"My husband and I attended Birthing From Within classes in February of this year, as our second child was due in April. With our fist child we went the hospital route and took the hospital birth preparation classes. The classes were informative but when it was time for my son to be born, both my husband and I felt unprepared and did not go to the hospital knowing at all what to expect. 

We chose to take birth classes with Chris the second time around because I was planning to have a VBAC at home with a midwife. I wanted to make sure that my husband and I were much more prepared for laboring and birth the second time around. I was induced with my first and I felt like a first time parent in the sense that I had never went into labor naturally and wanted to be as prepared and we'll informed as possible this time around.

I have to say that classes with Chris were everything that the hospital class was not. I felt prepared to handle contractions because we practiced breathing through them and pain coping mechanisms. We were able to "role play" what type of support you are most comfortable receiving from your partner so that when you are in labor there is no having to guess and causing additional stress to you while you are laboring. 

We talked about our hopes and our fears in birthing and made room for alternative outcomes since birth is not predictable. 

I grew closer to my husband and felt like we could conquer anything as a team... including a home birth. 

Classes with Chris left us feeling fully prepared for birthing. Exactly what birth class should do. I credit it that to an experienced, creative, and extremely well informed instuctor." -Renee, mom of Andy (2) and Melia (5 months)

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"There is so much value in attending Birthing From Within. I attended while pregnant with my third child who was my second vaginal birth after cesearan (VBAC), who also happened to be a HBAC ;) Friends often wonder why as a third time Mom I would have a need for a birth class. This class is nothing like the classes I took at the hospital during my first pregnancy. This class focuses so much more on the emotional aspects of birth and natural pain coping techniques. If you are expecting for the first time you may not realize what an emotional process birth is, and your partner may not realize it even after you have had one or two or more children. Chris does such a good job explaining what a Mom may be going through in labor and delivery in a way that your partner can begin to understand and empathize. You both come out of this class so much more prepared for the diffent scenarios you can be thrown. Spinning Babies techniques are also a huge benefit to attending this class. Not only do these techniques help when practiced daily to make Mom feel more comfortable in the end of pregnancy but they help get baby in the proper position for birth which can shorten labor and delivery. 

Now when my husband explains to other soon to be Dads the importance of being prepared with attending this class and/or hiring a Doula he blows me away with his clarity on the subject. He says "Your wife will forever remember her birth experience, it is well worth the time and money to do everything you can to ensure she can always look back on a positive experience." -Mary, mom of Jacob (5) Will (3) and Leah (1)

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"I knew just minutes into meeting Chris that I wanted her involved in my birth in any way possible because she has the most calming, reassuring and loving way about her. Her energy is almost indescribable. Birthing From Within classes were by far one of the most rewarding and incredible experiences my husband and I have been through, leading up to the birth of our daughter. Unlike any other "birth class" you can take! The emphasis on the partner's role in labor & birth was really a huge part of the classes and I thought it really brought us closer in regards to both pregnancy and the entire birth experience. The intimate setting was so comfortable and put us at ease to be involved in class. Both my husband and I are SO thrilled we decided to sign up for Chris's classes AND hire her as our doula. During labor, my husband knew just what to do and how to support me because of the birthing from within classes. We knew how and when to make certain decisions and Chris was there to support us 100% the whole way through. I couldn't imagine going through those 26 hours without Chris. Even though my birth did not go as planned, I wouldn't change one thing about any of it. It's hard for me to find the words to express just how wonderful this woman is. I would recommend that anyone considering her classes or her doula services to stop looking because you have found HER.

❤️Chris, you will forever be in our lives & hearts, we will never forget that experience. Thank you for all that you've done for us and our little family!! ❤️" -Lori, mom of Sage (1)