Olympia Childbirth Educator

What Parents Are Saying About...

Childbirth Education Classes at Olympia Obstetrics & Gynecology

"We would like to thank Stefanie 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 we planned it, but with her help we were prepared and made the best decision for Mama and baby to be healthy!" - Joshua

"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

"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

“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

"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 we could do and when helped make it less overwhelming for sure! Thanks, Stefanie for the classes and great resources." - Sarah

"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

"During the childbirth education series and breastfeeding class Stefanie led at Olympia OB/Gyn, we found the content wonderfully interactive and informative for 'newbies' like us. We found the material to be entirely useful, proving to help the labor and delivery of the delivery of our son. And as important is it was to have this information to ensure this incredibly special event to go off 'without a hitch,' I must share how her compassion and genuine nature really resonated with us. From the second of meeting her, one can sense her passion for what she does and if she said it once during class, she said it a hundred times: 'I'm here for you--please reach out to me at any time. I want nothing more to support you and be here for you.' We found she meant every single word of her promise." - Carrie, Olympia, WA

Private Classes

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Tammy and baby G

"My favorite thing was Stefanie's warm and inviting attitude and personality! Also having the one on one was really nice because it felt more like a conversation and we could ask all the questions we wanted without feeling like we were interrupting anyone else. We are feeling more aware and knowledgeable going into a totally new experience. We know that it is good to be informed but also that birth is a natural process so you can look to what comes naturally and there is no one right way to do it. It was a very comfortable and comforting experience." - Tammy, Olympia, WA

Chris, Tammy, and baby G

(After the birth)
"We have been enjoying the entire process so far, and I know that we were well equipped for a lot thanks to our time with Stefanie in the birthing and breastfeeding classes. For me personally, even though labor and delivery were very different than we had expected, I felt totally empowered to be a steadfast partner and support for Tammy every step of the way." - Chris, 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, Redmond, WA

Susan's sweet baby girl

"Our prenatal education from Stefanie was invaluable. She empowered my husband and myself to have the confidence and knowledge we needed to work together as a unit, allowing us to have the birth experience we were hoping for." - Susan, Lacey, WA

Kimberly and baby A

"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 herself 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, 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. 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." - Eleanor, Olympia, WA

Lactation Counseling

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Brittny and baby A

"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

Tad, Carrie, and baby G

"Stefanie Anderson has been a huge blessing to my husband and me as we prepared to welcome our little Gabriel into our family, but even more so, touched my heart as she answered my very desperate plea for help when significant breastfeeding problems arose days after his arrival. I reached out to her in an extremely overwhelmed and sleep-deprived state when my son was four days old and Stefanie made me and my family a priority over her own, agreeing to my distressed request to help me in my home as I struggled with latching my 'screaming at the top of his lungs' hungry baby. As a new mom, I quickly learned in those days how much it hurts to see your baby in misery and Stefanie validated that feeling when she did not think twice about coming to my home to help me that very same evening. Seeing her arrive at my front door was such a relief and the significant amount of time she spent with me is something that I will never, ever forget.

Even after that evening, I kept in contact via text with Stefanie and found her to 'lift me up' when the frustrations and struggles of all of this 'new mom stuff' seemed at times to be too much to handle. Stefanie has 'seen it all' and the Olympia community is not only so fortunate to have her wonderful birth services available, but even more so to have such a wonderful wholesome individual providing them. Stefanie, from the bottom of my heart- Thank You." - Carrie, Olympia, WA

Magen's baby L

"Stefanie came to my house a few times after my little girl was born when we were really struggling with breastfeeding. I was having such a hard time, the lowest I can remember being, and she was there for me and my baby to help with feeding and give me lots of encouragement, too. I can't even sum up how much that help meant when I needed it most - I tell people she was my angel! I've gone on to successfully breastfeed my daughter for almost six months so far and it's going great!" - Magen, Lacey, WA

"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

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Serving: Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Ft. Lewis, DuPont, Tacoma, Puyallup, Spanaway,
Tumwater, Centralia, Chehalis, Tenino, Shelton, McCleary, Elma, and surrounding areas.

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