In Person Group classes
Weekly sessions
When you invest in one of my childbirth courses, we’ll meet every week for 2-2.5 hours (depending which course you choose). Classes are interactive and encourage conversation so you’ll get your answers while getting to know other attendees in class
Personalized attention
Classes are kept small to insure this personalized attention. A live, in person childbirth class is so effective because you’ll be able to ask all the questions you have. You’re encouraged to use me as a resource even outside of class time
Supplemental Materials and Information
Besides all of the information shared in class, you’ll receive weekly emails chock full of supplemental information, a resource list (featuring my favorite providers, therapists, trainers, etc), discount codes for fun baby stuff, and a google sheet filled with favorite links to websites, articles, and studies
Course Curriculum
Nutrition, exercise, and relaxation to build a strong foundation for your labor
Information on testing for gestational diabetes and Group B Strep
Normalization of physiological labor and birth
How your partner can coach you through labor
How to know you're in labor and what to do then
How to time contractions
When to leave for the birth location
Pain management
Stages and phases of labor
How to push
Advocacy
Benefits and risks of common interventions such as cervical exams, Pitocin, and epidurals
Discussion about complications and variations of labor (back labor, cord around the neck, breech, etc)
What to expect with a Cesarean Section
- and ways you can avoid an unnecessary c-section
Packing for labor
Building a birth plan
How to avoid an induction that you don't want
And a whole bunch more
The 12-week course in The Bradley Method® has two full classes dedicated to breastfeeding and newborn care.
The 4-week and 8-week courses are not The Bradley Method® and we will not cover breastfeeding or newborn care.
Choose your class
The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth
12-class series In person
This course is 12 classes taught over 12 consecutive weeks
The Bradley Method® is the most comprehensive childbirth course available
All participants attend in person
Each class is 2 hours
Classes meet on Naples Island in Long Beach, California
(if you don’t live locally, check out my online classes)
Choose which series you’d like to join
Due in June, July, or August?
April 6 Series*
Class meets Sundays 9am - 11am April 6 - May 25
4 spots left
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Due in June, July, or August?
April 6 Series*
Class meets Sundays 6:30pm - 8:30pm April 6 - May 25
6 spots left
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Due in September or October?
June 1 Series
Class meets Sundays 9am - 11am June 1 - August 17
8 spots left
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Due in December - January?
September 7 Series
Class meets Sundays 9am - 11am September 7 - November 23
8 spots left
*This series will be an 8-week course
If you don’t see a course here that fits your estimated due date, check out my online class schedule or reach out to me - we might be able to create a class for you
Your Natural Birth Crash Course
4-class series In person
This course is 4 in person classes taught over 4 consecutive weeks
The course will prepare you and your partner to navigate labor and advocate
All participants attend in person
Each class is 2.5 hours
Classes meet on Naples Island in Long Beach, California
(if you don’t live locally, check out my online classes)
Choose which series you’d like to join
Due in March or April?
February 5 Series
Class meets Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm February 5 - February 26
FULL
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Due in May?
March 4 Series
Class meets Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm March 4 - March 25
2 spots left
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Due in June?
April 15 Series
Class meets Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm April 6 - May 25
10 spots left
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Due in July?
June 3 Series
Class meets Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:00pm June 3 - June 24
10 spots left
These 4-week courses include one additional 2 hour recorded module
If you don’t see a course here that fits your estimated due date, check out my online class schedule or reach out to me - we might be able to create a class for you
Community
In person classes offer an opportunity to build community. You’ll discover a chance to bond with like-minded parents who are all working toward a common goal: a healthy, empowered birth.
It’s beautiful to watch connections develop, friendships form. These friendships last for years and parents flourish with this support.
If you’re more of an introvert, don’t panic. Class is candid and casual and you can choose to participate in activities or not. Or you could opt for an online class that still fosters community and provides a platform to ask questions but inherently isn’t as interactive.
This is your pregnancy, your labor, and your birth. You get to decide what works best for you.
Please be realistic about your schedule and choose a class that you can arrive to on-time. There is so much to cover and so many questions to answer, we need every minute of this time.
If the class starts at 9am, please plan to arrive at 8:50am.
First lesson of parenthood: early is on time and on time is late.
“It takes a village”
What you’ll get for your investment
Live classes, for you and your birthing partner, taught by me, a certified childbirth educator who is also a practicing certified doula
Two free prenatal fitness classes from Fit4Mom Long Beach
One free class at The Bar Method
Discounts on local SoCal services
Comprehensive resource list
Continual and individualized support from me outside of class via phone, text, or email to answer questions right up the day of your labor
and a gift card to www.KristiElias.com studio for a maternity photography session (limited time offer so be sure to let me know you want your gift card right after you sign up)
If you’re signing up for The Bradley Method ® you’ll get access to The Bradley Method® student center, where you'll find: recorded classes from The American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth, exclusive Bradley™ birth videos, and a digital copy of the Bradley™ workbook
By seeking to educate yourself about the journey of pregnancy and the process
of birth, you have wisely started down a very rewarding path
Knowledge is power
And power is freedom
Freedom to make educated, informed decisions for you and your family
These decisions will bring priceless peace of mind
Good to know
These classes are coach-based. Bring your partner to class. This will be your birth coach
If you don’t have a partner, that’s ok - you have a place in these classes too
Please be prepared to remove your shoes in class
Pregnant participants will sit on the floor in this class
Bring a small blanket and / or pillow and get cozy
Food and drink are permitted (and encouraged) in class
There is no online capability for the in-person classes
If you miss a class, there is almost always a way to make up the class, just coordinate with me as soon as possible
THIS CLASS IS AN INCLUSIVE, SAFE-ZONE. THERE WILL BE NO JUDGEMENT OR DISCRIMINATION ALLOWED HERE.
SO LONG AS YOU ARE PARENTS WHO LOVE, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
YOU ARE WELCOME REGARDLESS OF GENDER, RACE, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL PERSUASION, VACCINE STATUS, POLITICAL PARTY, ETC.,
