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Here are some things my students have to say:

 

Were the classes what you expected? Better? Worse? How?

Better—more variety of useful/beneficial info ~Thalia

I did not really know what to expect but every class was very informative and never once did I question the reason we were investing the time and money to come. ~Brandon

 

Families start here

For the most part, actually a lot more info than I expected there to be. A broader range of info. All good things! ~Katie

Yes, I felt like I got a lot of great information to support how we want to bring a child into the world. ~Eric

I wasn’t sure what to expect. I feel like I received a ton of information. Sometimes I had difficulties processing so much information—but I’d rather have more information than less. ~Chrissie

They were great! I’m not sure what I expected but I felt very educated from them. ~Teesha

Yes, we were pleased with the classes ~Regina

Better. Covered a lot more info than I thought. We covered before, during, and after birth. I thought we would just be covering during birth. ~Scott

Yes, I really wanted a comprehensive class and I felt like that’s what we got. ~Danielle

I actually was not sure what to expect. And it was a great class. ~Steve

They were better because I didn’t think it would cover so much material. ~Stephanie

I didn’t know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised and very glad that we came. I feel much more prepared and confident going into our birth. ~Rick

Yes. I feel very prepared. It was better than I thought it would be. Really enjoyed how involved I as a husband was able to be. ~Nathan

They were better than I expected because I learned so much and feel very prepared for birth. [My friend] definitely talked them up which made me interested, but I couldn’t be more pleased, especially since it was a large time commitment with driving etc [the drive was about 1.5 hours] ~Valerie

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m really happy that I attended the classes. ~Michael

Better. I didn’t have any expectations, but I learned a tremendous of very useful information. I feel informed, prepared, and more confident. ~George

Better! Melissa has so much “stuff.” I love visual aids and she is rich with them. The class covered more topics than I expected… not just birthing babies. ~Melanie

Much better than expected. I really appreciated the additional information... ~Dan

The classes were better than I expected, much more comprehensive than other options. ~Katie

Better. Very informative and educational. Good interactive activities/practicing. ~Sara

More all-encompassing than expected. Labor strategies plus child care/feeding, etc. Exceeded expectations. ~Bryce

Better than expected. Very informative and covered topics I did not expect. ~David

Lots of useful info. Much more than I expected! Learned a lot! ~Jentrey (mom of 3)

Better. There was a lot of information outside of what I found in the Bradley book. The post birth information was particularly of interest to me. ~Marcos

Better! Way better. ~Diana

Yes; lots of good info and media integration was great. ~Emily

The classes were very very informative and I became more educated about my own nutrition ~Jennifer (doula)

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the class overall?

10 ~Thalia; 10 ~Dmitry; 10! ~Brandon; 10 ~Katie; 9 ~Eric; 9.7 ~Scott; 10 ~Danielle; 10 ~Felicia; 10+ ~David; 9 ~Steve; 9-helpful ~Jeremy; 10! I would recommend you to anyone wanting an in-depth prep for natural labor ~Sarah; 10 ~Stephanie; 9 ~Rick; 10 ~Nathan; 10 ~Valerie; 10 ~Michael; 10 ~Karen; 9 ~George; 9 ~Eve; 10+ ~Sarah; 9 ~Jan; 10 ~Melanie; 10 ~Dan; 10 ~Stephanie; 9 ~Katie; 10 ~Sara; 10 ~David; 100 ~Jentrey; 9 ~Marcos; 10—You really are an amazing educator. Your class goes above and beyond and you’ve inspired me in many ways ~Diana; 10 ~Jennifer

Would you recommend these classes to friends? Why or why not?

Absolutely! Every pregnant woman should have this education! ~Thalia

Yes, I feel it is very informative and would love to spread the word of natural childbirth and good nutrition ~Dmitry

Absolutely! In our culture it’s routine to just go to the hospital. This class has been eye opening in the choices we didn’t even know we had until this class ~Brandon

Yes, I think the biggest reason people in the U.S. choose hospital birth and get an epidural is lack of education on all options available and if they knew more about all they could do, they would choose differently. ~Katie

Yes, I would recommend this class. I think it is very important to know all your options and to be well educated. This really helped us find out and research more what we want in our birth process. ~Eric

Yes—without a doubt! Melissa is a very gifted teacher and I feel that so much of our lives has changed for the good because of the education from the classes. ~Teesha

Yes! Very informative! Plus this class has made me think and realize natural can be done, and how much is its better. Opened up my eyes! ~Scott

Yes, I feel so much more prepared for labor than I could have been. I have invaluable knowledge that will come in handy. ~Danielle

Yes. I learned a lot of very important information. ~Steve

Yes and I have. I think it is very informative and not enough women know this info. ~Felicia

Yes, learned a lot of information and feel better equipped to “coach” ~Jeremy

Absolutely. I really loved your passion about the material. ~Sarah

Absolutely and we already have to a few people. We think very highly of the material. ~Stephanie

Yes. It’s very empowering to be informed and equipped for the birth process. It’s great to get all the information and restore some of the natural ways to give birth and make it a joyous experience. ~Rick

Yes, we have already. We learned a lot about potential health risks and don't want other parents to be blindsided by it. ~Nathan

Already have been and telling people it’s worth the drive. We feel so much more informed and prepared and want everyone to be the same way. ~Valerie

Definitely. Information is great and so much you wouldn’t otherwise know. ~Karen

Yes—we both had major “paradigm shifts” through the course of the class—... highly recommend.... ~Eve

Yes—Informative, thought provoking, encouraging! ~Sarah

Yes. Very informative, educational, and revealing. Great preparation for first time parents. Makes you think about things that you had no idea were so important. ~Jan

Yes—the knowledge base and life experience of our instructor was incredible. Even if I had done no outside research, I increased my knowledge by so much. Encouraging us to be “informed” and not passing judgment on individuals’ decisions made sharing and exploring options very helpful. ~Melanie

I would absolutely recommend to others. I feel much more prepared both for labor as well as the additional topics (breastfeeding, etc). ~Dan

Absolutely. Very informative and empowering to those wanting a positive, informed birth experience. ~Sara

Yes. It is so valuable to explore all your options/strategies. Only then can you feel in control and empowered to make what you feel are the best decisions. ~Bryce

Yes, very informative but presented in a non-bias, non-threatening way. ~David

Most definitely... You can never know too much about all this! Wish I would’ve known sooner! ~Jentery

Yes. Educational, and a positive experience. ~Marcos

100% ... You learn how to take better care of your entire family, yourself, and our environment. ~Diana

Absolutely. It is extremely educational. Even mothers having a planned cesarean should take this class because you learn a lot of things that help you in pregnancy. ~Jennifer

Please share any comments you’d like to offer.

I can’t imagine any other ... teacher as fun, enthusiastic, informed, and organized! ~Thalia

Thank you for your energy and efforts in helping us achieve our goals. We hope to take the knowledge provided to us and apply it at the appropriate time. ~Dmitry

It’s been informative and fun. I’m excited and feel prepared to welcome our baby into the world. ~Brandon

The videos were definitely key in helping me realize the best way to labor and give birth in is the environment I will feel *most* comfortable and relaxed naturally. Choosing the environment is a huge part of choosing how the labor will go and turn out. ~Katie

Thank you for being so knowledgeable and caring about this birth method. It is pretty/very abnormal in today’s culture, but I feel like it is much more doable if people would take the time to explore this option. ~Eric

I appreciate the thorough education I've received from this class. Honestly with my personality I’ve been overwhelmed sometimes - but I’m thankful and grateful for all the facts, videos, homework, gifts and knowledge I’ve been given. ~Chrissie

Thank you Melissa for all you have done for [my family]. We appreciate all your love and support. I know [our baby] was born the best way and is healthy because of the education from your classes. ~Teesha

I also really enjoyed the information of slings and diapers. I enjoyed reviewing the books and resources. The website was a great tool. ~Regina

Really opened my eyes to how childbirth is in this country and how it should be. ~Steve

I can tell you put a lot of work, time, and energy into the classes outside of class time… thank you! ~Jeremy

I appreciate the resources—doulas, etc… Thank you for the home made gifts—I love the cap and blankie! ~Sarah

This class has been great and has made all the difference in how I view pregnancy, labor, and child care. It has challenged many preconceived notions but has helped me think through my own perceptions and come to a clearer, more informed understanding of what I believe and will put into practice. ~Valerie

...With the trend of the way most people treat childbirth in America, we as citizens must take control of the way we treat childbirth. Over medicating our children, and all of the fallout from interventions are causing our children, and literally the future of America, to become reliant on doctors and pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies. Take control, stop this vicious cycle. ~George

Love all the books available, and the knowledge that you have about the different approaches that each author takes. ~Jan

Melissa is passionate about this work and it excited me to be in class. She wants to have every mother have the tools she need to birth her baby. She truly cares about her students. ~Melanie

When we first started looking into these classes, there was a negative perception from the folks at the Dr.’s office. After finishing the course, I could see how different instructors can provide a substantially different course experience. There are several areas of discussion that can be controversial and if presented in a different manner, I could see how the doctors could get frustrated. I think that you did an excellent job of being balanced and always making sure that we know the baby’s needs are the priority. In fact, as we continue to discuss our birth plans, our doctor has repeatedly mentioned that she is impressed with 1) how well informed we are and 2) how we are much easier/reasonable than previous [couples]. I think that’s a result of your approach and I really have appreciated it! ~Dan

I have to admit I had a somewhat skeptical approach to class as a trained medical professional but I found that my input was always welcome and that rarely was my education at odds with the topics/education/etc in class. I was pleasantly surprised by that. ~Stephanie

Thank you for your time answering our concerns in and out of class. Thank you for caring about our situation and for making our birth experience a positive one. ~David

Melissa is the ultimate ... instructor. I feel so lucky to have chosen her as our educator She is incredibly knowledgeable. ~Diana

Melissa is an amazing teacher and very inspirational. ~Jennifer

Melissa Evans, CBE, CLE, CPST

Childbirth Educator

Certified Lactation Educator

Child Passenger Safety Technician