Our Story - Karen & Paul

We took Bradley® Classes for a variety of reasons. Our health care provider suggested we look into the classes because they found couples that had taken them were among the best prepared for birth. Upon research into the Bradley Method®, we were convinced it was for us because:

~ Karen was worried about post-partum depression and low intervention births have been shown to lower the risk of post-partum depression;

~ Paul wanted to be as involved as possible in the pregnancy and birth and this was the only preparation method that focused on his role;

~ We considered a hiring doula but we worried that a doula would replace Paul as the primary support person during labour. The Bradley Method® helped him to feel confident in his role as coach whether we chose to have the support of a doula or not; and

~ We came to believe that the time and financial investment of preparing for birth was the most important investment we could make in our child – less costly and more important than any stroller or crib or pre-baby vacation.

 

We have not regretted our decision to take Bradley Method® classes for a moment.

The birth of our daughter was the most emotional and joyful day of our lives. Karen describes the experience as hard work, but also a magical and beautiful day. Upon encouragement from our midwives, Paul 'caught' the baby and felt her first breath. Working as a team, we bonded more strongly together as parents and to our new baby. Thanks to our wonderful Bradley Method® instructor, we took responsibility for the way we welcomed of our daughter into the world and could not have been happier.

Shortly after our daughter's birth, we felt a calling to help other couples gain the knowledge and tools required to experience the joy of a low risk, unmedicated birth. We are commited to teaching the Bradley Method® childbirth classes and helping you begin your parenting before the birth of your baby as you prepare to welcome your baby to the world with joy. 

We confirmed our belief in the Bradley Method with the homebirth of our son - a whoping 10lb'er! Paul's coaching was incredible and we credit the depth of relaxation Karen achieved for the phenomenally fast labour.

Our classes will primarily be taught by Karen. Both of us will be available to students for questions and concerns. Karen has an MA in health economics and a background in public health research, having worked for the Nursing Health Services Research Unit at McMaster University and the Population Health Intervention Research Centre at the University of Calgary. She has taught large university classes and done many invited guest lectures. Paul has a PhD in Sociology and works in health research for the Federal Government.

Our Story - Nadine & Mohamed

Pregnancy was such a wonderful and natural state to be in, it only made sense to research natural childbirth as a birthing option for us. When we came across the Bradley Method we were intrigued by its in-depth prenatal coaching compared to other shorter courses. Mohamed and I decided to give it a try! We both loved the course and knew without a doubt that this is how we wanted to birth our baby!

Labour was just as Dr. Bradley described, it was as though we were climbing a mountain. As an avid hiker, I knew that the mountain would eventually come to a peak and ease would follow. And so went our labour; miraculous but hard work. The greatest workout of my life that brought to this world our beautiful daughter Safiiya. I was soon inspired to help other couples achieve this wonderful birthright for their babies.

It is within the reach of each one of us to birth our babies with gentle wisdom, love and perseverance. I hope to accompany you in this life changing journey...

~Nadine has an MA in International Development Studies and is an avid researcher
~Mohamed has an MBA and is currently working as a Management Accountant with the government.