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RETZLAFF, MARISSA AAHCC
Affiliated Instructor 2024

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My goal is to help couples have a healthy, joyful, and positive birth experience.  It would be an honor to be part of your lives during this exciting time!  


What can be expected in my class?

Classes are designed to be comprehensive and informational, but will also be kept relaxed and engaging.  Videos will be used to supplement material and and we will incorporate labor practice and relaxation exercises.


The Bradley Method® will equip you with the following tools to achieve your ideal birth.  

Proper Nutrition for healthy mom and healthy baby

How the body works and changes during pregnancy

Exercises to prepare the body for labor

Relaxation techniques to aid the body in normal labor and birth

Natural pain management 

How to avoid interventions 

Comfort measures during pregnancy and labor

Stages of labor

Coach’s role

How to create a birth plan and choose a birth team

The benefits of breast feeding

Basic postpartum and baby care


The Bradley Method® will teach coaches: 

How to be an advocate for mom with medical personnel 

Comfort measures 

How to support and encourage the natural process of birth

How to handle complications and decisions if they arise 

The importance of their support and encouragement and how to ease any anxieties they may have about birth or breast feeding

RETZLAFF, MARISSA AAHCC<br />Affiliated Instructor
For More Info
(262) 337-1414
joyfulbirthconnections@gmail.com

Area Served:
RACINE, WI

10209
The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth standard series is designed for small classes with lots of individual attention. The standard length of the classes is 12 weeks covering 12 units of instruction. The Official Student Workbook is supplied to every couple attending classes. It is 130 pages with over 75 pictures and illustrations. A Coach Card is also included. Your local instructor in The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth is an independent affiliated instructor. Some classes are video enriched and offer a Certificate of Congratulations.

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