlight of our week!! Tanya's Bradley® classes are a wonderful way of bringing together likeminded parents-to-be to pass on her considerable knowledge in a way that is both relaxed and enjoyable. Those classes taught my husband and I everything that we needed to know, so that when the time came for our baby to arrive, we both felt completely prepared and ready." - Katy, mom to Beatrice
"Tanya wasn't just a great teacher to us but much more. She supported us like a rock, with the compassion of a friend." - Bhakti and Nandan, mom and dad to Sangamitra
"Tanya brings such insight and passion into the classes. What sets Tanya apart from just any other teacher is that she deeply cares about what she does. We are amazed at how committed she is to her students and their birthing and postpartum experience. We couldn't have made it through without her." - Sharon, mom to Jake
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Classes are held on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
The fee is $400. If you would like to register for a class, have any questions, or need sliding scale pricing, I would love to hear from you.
Tanya Wills, AAHCC
(347) 512-9550
manhattandoulanyc@gmail.com
Classes offered in:
MANHATTAN, NY
NEW YORK, NY
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