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BERQUIST, LIA AAHCC
Affiliated Instructor 2025

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"...And you know what? By the end of the first class, I was hooked. The course demystified most of the fears and grossness I'd stored up in my head about the insanity of labor and delivery and actually put me in a reverent awe over the process and I looked forward to getting to the hospital." 
- Bronson, Dad to Ara 

In the 12 classes of a childbirth course in The Bradley Method ® you will learn:
  • About the normality of physiological birth
  • How best to nourish yourself and your baby
  • Exercises which will benefit you during labor
  • Relaxation techniques for managing pain naturally
  • How to effectively and positively communicate with your medical team about your birth
  • About the anatomy of mom and baby and exactly how the human body works during birth 
  • How to be an informed advocate for you and your baby
  • How your coach can confidently support and advocate for you through childbirth
  • About breastfeeding and its benefits to both baby and YOU
We do this through:
  • Small class sizes which allows for candid discussion and the opportunity to connect and bond with other parents
  • Games and interactive activities
  • Enrichment through videos
  • Teaching hands-on labor support skills
  • A large repertoire of relaxation techniques
  • A specific class dedicated to breastfeeding
From prepared birth classes in The Bradley Method ® you will gain:
  • Confidence 
  • Empowerment
  • A community of like-minded friends
  • A priceless education that will last a lifetime - and benefit the next generation 

Centrally located and serving all of Southern California, birthing classes are held at Your Natural Birth on Naples Island in Long Beach
(only a few minutes from the Studebaker exit off the 22 & 405)
choose from SUNDAY classes live, in person or MONDAY evening classes live, online via Zoom

Birthing Classes aren't just for first time parents.
Call to chat about what you'd like to experience for this birth. 


Lia@YourNaturalBirth.net 
816-588-4999


STANDARD OF PRACTICE: The standard of practice for Bradley Teachers is 12-continuous weeks of classes. Why? Because it works. Couples should ask for and receive the proven standard of TWELVE complete weekly classes. More couples are able to birth naturally with three months of practice than do couples who take a shortened series. 

BERQUIST, LIA AAHCC<br />Affiliated Instructor
For More Info
(816) 588-4999
lia@yournaturalbirth.net

Area Served:
LONG BEACH, CA
SOUTH BAY, CA

Series Schedule (Start Dates)
Sunday, April 6, 20256:30 PM
Monday, April 7, 20256:30 PM
Sunday, May 4, 202511:30 AM
Sunday, June 1, 20259:00 AM
Monday, June 2, 20256:30 PM

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The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth standard series is designed for small classes with lots of individual attention. The standard length of the classes is 12 weeks covering 12 units of instruction. The Official Student Workbook is supplied to every couple attending classes. It is 130 pages with over 75 pictures and illustrations. A Coach Card is also included. Your local instructor in The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth is an independent affiliated instructor. Some classes are video enriched and offer a Certificate of Congratulations.

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