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"As first-time parents in a new city, new doctor, new hospital and several complications during the pregnancy,
my husband and I realized that we needed special help to build our confidence about the impending birth of our son. Although we had books
and advice galore, we were hesitant that a group class would be the best way to build confidence in ourselves and the mysterious path in
front of us. René was amazing. After our private, hands-on Birthcare class, not only did we feel like "we can do it" but we also realized
that giving birth is a fluid process with many alternatives and paths. By having the opportunity to ask very personal questions and
reviewing our own preferences with René, decision-making was easy during Christopher's birth. Even with complications during delivery,
both my husband and I were able to be a team and felt in control. What more can you ask for?"
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- Sarah & Deno
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"Even as I seem to be heading for a much more medically managed birth
than I had ever intended, I am especially glad that my husband and I had
you come out for our child birth education class. There is such value
in having it scheduled at your time and convenience and in your own
home. Pregnancy is a busy enough event and the thought of shuttling off
to one more appointment was too much for us. It was a nice, relaxing
experience for us where we were comfortable asking the questions that WE
had and making sure that OUR interest areas were addressed. Though I am
confident that at the group childbirth education classes it is stressed
that the only silly question is the unasked one, you still feel more
comfortable in a private setting to address any area of concern."
"In reality you will probably end up spending much of early labor at home
so it was best to have our instruction in the actual setting."
"The class was also VERY comprehensive -- late pregnancy to just after
delivery and breast feeding info. I found that by keeping it as a
continuum, it made it easier for me to see the big picture, everything
in perspective."
"The videos used showed a variety of birth experiences -- to get a real
flavor for the flexibility that will likely be necessary for the big
event. Things may not always go as we plan them and it was very useful
to us to have seen a wide range of experiences from medication free to
induction, to epidural, to c-section births. It helped us get mentally
prepared for most any eventuality and realize that the most important
element is to end up with a healthy baby and mom as the end goal."
"Though the class taught excellent relaxation techniques (many are very
helpful in pregnancy and beyond, I suspect), the class is tailored to
how you want to experience birth. Should you really know that you want
a epidural, the videos are helpful in that regard, plus I imagine that
the relaxation techniques would be very useful to make sure you end up
with a positive epidural procedure as well. René's obvious wealth of
experience in the hospital setting really helps you feel better about
the birth process there. The last thing we wanted was to attend
childbirth preparation classes where the majority of the class would opt
for a home birth or birthing center. We were happy with our choice for
a hospital birth and felt that we learned how to have the best possible
birth in that setting."
"As we are near the end, we feel prepared -- not scared about labor - a
little worried that it may be very tiring at the end, but now free to
focus on the most important part, bringing baby home and adjusting to
our new lives together. (René's class also offers insights in that
regard as well!)"
"We were most pleased with the experience and would encourage others to
make the same choice."
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- Karen & Chris L.
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"We gained so much knowledge in our private childbirth class with René, that we felt completely at ease as we began labor.
We especially appreciated René's willingness to answer all of our questions and we felt very comfortable discussing personal subjects...
René has a great personality and sense of humor."
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- Lisa & Tom Newburn
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"René, I just wanted to let you know that I had my little angel. He weighed 8 lbs and was 19 inches. He's perfect !
It took 3 hours & 15 minutes to have him from the time they gave me pitocin until the he came out. I used the breathing techniques that you taught
us and it worked wonderfully. I did have to switch from the varied to the slow because I started to tense up & hyperventilate, but after they got me calmed
down and breathing correctly it was great!"
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- Dawn & Michael
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