"Our phones just started ringing and ringing. A couple of major hospitals in New York started prohibiting pregnant women giving birth accompanied and when that happened things got out of hand. People were desperate and driving back to their hometowns or choosing alternative birth plans. We sold spots very quickly, but it’s heartbreaking. People want a safe space and don’t want to be alone." says Tanya.
-Emy Rodriguez Flores for Redbook
Recognizing you have started laboring can spark worry, unless you feel clear on what to actually do!Â
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The Complete Childbirth Experience is our 4-week, in-person, live and interactive childbirth class on the Upper West Side. Over four weeks you'll cover:
You'll also get a customized class workbook, additional video trainings, office hours with the Manhattan Birth team, and our full resource lists — recommended reading, practitioners, and trusted resources for childbirth around NYC.

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