natural
childbirth course

Educating and guiding you for a respected birth on your terms.

The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth® is a 9-week, comprehensive and complete birthing preparation program available to expecting parents.

When entering birth, you want to know what is happening to your baby and your body, what to expect, and how you and your partner will work together.

Classes are taught by Licensed and Certified Midwife, Christy Gochez.

upcoming classes

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About

my teaching
philosophy

As a mother, midwife, educator and doula, I have experienced birth in hospital and out-of-hospital settings. I teach students everything I know because there is no one birth plan for every family. All my continually expanding knowledge is accessible to you as my students so that you can truly feel educated and choose what’s best for you. I genuinely believe education and informed consent is the definition of what empowerment is.

Parents become experts in my classroom. I will strengthen their skills and readiness every single week with plenty of hands-on exercises, role play scenarios, relaxation techniques, games, activities, and labor rehearsals. All in preparation for their birth. This is truly a complete course.

topics

· Relaxation Techniques and comfort measures

· Stages of labor & emotional signposts for each

· Laboring & birthing positions

· Newborn & Postpartum Care

· Breastfeeding & sex during pregnancy

· Prenatal nutrition & exercises

· How to navigate any variations holistically

· Birth plans & Empowered cesarean

The perfect fit for:

First time parents, parents of multiples, vbac, home birth, birth center or hospital. The student enrolling in this course is fond of the idea of having their partner closely involved in their pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum experience. They are the type of person that feels ease when understanding the process and knowing all their options. They are kinesthetic, visual, verbal, and social learners and enjoy community.

Including

001. In-person instruction for a 10-week Natural Childbirth Preparation course.

002. Access to online student center with additional handouts, videos and bonus materials.

003. Official, 130 page, Bradley Method Student Workbook.

004. Unlimited support. I offer my students my presence for emotional, mental and educational support in and outside of the classroom. Students have access to me by cell phone and email during and after the course. When the course is completed, we stay in touch with a family reunion and group chat thread.