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
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
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
January 5, Sundays 9am
3 spots left
April 6, Sundays 9am
8 spots left
June 1, Sundays 9am
9 spots left
September 9, Sundays 9am
9 spots left
Your Natural Birth Crash Course
4-class series In person
This course is 4 classes taught over 4 consecutive weeks
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
October 29, Tuesdays 6:30pm
1 spot left
March 4, Tuesdays 6:30pm
7 spots left
April 8, Tuesdays 6:30pm
8 spots left
June 10, Tuesdays 6:30pm
8 spots left
Course Curriculum
Nutrition, exercise, and relaxation to build a strong foundation for your labor
Information on gestational diabetes, Group B Strep, gestational hypertension
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 like cervical exams, medications, and epidural
Complications and Variations of labor (back labor, cord around the neck, breech, etc)
Packing for labor
Building a birth plan
How to avoid an induction that you don't want
How to identify obstetric violence
Who to report it to
And a whole bunch more
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.
This is your pregnancy, your labor, and your birth. You get to decide what works best for you
“It takes a village”
When you sign up, you’ll get
Classes taught by 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 lactation services with local lactation consultants
Comprehensive resource list
Continual support from me outside of class via phone, text, or email to answer questions right up the day of your labor
and a $500 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: classes recorded by The Bradley Method ® (not me), exclusive birth videos, and a digital copy of the Bradley™ workbook
Reserve your spot with a $75 deposit
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 decisions for you and your family
brings priceless peace of mind.
