Testimonials for Bradley Method Childbirth Classes

We are Kristin and Kamil, and we just finished taking Bradley® classes, specifically the Bradley Method birthing classes. If you're on the fence, we highly recommend taking them, especially if you have limited experience with babies. The classes are in-depth and very informative; Karen and Jeff excel at making each 2.5-hour class interactive and lively. We learned about essential topics, things we might want to try, and some strategies we hope we won't have to use but can if something seems off. It's definitely worth the money and time. Plus, we are excitedly waiting for our reunion meeting once all the babies are born! If you're looking for convenience, consider the Bradley Method online class or explore other Bradley Method online courses to fit your schedule.

This class was excellent! Karen and Jeff are both super awesome instructors with extensive experience in childbirth, making their bradley method birthing classes highly effective. They are a great team, which is exactly why they can train moms and dads to collaborate as a team, too! My husband and I learned so much about what to expect during delivery, what a healthy, natural birth looks like, the scenarios that require serious medical intervention, and how to manage stress and pain effectively. We explored how to stay healthy during pregnancy and prepare our bodies for the marathon of labor and delivery through proper nutrition and specific exercises. The instructors also pointed us to many other fantastic resources, books, and websites. We both truly benefited from this class, had countless questions answered, and felt empowered to make informed decisions! When we ended up in labor at the hospital, my husband was able to communicate my wishes on my behalf while I focused on the work at hand and tuned out the doctors and nurses around me. We knew what to expect, and nothing caught us off guard! We had an unmedicated, natural birth and are now proud parents to a healthy baby girl! For anyone interested, I highly recommend checking out the online bradley method class or other bradley method online courses for even more insights.

This class is an absolute must for expecting parents! Karen and Jeff bring a wealth of wisdom from their experience with 9 natural births, and there’s no better way to prepare for this new life stage than learning from those who have walked ahead of you. These two have extensively studied the Bradley method, making their bradley method birthing classes incredibly valuable. They possess extensive knowledge about childbirth, postpartum care, and baby-raising, and they provide insightful guidance on what you may encounter in the hospital or other birthing settings, including how to respond and prepare. Whether your goal is to achieve a natural, unmedicated birth or simply to have the best experience possible, enrolling in this bradley method online class is a no-brainer and far more beneficial than a standard hospital or day-long class. Getting both partners on the same page is crucial, which is why we appreciated hearing Karen’s perspective alongside Jeff’s insights directed at husbands. Attending an online bradley method class is an easy and achievable step for your partner as you approach the birth, ensuring they feel more prepared for the unknowns of birth and postpartum, not just the moms! I will recommend this class to all my friends in the future. Many of my friends before me entered the hospital completely unprepared, resulting in numerous interventions and often c-sections. I wanted to be as prepared as possible when it was my turn, and this class is one of the few things we can control before birth. So, do it! You won’t regret it! Thank you, Karen and Jeff, for a 5-star experience! P.S. Karen even offers to set up a private time to discuss your birth plan, and they are responsive outside of class and after it ends if you have more questions or need assistance—even while heading into labor! So if you’re curious about the value of the 10-week course, it extends far beyond that! If you miss any classes, you can watch the recording, which saved us a few times, but it’s so enjoyable to connect with other couples in the same stage and interact throughout the class, making it feel like an in-person class. Don’t let the “zoom” aspect deter you!

My wife and I took online Bradley Method birthing classes from Karen and Jeff because we couldn't find anything locally. I was initially skeptical of the online format, but the Bradley Method online courses really exceeded our expectations. The training we received in relaxation techniques, part of the Bradley Method, helped Kyria to give birth without pain medication. When we faced complications (PPRAM), we were prepared and knew what kinds of questions to ask our birth team. Karen even took phone calls and answered emails outside of class to promptly address our concerns and assist us in making informed decisions.

I also enjoyed getting to know my classmates. If you're hoping for a natural birth or simply want to be educated as a couple, the online Bradley Method class at Birth-Empowered is a fantastic option, especially for soon-to-be-dads!

I honestly can’t imagine what our birth would’ve looked like if we hadn’t taken the Bradley Method birthing classes. Since then, I’ve been speaking with others who were pregnant alongside me and didn’t take any sort of class, and I can see a major difference. The power of knowledge and self-advocacy we gained through the online Bradley Method class was priceless for us. Thank you so much! I’m recommending these Bradley Method online courses to all my friends ❤️

I am very glad my husband and I took your Bradley Method birthing classes. Birth is hard (or at least this one was!), but through the knowledge and practice gained in the Bradley Method online class, I was able to not feel overwhelmed by it. That’s a potent power! The online Bradley Method courses truly equipped us for this experience.

Thanks to your teaching in the Bradley Method birthing classes, we have been able to naturally birth all 6 of our babies! Our most recent experience, 3 months ago, definitely could have turned out differently. We have never taken another class but just reviewed a bit of what you taught us from the Bradley Method online class before each birth. I truly believe that you gave us, especially my husband, the confidence to stand our ground and advocate for the birth we wanted. Thank you for the invaluable knowledge from your Bradley Method online courses!

We would highly recommend this class. Karen and Jeff are great instructors who really teach you about the whole process from pregnancy to birth to postpartum. This online Bradley Method class is very interactive and a fantastic way to learn the Bradley Method® if you don't have any in-person classes in your area. Participating in these Bradley Method birthing classes was a wonderful bonding experience for us as we prepared for our baby to come, and we looked forward to it every week.

I feel very empowered and knowledgeable about what to expect for my birth, especially after taking bradley method birthing classes. I realize that I have much more say over myself and my baby than I ever thought possible. Whether I choose to give birth in a hospital or at home, I can select what is best for us without blindly agreeing to everything offered to me. Through the bradley method online class, I have learned a great deal about birth in general, which has made me feel more prepared and excited. I know what is to come, even if I may not know exactly what it looks like, thanks to the insights gained from the online bradley method courses.

Karen and Jeff were such joys to learn from during my pregnancy last year. As first-time parents who wanted to have a home birth and approach prenatal care more holistically, taking the Bradley Method birthing classes with Birth Empowered was better than we ever could've imagined. Given that Karen and Jeff have had several natural births together, their wisdom was clear and empowering. In the end, we had the home birth we planned for, with my husband catching our baby. Our assistant midwife and doula both approached us afterward to tell us that they'd never experienced such a prepared couple before, and they'd been to hundreds of births! If you're considering this path, I highly recommend the online Bradley Method class—you won't regret it!

We felt both Karen and Jeff were very informative and well prepared with the information and videos to share, along with stories that brought a real-life experience to our class. The Bradley Method birthing classes provided us with essential information on what to expect, things to look for, and an introduction to breastfeeding, as well as how to prepare for the adventure of labor and delivery. Additionally, the online Bradley Method class empowered us to ask questions and encouraged us to be more active participants in our care during pregnancy, in preparation for labor and delivery, and in preparation for our little guy's arrival. The online Bradley Method courses made it easier for us to access these valuable insights from the comfort of our home.

We had a great experience taking the empowered birth course with Karen and Jeff, who offer excellent bradley method birthing classes. Both of them possess incredible knowledge and expertise in the powerful Bradley Method of giving and coaching birth. My husband and I utilized all the teachings and recommendations from the bradley method online class throughout my pregnancy and up until delivery. We delivered a healthy baby girl naturally, experiencing what I would describe as 'minimal pain' thanks to the relaxation and visualization exercises covered in the online bradley method courses. Their course is not only tried and true but also conveniently conducted over Zoom with other couples from all over the country. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a special and empowered birth experience.