Childbirth Classes

Natural natural childbirth school have been developed by Sharon Mayo, C.D.(DONA) based on the teachings of Grantly Dick-Read, M.D. (Childbirth Without Fear, 1995, Harper Paperbacks) in addition to Jean Sutton and Pauline Scott (Optimal Fetal Positioning, 1995, Birth Concepts) and lifetime of experential knowledge attained by over 25 years of birth attendance.

Grantly Dick-Read, M.D. (1989-1959) first prepared a monograph on his carefully developed philosophy that childbirth could be free of suffering more than 70 years ago. The intervening years have proved the validity of his teaching. Dr. Read’s belief that a woman could labor and give birth gladly revolutionized obstetrical practice around the world. In the 1920’s, he was the first to educate his patients about labor and birth, confident that if a woman were prepared for the experience, she could give birth free from fear and suffering.

Midwife Jean Sutton and Antenatal Teacher Pauline Scott recognized that a mother’s position and movement could influence the way her baby lay in the womb in the final weeks of pregnancy. It has shown that women who practice the positions beginning at 34-36 weeks and continue throughout the final weeks of pregnancy, and in labor, acquire better birth outcomes. Babies also tend to come closer to their due date because the mom is encouraging the "optimal position", allowing the baby to engage and place needed pressure on the cervix.

Sharon believes in that childbirth education, illustrated in a concise yet effective manner, empowers a woman and her partner to develop the confidence necessary to actively participate throughout their labor and birth, producing the joyous birth experience they desire. A woman fully prepared for birth with the suitable childbirth classescan achieve a comfort level she may not have thought possible.

Comfort In Childbirth Education Class Series was thrived from the teachings of Grantly Dick-Read, M.D., (Childbirth Without Fear), Jean Sutton - midwife & Pauline Scott - childbirth educator (Optimal Fetal Positioning), Gail Tully - midwife (Spinning Babies), and the Russian midwives three part second stage concept. Years of learning, applying and compiling advice from the very best in the field of childbirth, Sharon Mayo has put together these class DVD’s and workbooks, including the Handouts Workbook. Please do not skip any part of the series.