Be sure to also read our Testimonials from local Midwives and Doctors whose clients have taken our classes. We are proud to have brought Birthing From Within to this region and have witnessed the powerful difference it has made in the experiences of so many new families. As one client so beautifully shared:
“Childbirth and mother-support will never be the same - Dancing Star Birth has revolutionized childbirth in our region.”
Confidence
“I feel less afraid, more willing to embrace and enter fully into the experience—not just wanting it to be over.”
“It took a lot of the fear and anxiety out of the picture.”
“All of the answers, direction, confidence and positive attitudes created an atmosphere of growth.”
“I feel renewed, refreshed, restored and centred.”
“The class helped me really let go during labour and be as primal as I wanted and needed to be.”
“It was informative & powerful. We have both reached a new level of excitement, love and sense of being prepared.”
“We could not have been better prepared for the wonderful miracle we have just been through.”
“I had the book so I "kinda knew what was coming" BUT the depth we went into each exercise combined with the practical knowledge made the book that much more moving. It wasn't until the class environment and with the facilitation of the instructor that I really made some insightful realizations about my attitude towards birth.”
Knowledge
“You did a fantastic job at balancing medical and practical information with emotions. I would recommend this class to anyone and will join one of the mom's groups!”
“It was great to go to a class that didn't just teach but enabled us to explore.”
“I appreciated the focus on practical tools for coping.”
“The tools you taught helped me have the birth I had dreamed about. I feel empowered, amazed at the human body, and will forever cherish the birth of our son.”
“As a family doctor I am very familiar with the medical model of childbirth. We've tried to embrace a more traditional approach and sought out Dancing Star Birth. You emphasized the "normal" aspects of childbirth, accessing your inner strength, the role of the partner etc., in just the way we needed.”
“We really, really enjoyed our weekend with you and got a lot more out of it than we expected to. You might have been able to tell that our instincts are to focus on the "practical" - so for us being able to really let go and get in touch with our hopes and fears that we hadn't discussed was great.”
“We found things from the class helped us that we didn't even realize at the time. Keep mentally strong, digging deep to remember all the positive things we talked about...YOU CAN DO IT.”
Birth Partners
“Our relationship is stronger and we are more in tune. He is much more aware of my feelings and what I might need.”
“It opened up my fears about his expectations, and allowed us to communicate openly. This was difficult, but very valuable.”
“I have to say I was reluctant to go, as many men must be, but I am really glad I did. I learned a lot of what I needed to know to be prepared for this process emotionally and mentally.”
“The class definitely met and exceeded my expectations. My experience was solidified on Monday afternoon when I came home to a bouquet of flowers from my husband with a note saying that "he is ready!"”
“It not only helped my labour tremendously, but also helped our relationship, opening up communication and our confidence as a team together, playing to our strengths and embracing what the other has to offer. I can't say enough great things about the course, it really changed my life for the better.”
“I have more confidence in her ability to be there for me.”
“The class built on our connection as a couple and that this will play a huge part in our labour experience.”
“My husband was hesitant as he had heard from other guys that prenatal classes were boring. He was pleasantly surprised by your class and felt more prepared. That speaks wonders!”
Embracing the Unknown
“As you so rightly made clear, our children are beautifully born into the world, whether or not they need assistance. Our cesarean birth was an amazing and life changing event.”
“Your class opened up possibilites we never would have considered.”
“You really put things into focus for me; I feel much more prepared for whatever should come my way.”
“Thank you for such an inspiring and empowering class. I am ready to welcome all the challenges of labour and motherhood.”
“I was able to face my own fears and realities that I had been avoiding.”
“Being able to reframe our situation and make our cesarean birth feel like our birth helped make it an amazing experience.”
“The class turned our birth into a joy rather than a source of dread, and made all of the bumps in the road just part of the joy.”
“Thank goodness you walked us through a cesarean role play; it made all the difference in being able to find strength and joy in our son's birth.”
Our Mentors
“ I loved how you taught. It felt relaxed, fun and yet I was taking in new information the whole time.”
“Our classes were full of laughter, connection, learning, sincerity, passion and fun, all thanks to your genuine and heartfelt approach.”
“The more I hear of friends' experiences in traditional prenatal classes, the more I appreciate all that we learned and experienced.”
“Your energy is wonderful; it is uplifting to see someone who has found their calling and excels at it.”
“Our teacher was FABULOUS! She was warm and caring, friendly yet not overbearing. She allowed discussions to naturally take place with the appropriate amount of guidance.”
“Absolutely brilliant. Approachable, yes. Clear explanations, yes. Confidence, yes. Good discussions, always.”
“The Birthing From Within class was wonderful. I can't adequately express my appreciation for what you do...”
“Our instructor was lovely - but as she warned at the outset - she was going to push our buttons and make us uncomfortable - because birth certainly isn't comfortable. I appreciated this as it better prepared my mind for what's coming rather than try to sugar-coat issues. At times one could feel a tension arise with some feeling uncomfortable with difficult topics but she was great at acknowledging their discomfort and at the same time easing their tension with her own accepting attitude.”
“Your knowledge and how you conveyed all the information without any bias one way or another was so valuable to us.”
Looking Forward...
Many of our Birthing From Within clients have gone on to attend our Mothers Unfolding groups for new mothers and babies, Birthing Again for their second babies, and Mama Renew as seasoned mothers. We are proud to offer classes that support you through both birth and parenthood.
“You have shaped who I am as a mother. I found power through Birthing from Within and Birthing Again. Found support with other mums and now best friends through Mothers Unfolding. A stack of reading when I wonder about something. Now looking for time to attend Mama Renew. What are you going to do for us when we become empty nesters? I hope you are present through every stage of the most amazing transformation of my life.”
“We found the prenatal class absolutely crucial to our success, found our Doula Lolli on your website and also joined a Mothers Unfolding group with amazing connections and conversations. Thank you a million times.”
