What is your philosophy?
I strive to develop a couple’s self confidence, trust, and faith in the woman’s innate ability to give birth peacefully and couple’s instinctive ability to parent authentically.
What is your belief system about the birth year?
As the author of The Way of the Peaceful Birther (2010), I firmly believe that the birth year can and should be a peaceful, empowering experience no matter the outcome, and that fear and anger have no place in birth. Birthologie is a process, not a method, and offers a unique approach to the integration of mind, body and spirit. My goal is to help you approach your experience peacefully, that facilitates your innate knowledge and inform you of all your options for maternity care, birthplace and parenting choices.
How are your classes different from others?
Birthologie Empowered Childbirth is independent. This means that no hospital or care provider is paying me. I am not censored in teaching, nor do I have a vested interest in “selling” you any procedures because of someone else’s policies. This also means that series run longer than contracted educator’s. You will receive more unfiltered, concentrated information and heart than from a hospital sponsored classes.
Birth practices and findings sometimes change rapidky, and some childbirth educators do not keep up with these findings. I stay well informed of current research findings, make it a point to stay well read, attend conferences, network with local birth professionals, and volunteer with childbirth organizations.
Does the course address issues like VBAC, gestational diabetes, toxemia, multiples, etc.?
Yes! I do go into detail about how to not only avoid, but treat and cope with complications associated with situations that some would consider high risk.
Would I be missing out on anything by doing an online course verses an in person class?
Really, that is up to you. I’ve designed the online course to include the same exact material that my in person course offers, but it will require some additional personal responsibility on your part to listen in, participate in the course work and progress without another person “pushing” you to. Besides that, there is nothing you would be missing!
What Other Parents Are Saying
“Amy’s class not only brought to my attention things I did not know (and wouldn’t have) but also changed my entire perspective on the birth experience I was looking for. It really was life changing and I recommend it to anybody and everybody!!”
~ Julianne, first time mom
“We took Amy’s class during my 1st pregnancy and found it to be INVALUABLE. Amy presents unbiased information in a clear, concise, really FUN way. If you are even remotely considering it… SIGN UP. You’ll be glad you did.”
~ Carleen, mother of 3
