Evidence-Based Childbirth Education
Natural Birth with The Bradley Method®
Birth is like a marathon. How are you training? Taking a Bradley Method natural childbirth class helps prepare for this important day. Our classes provide a deep dive into the physiology of birth, the power of relaxation, and the importance of prenatal nutrition.
Birth is a natural process that your body was designed for, but our culture does not help us prepare for the experience. Most people only experience dramatized birth scenes in the media or are only introduced to birth during the actual event.
Our classes empower you to:
Build Confidence: Understand what happens during every stage of labor.
Partner-Led Support: Your birth partner will learn how to be an expert coach, providing physical comfort and emotional grounding.
Informed Advocacy: Learn your birthing options and how you and your partner can advocate for your birth preferences.
8 Week Series
Location: HealthPro (Cypresswood)
Schedule: Saturdays, April 11 – June 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Note: Classes meet weekly, except no class on May 9.
Late registration deadline: April 25, 2026
Location: Wellspring Birth Center (Cleveland)*
Schedule: Sundays, April 12 – June 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Note: Classes meet weekly, except no class on May 10.
Late registration deadline: April 26, 2026
*Location could shift to Kingwood, dependent on registrants
Upcoming 2026 series:
July 11/12
October 10/11
8 Week Series Curriculum
Class 1
How to reduce pain, save energy, and make labor more efficient
Coping strategies
Exercises for comfort during pregnancy and labor preparation
Labor coaching, relaxation, and massage technique
Class 2
Nutrition during pregnancy
Relaxation technique
Class 3
The stages of labor and birth (what to expect in the natural course of labor)
How to labor with and without an epidural
Pushing positions during birth
Pushing positions with and without an epidural
How to support and be an advocate for the birthing person
Practice labor scenarios
Relaxation and massage technique
Class 4
Cascade of interventions and how to avoid
All about epidural pain relief
Creating a birth plan and all your birth options and preferences
Relaxation technique
Class 5
All about the process of induction
Hormones during labor, their benefits, and their role
Relaxation technique
Class 6
Variations and unexpected situations in labor and birth and your options
All about c-section birth and your options
Relaxation technique
Class 7
Body positioning and techniques for comfort and progress
Class 8
Breastfeeding
Basic baby care
Investment: $310 with a $10 cash/check discount. Payment plans and/or assistance are available if needed. Class includes:
Student Workbook
Google Drive folder with additional resources
Unlimited access to the instructor via phone, e-mail, or text message
Classes are 2.5 hours each session. All classes have a virtual option. The labor rehearsal class session is recommended to be attended in person (virtual option still available) in order to demonstrate positions for comfort and progress.
Late registrants will be given access to past pre-recorded sessions to catch up.
Mini Series: 4 Weeks
This class is best for couples that have previously given birth.
HealthPro (Cypresswood)
April 11, 25, May 2, & 23, 2026, 10am - 12:30pm
Late registration by: April 25, 2026
Wellspring Birth Center (Cleveland)*
April 12, 26, May 3, & 24, 2026, 1pm - 3:30pm
Late registration by: April 26, 2026
*Location could shift to Kingwood, dependent on registrants
Upcoming class dates:
July 11/12
October 10/11
Investment: $160 with a $10 cash/check discount. Payment plans and/or assistance are available if needed. Class includes:
Student Workbook
Google Drive folder with additional resources
Unlimited access to the instructor via phone, e-mail, or text message
Classes are 2.5 hours each session. All classes have a virtual option. The labor rehearsal class session is recommended to be attended in person (virtual option still available) in order to demonstrate positions for comfort and progress. For a list of class topics click curriculum.
Late registrants will be given access to past pre-recorded sessions to catch up.
4 Week Series & Private Curriculum
Class 1
How to reduce pain, save energy, and make labor more efficient
Coping strategies
Exercises for comfort during pregnancy and labor preparation
Labor coaching, relaxation, and massage technique
Class 2
The stages of labor and birth (what to expect in the natural course of labor)
How to labor with and without an epidural
Pushing positions during birth
Pushing positions with and without an epidural
How to support and be an advocate for the birthing person
Practice labor scenarios
Relaxation and massage technique
Class 3
Cascade of interventions and how to avoid
All about epidural pain relief
Creating a birth plan and all your birth options and preferences
Relaxation technique
Class 4
Body positioning and techniques for comfort and progress
*Private lessons can add additional topics.
Private & Refresher Options
Private lessons are $50 per hour for virtual sessions. In-home sessions are also available, with an additional travel fee based on distance. Private classes are typically condensed to 4 two hour sessions but can be customized. Refreshers are customized to fit the couple’s wishes.
Customization options include:
Choosing preferred topics
Choosing amount of sessions based on budget
Special Requests: I enjoy thinking outside the box
Please contact me if you have any questions.