Stork Ready Childbirth Education In Person And Virtual Classes

My husband and I are expecting our first child next month. We attended the in-person birthing class and learned so much! We haven't stopped talking about it all week and can't recommend it enough. We feel so prepared and confident for labor and delivery now!

I took Karen’s advanced comfort measure class back in March 2023, hoping for an unmedicated TOLAC for my second baby. I am glad I took her class, I’ve learnt much more than I thought I would. We were lucky to be the only couple there at the time, Karen welcome us in with open arms and mind. She made the atmosphere comfortable and gave very valuable information for my toolbox. I labored at home for 12 hours, using breathing techniques, peanut ball, physiology ball, and meditation that was taught by Karen to manage the pain. Leading up to my admission to labor and delivery, my labor was stalled, baby girls heart rate dropped, and resulting in an emergency c-section. Though it was not the birth story I had hoped for, our baby girl is healthy and that’s all it mattered. I highly recommend Stork Ready classes to all parents looking to educate themselves.

My partner and I attended the birth class and feel much better prepared for our first child. Karen is very well informed over her many years of experience, and an engaging instructor.Very grateful to have someone like her providing this knowledge and expertise. Having other expecting parents in this intimate small group was also a delight.Highly recommend!Thank you Karen.

My husband and I knew we wanted to take a childbirth class in person, which was truly hard to find. With a quick Google search, we found storkready and I am SO thankful that we did... our insurance covered the class, but my husband and I both agreed it was worth every penny and then some!Karen was so informative and non-judgmental. The setting was intimate with just 5 couples and honestly felt like we were a a bunch of old friends hanging out in Karen's livingroom.Karen provided snacks and breaks, which was nice because I felt like it gave me time to strech, use the bathroom, and check in with my husband without missing any information or being rude during her class. It also allowed us to mingle with the other couples.Karen covered everything from the first signs of labor to after baby is born and literally everything in between. She simply stated facts and provided us with the knowledge we needed to make our own decisions and how to advocate for ourselves. Karen covered the stages of labor, medication options, laboring options, relaxation tips, breathing exercises, the proper way to push, how your partner can support you, possible complications and how to be prepared for them....there was also a portion of the class where we were able to use the birthing balls with our partners and really practice the process.My husband and I left class feeling fully prepared for the big day! I feel so confident in my ability to labor and my husband is equipped with ways to support me. We have already recommended the class to a few friends and hope to take another class ourselves soon!

My husband and I attended a birth class facilitated by Karen. We had a great experience at the one day class. The biggest pros for us were the small class size and the studio’s genuinely comfortable atmosphere. We feel very prepared to advocate for our preferences in childbirth. I’m so glad we found Stork Ready. We will be signing up for more classes and definitely taking advantage of the parent support groups.