This comprehensive course will prepare you to give birth without unnecessary pain or harmful interventions, using the most successful method of natural childbirth in the United States: The Bradley Method.

I have been teaching The Bradley Method since 1993, and have worked with over 1000 couples during this time. The overwhelming majority of them took my classes because they desired an unmedicated vaginal birth with minimal interventions, and over 87% of them have been able to achieve that goal.

We will cover:

  • Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth

  • Medical terminology

  • Nutrition guidance and exercises to help you feel great and stay low-risk

  • Training the husband/partner/support personto be a highly skilled birth "coach"

  • Interventions that you may be offered during your pregnancy, labor and birth: their risks and benefits

  • Pros and cons of pain-relieving medications during labor

  • Creating a Birth Plan

  • Recognizing the stages of labor

  • C-sections and other variations / complications

  • Breastfeeding basics and newborn care

I highly recommend this article that goes into the benefits of The Bradley Method in depth.

 Format:

Option 1: ($425) Weekly group class, limited to a maximum of 6 couples in order to ensure sufficient personal attention from the instructor and to encourage camaraderie between students. Currently, I am offering my group classes in a live, online format using Zoom. If you prefer an in-person class, please see Option 2 below.

Option 2: (Pricing varies) If you prefer a customized schedule and/or in-person instruction, I have a very limited number of openings for private courses, either in your home or my location. Hybrid and 100% virtual private courses are also available. Email me for more information on pricing and scheduling options.

WHEN:

Ideally, you should plan to begin your classes no later than the 28th week of pregnancy to ensure that you have completed the entire class series before your baby arrives. However, I do offer "make up" classes to get you caught up with a class that is already in progress, or private classes (in your home, at or my location, or via Zoom) to fit your schedule. ​​ If you don't see a day and time that meets your needs, get in touch with me - I will sometimes add additional classes based on demand. 

upcoming GROUP classes:


SUNDAYS at 1:30 PM, STARTING January 12tH

TUEsdays at 7:00 pm, starting January 28th

Thursdays at 7:00 pm, starting February 20th

(All times listed are pacific time)

If none of these group classes fits your schedule, I will be offering a limited number of private classes this winter - just get in touch with me for more info.

If you have questions about taking a class, I encourage you to reach out to me - you can email me at birth@lisahiguchi.com, or call/text me at 951.757.8154.  Please put “Childbirth Class” in the subject line if you email me, so I can be sure to get back to you right away.

Registration:
Click here to register for any of our group classes, using a credit / debit card, Google Pay, Cash App, or to set up a payment plan using AfterPay. If you prefer to pay via Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, or PayPal email me or text me and I’ll get you all squared away. Once you have completed the registration process, I will send you a recommended reading list and all the information and materials for our first class, so you can get started immediately. If you are enrolling at least two weeks prior to class starting, be sure to use the code EARLYBIRD during checkout to get $30 off!