"It was so helpful! I’ve recommended it to a friend. I think the exercises and stretches I did really helped give me the best birth experience. I felt capable handling the contractions and I feel that my pushing was very effective because of all the tips the course taught me."

Annon

“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!”

Dana F.

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. 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! 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!!”

Mary H.

“I am so glad I did this program beacuse I feel like it made a difference. I got an epidural alhough since I was prgoressing fast it only partilaly worked but that was okay becuse 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!”

Anna R.

“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."

Jessica A.

“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.”

Molly R.

"The course helped me feel MENTALLY prepared which was huge for my confidence. I went into birth feeling empowered and like I somewhat knew what to expect and had some tools in my back pocket. I also credit the course with helping me develop a strong pelvic floor, which supported me in birth and recovery"

Annon

“Very informative and helped me to get a better overall sense of anatomy, birth, and what types of exercises and stretches were going to be supportive.”

Annon

“My first was a very quick and sudden emergency c-section that was really traumatic for both myself and my husband. I knew I wanted a VBAC for my next birth and struggled feeling the support with the OBs in my local area. Your birth class gave me the confidence to not only advocate for my birth preferences, but also for support getting through significant pregnancy back pain with an active job and toddler!!

My first labor I didn’t even think to move my body or try positions to work through the pain. This time I confidently labored until I was 8 cm and knew exactly what I needed. A low dose epidural and alternative labor positions from my birth plan I created with your guides- my husband, midwife and nurses supported me to push baby girl out in an hour 💕”

Stephanie V.