WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT...
Childbirth Education Classes at Olympia Obstetrics & Gynecology
"We would like to thank you a million times over for teaching such a great class and giving us the tools to succeed in this birthing process. It may not have gone the way it planned, but with your help we were prepared and made the best decision for Mama and baby to be healthy!" - Joshua
"Thank you, Stefanie, for all of the information, we were as prepared as new parents could be. Everything that we learned made the experience unforgettable." - Thomas
"All the techniques and items we learned in class were really helpful for both myself and my partner. Understanding all the various scenarios was probably the most helpful for us. Being familiar with what would do what and when helped make it less overwhelming for sure! Thanks, Stefanie for the classes and great resources." - Sarah
"Great class I would recommend to others. I feel more comfortable about what I'm experiencing" - Parker
"It was a lot of information to take in over the course of a month, but Stefanie did a great job of presenting it to our class, and then providing us with emails, links and hard copy materials to take home, for us to reference later. We definitely feel more prepared going into this next chapter of our lives!" - Brianna
"We loved how much material was covered over the 4 week course plus the breastfeeding course, but it didn't feel rushed or skimmed over. We are feeling much more prepared for the birthing process and to bring home our little!" - Amanda
“The class was great. I appreciated that all of the information was presented in an unbiased way and any topic or question was welcomed. I left feeling informed and empowered.” - Candace
“I appreciate Stefanie’s willingness to provide extra information and support. I feel like I can always contact her with questions.” - Lexxie
“I appreciate how informed Stefanie was with everything. The hands-on activities, interaction, and exercises helped me feel ready to get my wife and I through the birth of our son.” - Joshua
“Class was great! Wish I could’ve hired Stefanie as my doula!” - McKenna
“I loved the class and feel more comfortable. My favorite parts were the interactions, questions, and options: it wasn’t just ‘(birth) has to be done this way.’” - Maurice
"We would like to thank you a million times over for teaching such a great class and giving us the tools to succeed in this birthing process. It may not have gone the way it planned, but with your help we were prepared and made the best decision for Mama and baby to be healthy!" - Joshua
"Thank you, Stefanie, for all of the information, we were as prepared as new parents could be. Everything that we learned made the experience unforgettable." - Thomas
"All the techniques and items we learned in class were really helpful for both myself and my partner. Understanding all the various scenarios was probably the most helpful for us. Being familiar with what would do what and when helped make it less overwhelming for sure! Thanks, Stefanie for the classes and great resources." - Sarah
"Great class I would recommend to others. I feel more comfortable about what I'm experiencing" - Parker
"It was a lot of information to take in over the course of a month, but Stefanie did a great job of presenting it to our class, and then providing us with emails, links and hard copy materials to take home, for us to reference later. We definitely feel more prepared going into this next chapter of our lives!" - Brianna
"We loved how much material was covered over the 4 week course plus the breastfeeding course, but it didn't feel rushed or skimmed over. We are feeling much more prepared for the birthing process and to bring home our little!" - Amanda
“The class was great. I appreciated that all of the information was presented in an unbiased way and any topic or question was welcomed. I left feeling informed and empowered.” - Candace
“I appreciate Stefanie’s willingness to provide extra information and support. I feel like I can always contact her with questions.” - Lexxie
“I appreciate how informed Stefanie was with everything. The hands-on activities, interaction, and exercises helped me feel ready to get my wife and I through the birth of our son.” - Joshua
“Class was great! Wish I could’ve hired Stefanie as my doula!” - McKenna
“I loved the class and feel more comfortable. My favorite parts were the interactions, questions, and options: it wasn’t just ‘(birth) has to be done this way.’” - Maurice
Private Classes
"Stefanie has been absolutely wonderful to work with! We first saw her flyer at the OB-GYN office and then checked out her website; we were thoroughly impressed. We decided to do private birth classes at our home and am so grateful we went with Stefanie! It was so relaxing to be at home and allow for the one on one guidance. After the first class I went from absolutely terrified about giving birth to confident and encouraged! This being our first child, we felt unprepared until we met with Stefanie. She is so knowledgeable, personable, and authentic! She gave us so many resources as well has been available to answer any of our questions. She is so encouraging and continually has made her self available to us. It is apparent that she is living out her passion! We cannot wait to continue on this journey with her by our side!" - Kimberly, Lacey, WA
"A couple of weeks before our due date in December 2015, Stefanie came to our house in Olympia and did a private newborn care class for me and my husband. Stefanie was very friendly, easy to talk to and ask questions of, and very knowledgeable about newborn care. She brought props and activities to help us to see concretely what she was explaining about diaper changing, baby holding, bathing, swaddling, dressing, and other newborn care topics. I would recommend her classes to others and I have no doubt that should we need help after baby arrives, she will be a great resource to reach out to. Thanks, Stefanie!" - Bridget, Olympia, WA
"When I was seven months pregnant and began to feel anxious that the support I'd hoped for would not be available during the birth of our daughter, our midwives encouraged me to reach out to Stefanie. During our first meeting, she helped me work through my doubts and worries, and to put in place a contingency plan that I felt good about. Genuinely caring and warm, Stefanie is an engaged listener and a knowledgeable doula. She went above and beyond to thoroughly address all of my concerns and questions. And as the due date drew near, she met with me and a friend to show us several comfort techniques, offering every tool she had to help me prepare for the birth. Her caring support and intelligent guidance, along with the practical resources she offered (including her willingness to help me during the birth if needed) boosted my confidence and helped put me at ease as I entered the birth process. Thanks to Stefanie's support, along with the exceptional care of our midwives, the arrival of our daughter exceeded all of my hopes for a peaceful, safe, life-affirming and wondrous home birth. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone search of a doula." - Eleanor, Olympia, WA
"As first time parents, we wanted to have a thorough birth class experience; however, were looking for more of a personal touch. Stefanie was very knowledgeable, informed, and patient as we went through the class. She had customized the materials in advance to our needs, keeping us focused, yet, was flexible enough to make sure that we got all of our questions answered. You can tell she really cares about her clients and the work that she does. She has a good sense of humor, a warm spirit, is a trusted advisor, and makes you feel very comfortable and secure." - Cathy & Jon, Renton, WA
"Stefanie has been absolutely wonderful to work with! We first saw her flyer at the OB-GYN office and then checked out her website; we were thoroughly impressed. We decided to do private birth classes at our home and am so grateful we went with Stefanie! It was so relaxing to be at home and allow for the one on one guidance. After the first class I went from absolutely terrified about giving birth to confident and encouraged! This being our first child, we felt unprepared until we met with Stefanie. She is so knowledgeable, personable, and authentic! She gave us so many resources as well has been available to answer any of our questions. She is so encouraging and continually has made her self available to us. It is apparent that she is living out her passion! We cannot wait to continue on this journey with her by our side!" - Kimberly, Lacey, WA
"A couple of weeks before our due date in December 2015, Stefanie came to our house in Olympia and did a private newborn care class for me and my husband. Stefanie was very friendly, easy to talk to and ask questions of, and very knowledgeable about newborn care. She brought props and activities to help us to see concretely what she was explaining about diaper changing, baby holding, bathing, swaddling, dressing, and other newborn care topics. I would recommend her classes to others and I have no doubt that should we need help after baby arrives, she will be a great resource to reach out to. Thanks, Stefanie!" - Bridget, Olympia, WA
"When I was seven months pregnant and began to feel anxious that the support I'd hoped for would not be available during the birth of our daughter, our midwives encouraged me to reach out to Stefanie. During our first meeting, she helped me work through my doubts and worries, and to put in place a contingency plan that I felt good about. Genuinely caring and warm, Stefanie is an engaged listener and a knowledgeable doula. She went above and beyond to thoroughly address all of my concerns and questions. And as the due date drew near, she met with me and a friend to show us several comfort techniques, offering every tool she had to help me prepare for the birth. Her caring support and intelligent guidance, along with the practical resources she offered (including her willingness to help me during the birth if needed) boosted my confidence and helped put me at ease as I entered the birth process. Thanks to Stefanie's support, along with the exceptional care of our midwives, the arrival of our daughter exceeded all of my hopes for a peaceful, safe, life-affirming and wondrous home birth. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone search of a doula." - Eleanor, Olympia, WA
"As first time parents, we wanted to have a thorough birth class experience; however, were looking for more of a personal touch. Stefanie was very knowledgeable, informed, and patient as we went through the class. She had customized the materials in advance to our needs, keeping us focused, yet, was flexible enough to make sure that we got all of our questions answered. You can tell she really cares about her clients and the work that she does. She has a good sense of humor, a warm spirit, is a trusted advisor, and makes you feel very comfortable and secure." - Cathy & Jon, Renton, WA
Breastfeeding Counseling
"I had the honor of working with Stefanie following a scheduled C-section thanks to a stubborn breech baby! From the start I knew I wanted to breastfeed but from the start it was a struggle. My stubborn breech baby turned into a stubborn nurser. He quickly lost weight due to a delayed milk supply from the C-section and PCOS! He was a very shallow sucker and gave up quickly. Stefanie was a life saver in teaching us both how to improve his latch and how to nurse as a team. She also helped him and I learn perfect positions that worked best for us. Above all, Stefanie was a wealth of support and encouragement both with breastfeeding and my negative emotions about the C-section! After 3 months of hard work and tons of support from Stefanie, I truly enjoy breastfeeding and can finally do it pain free!! Words cannot express my gratitude for the support and help that my husband, our son and I got from Stefanie. She is a God-send and we are forever thankful!" - Brittny, Tumwater, WA
"I had the honor of working with Stefanie following a scheduled C-section thanks to a stubborn breech baby! From the start I knew I wanted to breastfeed but from the start it was a struggle. My stubborn breech baby turned into a stubborn nurser. He quickly lost weight due to a delayed milk supply from the C-section and PCOS! He was a very shallow sucker and gave up quickly. Stefanie was a life saver in teaching us both how to improve his latch and how to nurse as a team. She also helped him and I learn perfect positions that worked best for us. Above all, Stefanie was a wealth of support and encouragement both with breastfeeding and my negative emotions about the C-section! After 3 months of hard work and tons of support from Stefanie, I truly enjoy breastfeeding and can finally do it pain free!! Words cannot express my gratitude for the support and help that my husband, our son and I got from Stefanie. She is a God-send and we are forever thankful!" - Brittny, Tumwater, WA
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"Women's satisfaction with their births has little to do with the length, difficulty, or painfulness of their labours and more to do with their personal expectations, their involvement in decision making, and how they were treated by their caregivers."
-- E. Hodnett-American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.2002
-- E. Hodnett-American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.2002
