 At our center, it is our greatest mission to help clients get informed about the birth process and labor options. To get the most thorough information, we recommend private birth education over hospital sponsored courses. Too often, hospital courses are limited to prepare you only for customary hospital procedures to be expected in delivering your baby and may sometimes neglect to explore all the stages, options and techniques a mother may experience in birth. MOTHERCARE BIRTH EDUCATION We encourage you to seek out a birth educators in your area who gives a strong foundation in the biology, psychology, methods and tools for birth. Whether you use our recommended instructor or another course, whether you are planning on natural childbirth or the use of medications, please make the investment to get yourself educated and prepared for the challenging and rewarding work of childbearing. RECOMMENDED BIRTH EDUCATION OPTIONS If you are seeking a high-quality birth education course, we highly recommend Kathy Killebrew, an experienced birth educator, at www.bradleybirth.com/ndweb.asp?ID=K065 or 626-797-7833. OTHER RESOURCES AND BIRTH EDUCATION OPTIONS The following are listed as a general resource guide. We do not have any specific recommendations, but we encourage you to contact the instructors and courses to determine which would be the best match for you. Love the Belly Childbirth Education Center Silverlake www.lovethebelly.com Offers courses in the Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth. The Birth Connection Fullerton www.thebirthconnection.com Provides classes, products and services that support parents during childbirth and the childbearing years. Full Moon Childbirth Support Services Sierra Madre www.support4birth.com Private and group childbirth preparation classes are available. Wholistic Birth Resource Center of Southern California www.socalbirth.org Offers in-depth information on how to choose a midwife. |