Childbirth Preparation (In Person)

The passion of the instructors made us feel like we’re going to be okay and cared for. The course had tons of great information and some insider L&D Nurse insight which we’re definitely going to use.

We thought [Childbirth Preparation] was very helpful. It made us feel less anxious and more prepared. I thought it was especially nice that Valerie has experience in the Main Line Health system, so she can speak directly to the experience at the hospitals where we (and other classmates) will be delivering.

I loved the topics covered and think the amount of time spent on each was perfect. I also feel like both instructors (Nicole via virtual link for Part 1 & Liz in-person for Part 2) were truly experts in the subjects and made the information easy to understand, shared real examples/stories, and overall really helped ease some of my anxiety and nerves about the birth process.

Liz was an excellent instructor who offered real-world examples and personal anecdotes to make the influx of information much more understandable and approachable. The class focused on key details rather than overwhelming us with too much data. Liz made the class interesting and eased my worries about labor/delivery ten-fold! Excellent experience!!!

A lot of content provided and very informative. I thought the live birth video was really helpful and opened up the floor for pressing questions about the actual delivery to be answered. Great class and very informative. Val was great!

We feel very prepared for childbirth thanks to our Childbirth Preparation Class with Liz! She was clearly passionate about the material, leading to an engaging and informative educational experience! She answered each and every question as they arose, and took the time to ensure we all got what we wanted out of the class.

We had Liz for the Childbirth Prep class. Liz was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and funny! I had already done a lot of my own research on childbirth, and I found that the content in the Childbirth Preparation class went above and beyond that. It highlighted areas that I had neglected to look into on my own and allowed me to remember and ask questions about other topics to someone who has a ton of first-hand experience.

I really appreciated Val being able to answer questions first hand and with recent stories or info because she is working as an L&D nurse. My husband and I both found the Childbirth Prep class super helpful! We really appreciated the birth video, as neither of us had seen a birth before. We also appreciated the wide range of topics covered!

Liz was engaging and kept the class interesting! We enjoyed learning about the overall process of labor, and also the tips and tricks to make it go more smoothly.

Val was a great teacher and I liked the small group setting of this class. This is my 2nd class here and I loved it! Looking forward to the breastfeeding class at the end of the month.

Our experience was amazing – we really enjoyed the Childbirth Preparation class. Liz was so informative and I feel so much more prepared for what to expect at the hospital.

The instructors are super passionate and love to field any questions which makes us feel that much better going into labor and delivery.

My husband and I are first-time parents and this class really helped to learn about important topics in childbirth, but not in an overwhelming way. I enjoyed the content that the presenters shared and their personal anecdotes along the way.

We liked that there was a lot of information fit into [Childbirth Preparation] class, and we didn’t spend (or waste) time doing any frivolous activities. We also enjoyed the snacks!

Liz was engaging, prepared, and approachable! She kept the class moving, set realistic expectations for labor and delivery, and answered everyone’s questions as they arose. We also appreciated her respect for the dads and how she included them. We loved this class!

Liz covered all the main topics well and was realistic about what to expect but still eased my anxieties around childbirth. Great tips and suggestions. My husband really felt like he learned a lot too and it was great for us to talk about what we learned about in class.

This class made us feel more prepared to give birth. The booklet and information that was shared was very beneficial for us. Liz was super helpful and knowledgeable! We enjoyed learning from her, and she really put our minds at ease regarding childbirth.

We found this class to be the most helpful class we had taken (we tried a few through insurance and our OB group) and found this one blew it out of the water!”

Liz did an absolutely fantastic job! I was engaged the whole time and never felt pressured to answer a question if I didn’t want to. She made me feel more confident and comfortable with the birth process. All of my questions were answered! I’m so thankful!

Childbirth Preparation was very helpful! I liked how interactive the class was and loved hearing the stories and real-life examples from Liz’s experience.

The Childbirth Preparation class at Mainline Family Education was incredibly thorough and supportive. Valerie provided valuable information and practical techniques, making us feel more confident and prepared for the birthing process. Overall, it was an enriching experience that greatly alleviated our anxieties and answered all our questions comprehensively.

Very impressed by the organization & structure of the Childbirth Preparation class.I feel like we were given information on things we NEEDED to know. I also appreciated the thoughtfulness of the materials presented and provided as well as the smaller class size.  It was nice being able to ask questions and hear questions from others. And the instructor, Liz, was amazing! She was so excellent at telling us things as it is, which helps so much with setting expectations. I hope she’s my nurse at delivery. This class was even better than I expected, and we already signed up for another.

I loved having this class meet in-person plus the handouts which my husband and I said were “gold” with information.

I really enjoyed the instructors’ energy and also how she engaged every one of us in her presentations. She answered all the questions we had. She was not boring. She knew what she was talking about.

We had an amazing experience with Liz! She kept the class entertaining and informative. It was also nice to hear about her personal experience as a mom.

As a first time, mom I highly recommend this class. Sometimes you read books and do videos and a lot of stuff, but taking an in-person class opens your mind and your perspective.

My husband and I both absolutely loved this class! We’ll be back in a month for Infant & Child CPR Class, and I’m planning to sign up for at least 1 or 2 more. Thank you for offering such a comfortable space to help new parents learn!

We really enjoyed the class with Valerie Ostien and feel more confident as we prepare for childbirth. I particularly liked the amount of content and the instructor’s in-depth knowledge!

I would definitely recommend to a friend. I feel much less stressed and uncertain about what to expect. Liz did a wonderful job and I can’t wait to take her Newborn Basics class!

Childbirth Preparation class was fantastic! We were hesitant at first because our thoughts were that we can’t plan for what happens during labor so the less we know the better (as to not cause anxiety and panic), but I’m glad we took the class, and we definitely feel more prepared. Liz was so knowledgeable and made sure she explained everything in a detailed way without it being overwhelming and stressful. It’s always nice to hear real world experience vs. what you read about online.

It is clearly evident which parents have truly prepared for the birth of their child. I took care of a super cute couple that delivered at Lankenau and took classes with you. I remember that they were first-time parents, but confident. They had their act together! That’s why I asked them if they had prepared — and they mentioned your program at Main Line Family Education.

My wife and I attended a five hour session on Sunday and cannot rave enough about the program. We learned so much, but more importantly feel so much more comfortable and prepared to start this new journey. The instructor’s expertise was paramount in the session, and I can honestly say she put many fears at ease.

I liked all the topics the instructors covered. I thought it was very insightful and it helped to calm a lot of anxieties surrounding childbirth. 

Particularly glad to have some real, vetted resources to take away and reference in the days and weeks to come.

Very comfortable experience for something completely new to us. We liked the participation between classes. We were encouraged to ask what we wanted to hear about in detail, and during the second class the instructor spoke to those topics.

It covered so much in a single session, and anything that was not covered the instructor was able to explain or discuss.

I really enjoyed the class and I’m so glad my husband and I attended! I liked the quality of the information and delivery, plus Valerie’s enthusiasm. She made childbirth much less scary!

Because there is so much information online about childbirth, it was very nice to have experts in the field really curate what is important to know and what you can expect at the hospital. 

We really liked the opportunity to meet other parents and hear from a nurse who is currently working at the hospital where we will deliver and we loved Liz! She was a wealth of knowledge and made learning all the information fun!

I was skeptical of this class going in because my friends all did online. Liz made the class fun, extremely informative and straightforward. The information and overall class put my husband in the mindset of ready for childbirth. We loved it so much that we are considering the CPR class!

I really enjoyed the class and thought the ‘Understanding Birth’ book was very helpful. The class was thorough, answered the questions we had and built confidence. It was nice having other couples there and I’m looking forward to checking out other classes offered.

Before the class I was nervous about labor and delivery, but now am now confident and excited to bring our girl into the world.

Childbirth Preparation was direct and honest while being very open to questions. No question was silly. We’re delivering at Paoli and just knowing that people like Liz are working there was enough to put away some anxiety. My wife and I left with lots more to talk about but feeling much steadier about what is coming in (more or very possibly less than) 6 weeks.

Nicole was a fantastic instructor! She is very engaging. She makes sure you and your partner are comfortable, understand what she is teaching, and answers questions thoroughly! She was a wonderful instructor and I would recommend her course to any first-time mom-to-be!

The class was comfortable and positive. It never felt clinical or overwhelming even when getting into the more complicated medical topics.

I felt it was most useful to do this class with a partner and I loved the discussions that were brought up in the interactive portions.