Simply Birth

Tag: comfort

  • Jessie

    “After a remarkably traumatic birth with my first child (I suffered a rare Amniotic Fluid Embolism), my husband and I were very aware of our need for support for the birth of our second child.

    Delivering at a birthing center was not an option for us, given my history — but we still very much wanted a natural, intervention free delivery if at all possible. I truly believe that Alyssa helped make that happen!

    We had taken The Bradley Method® course with our first pregnancy, but Alyssa gave us a very helpful “crash course” a few weeks before our second delivery. That session gave me confidence in my ability to have a baby naturally.

    She was also the second person I told when I went into labor (after my husband, of course). She met us at the front entrance of the hospital and guided me through the entire process.

    I cannot tell you what an amazing resource and source of comfort and encouragement she was throughout the labor and delivery of my daughter. She gave me continued support, asked the doctors and nurses the right questions when I was in “business mode,” and even took pictures of our daughter’s first moments of life outside the womb. When I felt like I couldn’t handle it, she gave me new positions to try and talked me through. I am convinced that her presence was a huge factor in having the most amazing birth I can imagine.

    My daughter was born naturally, “in the caul,” with absolutely NO interventions. What an amazing experience after our first delivery. I am so thankful that Alyssa was there — it wouldn’t have been the same without her!”

    – Jessie, High School Teacher turned Stay At Home Mom

  • Jackie

    “I had never heard of the Bradley Method before, but we did know that we wanted to have a natural childbirth and were not prepared for it. After my friend suggested Bradley and I did some research, I knew that it would be helpful for us. The only time I have ever seen my husband frustrated is when he feels like we did not prepare well for something, so I figured that the Bradley class would help him to feel more prepared. Little did I know that I would need the preparation just as much, if not more, than he did!

    The Bradley class did an amazing job of preparing us for any and every birth situation. Alyssa did a great job of communicating and presenting the information from each lesson. She is very knowledgeable and also very approachable with all the questions that we had. Before I started the classes I was having a lot of back pain. As I started doing the recommended exercises, my back pain disappeared and I was much more comfortable for the rest of my pregnancy.

    In class we learned so much about the process of labor and what signs to look for. We also practiced relaxation techniques, and one of my favorite things was the labor rehearsals. We both approached our due date with confidence instead of fear. Our labor started and we had lots of opportunities to use the things we had been practicing. About 30 hours into it we were wondering how much longer it could last and Alyssa was a huge source of encouragement and a great resource to help us through all the way until the 59th hour when our precious baby girl was finally born naturally and without the assistance of any medication!

    I’m positive that we would not have met this goal if we had not taken the Bradley course. I would recommend that anyone who is pregnant take the Bradley class with Alyssa!”

    – Jackie, Social Worker turned Stay At Home Mom