Testimonials
Online Childbirth Classes.org
Expect the Best When You are Expecting
I have sat in on two of earthmother’s birthing classes, once as a doula and once in my own pregnancy. Earthmother facilitators teach birth physiology, psychology, and go deeply into the emotional and spiritual aspects of this rite of passage. The women and their partners really take a look at their fears, belief systems, cultural rituals, and the science of birth. Having attended other birthing classes with doula clients, I can say that earthmother's curriculum is very unique and holistic."
Kathryn Funk, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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It opened my eyes to the possibilities out there and helped me understand better what my needs are. I am more equipped to have a conversation with my caregivers now that I know what I really want, and have faith from the information you have given me that I can have a natural birth. While my intention all along was to avoid drugs altogether, I now have more information to help me stand by what I want."
Wendy, USA Florida
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This is the missing piece in the information available! All of it, the resources, the journaling exercises, the current and up to date links and articles, and the online community that is available to bounce ideas and questions off of other parents. But mostly it was the freshness in which it was offered.
And I loved that it was on line. I could work at my own pace and take the time to really read, reflect and give the information time to steep in. You have put it in a nice bundle that people can read and digest at their own pace and not feel judged by others. I think it is a great way to keep the brain and heart open to the information that is being presented.
I feel more confident in the choices that I am making for this birth then I did for my first. It made me feel more confident in my prenatal, childbirth and postpartum choices. As well, it gave me the language and the resources to be confident in talking to others about why I made those choices and that it was an educated choice.
In my first pregnancy I was told that I was putting my baby at risk because of the choices that I was making and even though I knew they were the right choices for us, I shut down and didn't share our birth or parenting choices with others ever, because I was feeling judged and didn't have the resources to say, "check this out" or "read this book". This course has helped me feel more confident to share it with others. I recommend this course to the women in my life who are pregnant!"
Alana, Alberta Canada
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Your course was excellent! It helped me get prepared to birth incredibly! While I was having contractions I was repeating your lessons in my head. It helped me cope with the pain. However, I have to say that in 16hrs of labor, only 2hrs of them were very difficult to manage the pain. The other 14 were 'kind' of easy and your course insights were helping me the whole time. In those last hours it was more difficult to concentrate but then I remembered that the goal was not to have a painless delivery, but to understand what's going on. Then when I was fully dilated, I was able to be SO concentrated that she was born in 3 pushes! The birth center staff asked me where I took my birth classes because they were 'amazed' by my performance, and I told them about
your classes. In addition, I have a couple of friends pregnant and I am recommending your classes to them as well. Thank you very much for the valuable information in the course, for your quick responses and for delivering the wonderful gift of childbirth to women in an empowering way!"
Little Carla and mommy Maria =0)
Maryland, USA
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I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was my first impression..........then, it helped me realize A LOT about my previous birth experience- I did not know the environment played such a big role. I learned a lot! Thank you! The section on the cocktail of hormones that are released during childbirth was really informative. It helps you understand the beautiful miracle of a woman's body and it gives you confidence knowing that your body performs that way. Loved it and I took lots of notes! YES!! I knew I was going to discover more confidence as I learned about how my body functions naturally without interventions. The truth about the estimated due date, and the "birth plan" that the expectant mother writes for herself. Fetal Ejection Reflex-Wow! I loved it!"
Viviana Velazquez
Florida, United States
It was awesome...great info...written so everyone can understand a different and wholistic perspective. I appreciated the explaination about the ritualistic format of hospital births, and what type of image and belief is expressed because of this. I really never knew why these things happened in the hospital, so it was awesome to know the history, and it was great discussion for my husband and I. It also benefitted me because I now have a lot of information to give out to those who always have something negative to say about my choosing to have a natural birth. Of most help to me, was the information regarding what to do once labour starts-to get lots of rest and also how timing contractions can put limitations on the flow of labour. Another most helpful insight was the discussion on what really causes Post partum disorder. It just gave me even more reasons to keep my baby close to me. Even though this is my second time around and I've researched natural birthing before, there was a new "feel" to this information and I especially like the web links. I've “surfed” the web for many years and I still hadn't come across many of the links posted in the Modules. This course was very informative, and teaches not just biology of birth, but the spiritual nature of birth as well. Everything was so helpful!”
Divine IZ
Louisiana,USA
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My first impression was one of gratefulness! I was looking for an online course to recommend to my birthing clients - one that would offer truth, and normal, and valid info and stats - then I found you! My plan was to work my way through the entire course then recommend it, but after the first module, I'm already suggesting it to potential and current clients. I plan to add you to the links page on my website as well. Thanks for offering this, and for making it financially feasible for so many women."
Lynn Strom
Alberta, Canada
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