Durham, United States
3435 Cromwell Rd
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+1 9196957418
My husband and I took their class and from the start we were struck by the compassion and warmth Elise and Jenny both share. They are respectful of where you are coming from, whether you are expecting your first child or your fourth. Both create a welcoming environment that encourages questions and learning. They incorporate all aspects of learning, including auditory, visual, and hands on approaches. Both Elise and Jenny were a joy to work with!
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As a second-time mom, I was unsure if I needed a birth class, but after just one session with Jenny & Elise, I realized that YES, I desired a deeper foundational understanding of birth and what my body is doing/can do. I’ve found their class to be incredibly helpful as I reflect on my last birth and plan for the one to come. I feel so much more empowered, educated, and in-control. Also, this class gives you one priceless thing: courage. Courage to enjoy your pregnancy and birth, courage to fall even more in love with your partner in the process, and courage to be your own educated advocate in a birth setting. My partner and I are so grateful for the things we’ve learned and look forward to implementing them at our birth. Thank you, Elise and Jenny!
My wife and I just took their class as we prepare for our second child, and it was wonderful. I wasn’t expecting to learn much because we had already taken a birth class with the hospital for our first kid, but boy was I wrong. They did such a thorough job teaching us about every aspect of childbirth that I found myself really regretful that we hadn’t used them with our the first kid as well. They taught us about what to expect in every stage of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and the pros and cons of all the different techniques and interventions that are available to us. I also really appreciated that they did it all through a lens that was hopeful for a non-medicated birth, but also very realistic, grounded in science, and clear about when it was best to seek medical interventions. Above all, Jenny and Elise were very friendly, fun, compassionate, and incredibly experienced. I would definitely recommend their class for anyone who is expecting, even if you’ve taken prior childbirth classes before.
Elise was the best doula that we could have asked for during the birth of our first baby! I wanted to give birth without an epidural, and I knew that a doula would help me achieve that goal. Elise helped connect me with a birth educator in the months leading up to the birth (this was before she was offering classes herself). She checked in with me during my pregnancy, and met with my husband and me before the birth to formulate and discuss our birth plan. Elise did an excellent job educating me on my options throughout the pregnancy and labor without ever making me feel pressured into a decision. She was able to tell me pros and cons based on evidence, which helped my husband and I make the best decisions for the birth. Elise has the most wonderful calming presence and it was exactly what we needed during labor. She helped my husband know the best ways to support me, and prompted me to change positions during labor to help things progress. I truly believe that she was a big factor in my labor moving relatively quickly! The birth could have easily been a fear and anxiety filled time, but Elise helped make it a calm, natural, and celebratory experience. No matter the type of birth you are hoping for, hiring Elise was such a worthwhile investment— my husband and I both highly recommend her!
No option for 10 stars I see...disappointing ;) Yes, Elise is my wife. We're smack dab in the early years of raising four kids and have gone through ALL of it together: surprise first pregnancy and the associated shock and psychological dawning of what we needed to prepare for, more sleepless nights than we could possibly quantify, broken bones, surgeries, the loss of twins early in pregnancy and the ups and downs of the pregnancies themselves. And then there's the joy. The joy trumps it all and the hard days/weeks actually enhance it, owing in large part to Elise and her love not only for our kids, but for motherhood in general and being present for the gift and miracle of childbirth. Supporting other parents during pregnancy and labor is something that brings Elise profound joy...and it took me some time to understand and firmly believe that. The groundwork for BCB has steadily and unknowingly been prepared over the past decade... Jenny and Elise working as a team has been surreal to witness. It's difficult to fathom a better pairing to bring BCB and its heart for education and support to life. They share an uncommon bond and unity in giving to moms and dads in ways that I know from experience will prove invaluable.
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