“OPT for Mama's OPTimize birth course was a huge game changer for me!! It gave me the resources and confidence to have a natural unmedicated birth at a hospital - although it's also a great course for mom's planning to use an epidural. The course covers the following topics: pelvic floor anatomy, Kegels, breathing techniques, exercise, phases of labor, birthing positions, pushing, creating a birthing plan, and perineal massage. I bought the course while in my second trimester, but I would recommend purchasing at the end of your first trimester and slowly going through the topics at your own pace. The exercise resource library, which I frequently referred to throughout pregnancy, provides exercises and stretches that are ideal for each trimester. My favorite topics in the course included the birthing positions and the pushing phase. In labor, I used several positions I learned about in the course, which provided amazing pain relief and gave me a sense of control over my labor. The pushing section taught me proper pushing techniques to avoid significant tearing for a faster postpartum recovery. Furthermore, you get lifetime access to the course and can text the course instructors questions! The course instructors - Amanda and Rachel - are delightful and incredibly knowledgeable woman that embody the essence of woman empowerment. I'm incredibly thankful for all the information and support I have received through the OPTimize birth course and @optformama content - without it, I know I would not have had as positive and wonderful of a birth experience!!”

“Amanda gave me such great insight that you can't get from an OB provider and touched on topics I would not have thought to look into such as perineal massage and diastasis recti. I truly felt more prepared physically, emotionally and mentally.”

“Before Rachel showed me easy steps to do tummy time, my baby only tolerated a few min of tummy time once a day. After my session with her, my baby loves tummy time and can stay longer and we do it 3-4 times a day now. She also taught me stretches to relieve tense muscles to help tummy time. My baby is a happier baby now b/c we have fun during tummy time!”

"I definitely learned new things. I appreciated that it challenged me to think critically about my mental, social, and emotional health. It's very evident that every aspect of the course was supported by experience and research." 

“Highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to prepare for birth and take preventive measures to promote pelvic floor health! I was nervous for birth because I had to be induced and I know that can increase risk of needing a c-section - but this course gave me concrete strategies to implement during labor that were effective! I couldn’t get an epidural until they had administered pitocin and I was having contractions without any breaks for 2 hours straight, so I used the labor positions in the course and it helped me manage pain and continue progressing through labor. I only pushed for 25 minutes, and my nurse commented on my pushing ability, asking if I’d seen a pelvic floor PT :) Ultimately, I was able to have a vaginal birth like I wanted and that’s really all I could ask for!”

“I am so glad I did this program because I feel like it made a difference. I got an epidural although since I was progressing fast it only partially worked but that was okay because it took the harsh edge off but I could still feel the contractions and control my breathing and relax my pelvic floor. It felt very empowering. Only had to do 4 sets of pushing and he was here at 11:46pm! Post labor and delivery I feel better than I did with my first two!”

“Dr. Leigh guided me through identifying a serious hormonal issue that was causing debilitating migraines. She gave guidance in such a clear way and helped me feel like I had support and options. She is so intuitive to the body, I highly recommend Dr. Leigh to anyone dealing with hormonal health issues. She is such a delight and so knowledgeable. To have someone guide you through and give you alternative health options that the medical field doesn’t provide at times is a true gift!”

"I had a Prenatal Pelvic Floor PT session with Amanda at 36 weeks of pregnancy. I would recommend it to all expecting mothers! Amanda took the time to listen attentively to my concerns and tailor the session to address my specific needs. She also educated me on the importance of pelvic floor health during labor and the postpartum period and gave me many practical tips."

"It was such a pleasure to work with Rachel on tummy time with my little one. Rachel was flexible on timing, clear with instructions, encouraging and joyful. Her knowledge of stages of development and what to anticipate was spot on and helped me anticipate my little girl rolling over super early now that she’s gotten the hang of being on her tummy! Additionally I really enjoyed the helpful content on their social media while I was pregnant, helping my body feel better and helping me prepare my pelvic floor for birth. Thx!"

"The preparation for birth videos were a true game-changer for my pregnancy journey! The content is comprehensive, covering everything from exercises, products to help during pregnancy, birth planning, labor, and so much more. The lessons were incredibly knowledgeable, and I loved the manageable, bite-sized information. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to improve their pregnancy journey!"