I looked at several birthing classes before come across yours.  None of them sat quite right with me but as soon as I looked at your website and picture I knew this class was the right class for us.  You did not disappoint! I have loved every minute of class and have learned so much. Thank you for facilitating this amazing experience for my partner and I. -Mikala


Before coming into class I never really knew what to expect. My only hope was that I’d come out knowing what was going on with my partner.  After these past few weeks I feel like a birthing expert and I also have a feeling of empowerment.  I also know that I will be able to help through the whole process with these techniques and it’s all thanks to you.  I have plenty more good things to say then can be put into words. -Fernando


Thank you for teaching me about my body and baby.  I learned so much of what my body is capable of doing.  This helped me get through the birthing process.  It was so helpful of you teaching that each journey (birth) is different for every women/family and that made it easier for me to comprehend when we had to have an emergency C-section to deliver our son.  You were the best support system next to my husband! We will see you for baby #2! -Lindsey


I want to say thank you again for all the help you offered my wife and I in the class as well as outside the class. Your ability to field our questions and address them in class on a personal level gave us all the comfort needed to be well prepared for our little one. -Tommy


Thank you so much for providing us with the information we needed to give birth.  We wouldn’t have had such a successful birth if we didn’t take your class and had your support when our son decided to come 4 weeks early. Thanks again! -Shawn and Callie


Thank you Melanie! Your passion for what you do shows through your diligent preparation, great energy and up-to-date information on the subject of childbirth and topics related to it.  We had an amazing birthing experience with my husband being a huge part of it.  I know I couldn’t have had an unmedicated birth without your help.  I went into the experience much more informed, prepared and at peace because of you.  You go above and beyond and have my highest recommendation. Thank you! -Maya


I wanted a natural hospital birth with minimal interventions.  When my pregnancy went almost 43 weeks my doctor and I decided to do a slow induction.  Melanie’s class helped prepare me to both work with the hospital staff and stand up for my altered birth “wish list”.  -Cat


My partner and I took the “ Weekend Warrior” class in November and December before giving birth to or son in February.  This was our first child so we really didn’t know what to expect from pregnancy or birth, or even from a birthing class! This class really helped us prepare mentally for the challenges of labor, as well as encouraged us to really look into ourselves and I can honestly say this class was essential in helping me through an unmedicated birth.  There were also great practical aspects to the class such as talking through pros and cons of typical birth interventions and looking at what a C-section scenario might look like and what to expect from that, which helped me feel more relaxed about that possibility in case any emergencies came up. The 2 weekend classes are long and intense as they fit 7 weeks of material into 2 days, however it worked best with our schedule and it was nice to have the option of taking a class without a longer commitment. -Brianna
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Thank you so much for helping us bring our sweet daughter into this world, in the way we so hoped for!  Between all that we learned in your Birthing From Within class, to the unwavering support your provided during my long labor, you supplied us the knowledge, tools and care we needed to have a successful homebirth! Our birth experience was the most incredibly challenging, humbling and rewarding experience of your lives! Thank you so much , Mel! -Jess