Bradley Method Childbirth Education Classes, Doula Services, New York's Capital Region, Schenectady, Albany, Troy

Birth for Joy

Class Information

Free Class

All interested couples are invited to try out a Bradley® class with no financial obligation before committing to signing up for a class series! You can attend any one class of a currently running series (called an Early Bird Class) for free, or you may attend a FREE Healthy Pregnancy Class if one is scheduled.

Cost

(Bradley Method® Classes)

The cost of a 12 week class series is $350 per couple and includes a workbook and other materials. To reserve a spot in a class series a non-refundable deposit of $50 is required, and the remaining balance is due at the beginning of class 1. The balance must be paid in order to receive a workbook, as well as any other class materials.

*If necessary, I am happy to accommodate payment plans. This must be arranged before the start of the class series.

Refunds:

If for any reason you decide to discontinue attending class, your tuition will not be refunded. Refunds for medical reasons will be addressed on an individual basis, for example: if you give birth to your baby before class 8, you may receive a partial refund.

Bring-a-Friend Discount!

If you sign up with another couple(s), each couple will receive $10 back! To receive the discount you need to email me with your friends' names before class 1. *Couples who meet at an Early Bird Class or Healthy Pregnancy Class can not sign up together.

What do I bring to class?

Here are a few suggestions...

A notebook and pen or pencil. (While you will receive a student workbook, some couples have found it helpful to bring an addition notebook to take notes, as well as a pen to write with.

You own pillows. (Each class we will practice relaxation on the floor. I do provide mats and pillows however some couples prefer to bring their own pillow(s) from home for comfort.

A mug, cup, or reusable drinking container. Water and tea are available as are paper cups if you forget your mug.

A light snack for yourself, or to share. Two hours can be a long time for a pregnant woman to go without a snack.

Your coach!

Marisa Christiano is an independent childbirth instructor affiliated with the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth® (AAHCC). This website contains information about our classes and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this website do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the AAHCC.

Your local Bradley Method® instructor is a professional person or couple trained to help pregnant couples obtain the birth experience they desire.

Bradley® instructors are experts in the field of natural childbirth. All Bradley® instructors have gone through intensive training with the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth and are required to re-affiliate each year in order to continue teaching the Bradley Method®.

For a free international directory of instructors or more information about The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth®, contact:

The American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®
PO Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-5224
(800)4A-BIRTH or (818)788-6662
or visit the official Bradley Method® website www.bradleybirth.com