Susan Martin is an excellent Bradley Method teacher! My wife and I took her 12-week course which was challenging, but informative. Susan made all of us feel welcome and comfortable to share our questions, concerns, and curiosities. I appreciated her flexibility when a class had to be rescheduled and she makes a point to remind us that she is available to talk to outside of class time. If you're looking for a Bradley Method teacher, I highly recommend Susan Martin! read more

My husband and I were looking for a birthing class in the LA area and couldn't find anything in person. I didn't have high hopes for an online class but after speaking with Susan one-on-one we were convinced that we would be in good hands. We signed up for the 12 week session online which was already underway when we enrolled. Susan provided us with everything we needed to catch up with the class, including meeting with us separately to ensure I got the hang of the exercises that were taught in the missed sessions. Classes were intimate with lots of opportunities for participation. As the course progressed we learned new skills and integrated them into our labor rehearsals. My favorite part of the Bradley Method program is the emphasis on getting the dads prepared to coach moms through the labor experience. Susan made sure that dads understood the challenges they would face and how to help laboring moms best navigate them. By the time our due date approached, my husband felt confident that we would have a positive birth experience, and we certainly did! A big thank you to Susan, for all her guidance. If you're expecting, I highly recommend signing up for her class! read more

I took the 12-week Bradley Method with Susan. This course taught me invaluable tools to apply throughout my pregnancy journey. From nutrition and exercise, to a thorough education about pregnancy, role playing, and informationbout the choices we have as parents. Susan was down to earth, professional, funny, and brought auch positivity to my journey. I felt excited and prepared to welcome my daughter to the world and was able to approach labor with confidence. The community with other individuals in an intimate setting was also very encouraging. read more

My husband and I took a 12-week Bradley Birthing class with Susan, and it was so much more than we could have imagined. It is beyond worth the investment of time (and very fair price) to learn about natural childbirth with Susan as your shepherd. The class was intimate and interactive, we never had an issue paying attention, even on zoom, because Susan is such an engaging and knowledgable teacher. The class not only brought us closer, but prepared us for every facet of birth, no matter what happens. We miss the class now that it's over and look forward to the reunion. Absolutely recommend to any couple who wants to go into their birth confidently and armed with knowledge. Thank you, Susan! read more

I cannot recommend Susan enough! I wasn't ready for class to end. She is the kindest, sweetest soul and makes you feel so comfortable and supported during a time of a lot of change and vulnerability. I am so grateful to Susan for empowering us and giving us the tools we need to advocate for ourselves. read more

Susan is the best! We took her Bradley class to help us prepare for our son's arrival. Classes were on zoom due to the pandemic, which actually made it easier to attend (no drive). Her class gave us both the confidence we needed going into our son's arrival. I am also part of her new mother's group, MOBA. We meet in zoom and at the park. These classes have wonderful group of ladies supporting one another and have helped ease my anxieties as a new mom. There is no judgement, only positivity! Susan is down-to-earth, funny, and an invaluable source of information and support for pregnancy, delivery, and child raising. I am truly grateful to have her in my life. read more

Susan's Bradley Method class came highly recommended by our Midwife. And we are so happy she did! Susan is just as warm and inviting as her home where the classes took place. Her energetic personality kept the classes fun along with games and dancing and her sweet dog Stella! The classes were very casual allowing for discussion and many bathroom breaks and eating at your leisure, which we all did. Because the Bradley Method is focused on husband coached childbirth, Susan spends a lot of time addressing the men. For me and my husband, it let him become more involved in my pregnancy. We both learned so much about ourselves and what we were going to need from each other on the big day! The techniques she taught and practiced with us lead me to my beautiful birth story and my beautiful baby. I also loved getting to know the other expecting mothers and LOVED meeting all the new babies at our reunion! We all bonded so much over those 12 weeks of class that now we're planning on meeting up again! read more

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Susan is a fantastic Bradley childbirth instructor. She is knowledgeable, gentle, kind, and experienced. I highly recommend all expecting couples take her Bradley Method birthing classes. These classes are for first time parents and for parents who have already had children. Taking Susan Martin's Bradley Method classes is a worthwhile investment for all couples who are preparing for a new baby. read more

I'm so so happy we found Susan. After spending a few months early in our pregnancy reading books and feeling completely overwhelmed, I finally caved and decided to sign us up for the Bradley Method course. No exaggeration - it's the best money my wife and I have ever spent. Susan is so caring, so thoughtful, and has instilled real confidence in my wife and I. I feel like we got so lucky finding Susan and this course and I couldn't imagine going into childbirth and parenthood without it. The nervous dread I felt early on in our pregnancy has completely dissolved into excitement and readiness to take on this new chapter of our lives. Take this class, you won't regret it! Thanks Susan! read more

Susan was an absolute joy to work with. She was on top of everything and made my partner and I feel safe and heard. From the moment I found her until the last class, she was informative, caring, gracious and kind. We would 100 percent recommend her class in helping on this beautiful journey of pregnancy! read more

This is one of those "if I could give this more than 5 stars I would" reviews. My husband + I recently completed Susan's Bradley Method course and could not be happier with our experience. Susan takes exceptional care to make sure you are as informed, knowledgable + supported during your pregnancy + birth as possible. We always looked forward to our class + each one seemed to fly by given the warm, upbeat atmosphere Susan effortlessly creates. We feel so ready for our birth because of Susan + any fears we had starting this journey are now replaced by excitement. If you are first-time parents (or even subsequent parents!) looking for a course that will arm you with knowledge + confidence led by an experienced, affable + deeply caring teacher, look no further, you have found it. read more

I took the Bradley class with Susan online. Highly recommend. It covers so much and really prepares you for the big day! Covers everything from nutrition to nursing to medical terms and birth plans. Gave us a lot of confidence. read more

Susan is amazing! We went to her Bradley Method course, and subsequently hired her as our doula for the actual birth. One Bradley birth later and we can't say enough good things about Susan. We felt incredibly well prepared by the class and were very confident (or as confident as you can be!) about the birth. The course was incredibly comprehensive, teaching us a lot of things we knew, many more we thought we knew, and lots of stuff we definitely didn't. During the actual birth Susan was a complete trooper, she was incredibly helpful with every thing that needed doing, she was incredibly calm and reassuring during a very stressful (and wonderful) moment in our lives. My wife and I actually joke that Susan's name, rather than the doctor's should be on our son's birth certificate, as she was there for so much more of the birth. Susan was also great during her postpartum visits, helping with breastfeeding and a fussy baby. She was reassuring and gave my wife and I confidence that we were doing just fine. We would recommend to anyone we know to take Bradley classes before giving birth, and if anyone is looking for a doula you don't need to look anywhere else. read more

I cannot recommend Susan or her classes enough. We took her online Bradley course, and I originally chose her after speaking with lots of Bradley educators because I appreciate how thorough she was and her integrity to the content. I found out about Bradley through the book "Natural Chilbirth the Bradley Way," and I think taking Susan's course really enhanced our knowledge, confidence, peace, and preparedness about giving birth. Susan was so supportive of everyone and did such a great job fostering community and creating a comfortable environment despite it being an online class. I also had unexpected challenges this time around with my second pregnancy, and knew I could reach out to Susan for support. She absolutely did not disappoint and has continued to be such a wonderful source of knowledge and support. I loved birthing with the Bradley method. If you are choosing between different kinds of birth classes or coaches, I truly cannot recommend Susan enough! Thank you, Susan!! read more

We LOVE Susan! Two years following her Bradley Method course (and 2 babies later) she is still my most trusted resource in all things birth and breastfeeding. Susan's Bradley course was life changing. As soon-to-be parents electing for an out-of-hospital birth, we thought we were fairly prepared, but it wasn't until we went through Susan's thorough course that we felt confident for our births. She is so knowledgeable and warm, I didn't want her classes to end (and they were 3 hours long on a Sunday!). She really took the time and energy to get to know us, assuage our worries, and cheer us on. I refer everyone I know to her- she's the best! read more

My husband and I took her Bradley Class and now Im in her MOBA group. She's absolutely the best! Found her online in the middle of Covid, which I was so grateful for considering I don't even live in LA, but through the magic of zoom I got to learn from her anyway. My husband loves her and the class made the biggest difference in his confidence navigating the birth and in my confidence in having his knowledge and support. She was very accommodating when my baby decided to arrive early, and she made sure we still felt a part of the community. Post birth, the Mama and Baby group has been a pillar of support and trustworthy info for me. I look forward to the laughs and good info I get each week from Susan and the other moms. Can't imagine doing this without them. They are my village. I highly recommend reaching out to Susan for anything you might find helpful! read more

Susan is a gem! I heard about the Bradley Method from my parents and was excited about the opportunity to go through the process with my husband in preparation for the arrival of our son. Susan is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and brings such enthusiasm to her class making learning fun and accessible. We took the classes online (no driving in LA traffic!) with the option to do a couple classes in person, which we found extremely helpful to practice labor positions. We both felt confident going into labor in our respective roles: my husband as coach and myself and baby as the athletes. Susan is incredibly caring and really helps to build your self-confidence in equipping you with the knowledge as well as trusting yourself in your choices for what's best for your family. We are so thankful for her, the class, and the other couples we met through the process. read more

Yes, YOU can have a natural birth and Susan can help you get there. Once we got pregnant, we knew we wanted a natural birth. Almost all of my friends had C-sections, and the trend is not getting any better. (Only one friend really needed one). Women have been giving birth naturally for centuries...you just need to learn what is going on with your body! Susan's class was fun and educational. The Bradley Method helped prepare my husband and I on what to expect during our delivery. It gives you all of the tools you need to achieve a natural birth. In addition, Susan and BM helps you with your diet, key exercises and stretches, special positions while you're laboring, breathing techniques, important of breast feeding, etc. There is so much knowledge that Susan passes onto you. I personally would not have felt prepared if I had taken the one day class the hospital recommended. We had a beautiful baby boy without any drugs and are both so grateful to Susan and her class. I'm looking forward to our next "class reunion". read more

We LOVED Susan's online Bradley method childbirth class and will definitely recommend to our pregnant friends. We took the course to prepare for our second birth after having an epidural and resulting consequences in our first birth. We feel so much more prepared this time around and we're actually looking forward to an unmedicated labor and birth! We can't thank Susan enough! read more

My husband and I can't recommend Susan's Bradly Method Class highly enough. As first time parents, we wanted to get as much information as possible about the process of giving birth and this comprehensive class did not disappoint. Susan creates a nurturing and knowledgeable safe space for her students to understand the physiological process of both pregnancy and giving birth as well as building community between other expectant mothers and their birth coaches. We were at first hesitant about the considerable time commitment of a 12 week course but we found this time investment to be invaluable as we practiced much needed relaxation techniques and learned oodles about what to expect in labor, delivery and beyond. My husband and I feel so much better equipped to advocate for our baby's wellbeing during the upcoming birth which is especially meaningful to us know as we are facing delivering our little girl during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you Susan for helping with your invaluable knowledge! read more

Susan is amazing!! She is so passionate about making sure all her students feel confident and very well-informed as they prepare for their births. I would seriously recommend this class to everyone, no matter what the goals for your birth are, because you will leave this class so well prepared to advocate for yourselves and your baby. Susan cares so deeply for each and every one of her students. She will take the time to get to know you and will work through any fears or doubts or worries you might have. My husband and I are so grateful that we took this class; it really made all the difference for our entire labor and delivery process. read more

Susan is remarkable instructor. She cares deeply about her students' experience and giving them a wide variety of tools to carry into their birth experience. My wife and I completed her course shortly before our son was born and I can honestly say that her teaching made an extremely long labor infinitely easier and more comfortable than it otherwise would have been. She genuinely cares about creating an intimate and supportive environment and in the birth experience that you have. I cannot recommend her course enough. read more

Susan is incredibly passionate about her work and she goes above and beyond to help you through this critical time. My husband and I enjoyed each week we spent in our Bradley classes with her. Even as a second time mom, I learned a lot that I wish I had known the first time around. When we found out our baby girl was breech, Susan talked me through all of my options and was fully supportive of whatever worked for me. She offered to be there during my C-Section and would hop on the phone with me whenever I needed help, had breastfeeding post surgery questions, or just needed to talk. I can't imagine there's a more supportive Bradley teacher and La Leche League leader in the LA area. Don't miss the opportunity to make Susan part of your village, you won't regret it. read more

Susan's Bradley birth class was the best investment we made when preparing for the birth of our daughter. The 12 week class was so informative. Susan is responsive, she cares about all of her students, and is a wealth of information. We felt as prepared as we could be for an event you can't prepare for. We were able to follow the natural birth plan that we had hoped for thanks to the knowledge we received in the class. We ended up calling her with questions during early labor, and she was a huge support to us. Would highly recommend the class no matter what birth plan you have in mind. read more

Susan was such a great blessing for my wife and me. Our baby is now 6 months old, and we continue to be thankful for the process we went through preparing for his birth. Susan created a welcoming, learning environment where we could learn from each other, stay accountable with our homework, and discuss all of our questions no matter how crazy or weird. Compared to my friends who did hospital "classes," our preparation of anticipation for every detail was tremendous. Don't fool yourselves, though: The Bradley Method requires a big commitment. Susan is also willing to help with that process. And, as long as you communicate well with her, she will work with you to help you with a missed class or two. That flexibility and passion Susan has for healthy childbirths is exactly why we chose her class, and we are so grateful we did. read more

My wife and I just finished Susan's 12 week Bradley Method course. Our first baby is due in 8 weeks. Susan was a fantastic, caring instructor who made the online class fun and informative. We could not have asked for a more supportive and wonderful Bradley teacher. We feel much more prepared for labor and delivery than before. read more

My wife and I took Susan's natural birth class in October of last year. One of the best decisions we made! Susan was extremely generous and kind. Genuine. Welcoming. Friendly. Overall has a great presence! At times it was hard leaving our house to go to the class but it always felt great once we got there. And if we missed a class, she was very accommodating. Offered us make up classes either in person or via Skype. She sent us the presentation and some key take aways and areas of focus. Her classes were very enjoyable and very informative! She makes sure that everyone understands the lessons. My wife and I took her course to prepare for a natural birth. Susan really helped us and guided us along the way and we are forever grateful for her contributions to our daughter's birth! My wife delivered a 7lbs 14oz baby girl naturally! Thank you Susan! read more

Susan's class was incredibly informative, comprehensive, and -- dare I say -- fun! Her energy and sense of humor made the material more digestible, and based on what I've heard from other expecting couples, the class covered a lot of key areas missed by other classes (i.e. nutrition, exercise, effective coaching, the physiology of pregnancy and birth, positive mindset, pain management, newborn care, etc). There is also time to practice what you've learned, which I appreciated. This class is a big time investment, but it made me feel prepared and comfortable going into this experience! read more

Susan is amazing! She is kind, funny, and warm and a great guide on this amazing journey. The twelve week Bradley course is really amazing as an introduction to parenting and also serves as a great bonding experience for you and your partner. With comprehensive overview of nutrition, relaxation, physical exercises and more, my husband and I felt calm and prepared for labor. Susan was an excellent teacher; she kept the learning environment fun while supporting her clients' learning. She is also super flexible and dedicated to her work, willing to meet for make-up classes, talk by phone, and answer emails around the clock! She not only talks the talk but walks the walk!! read more

When I found out I was pregnant in late summer 2014, I started researching natural childbirth classes because I knew I wanted to try for an unmedicated birth. I was so happy to find Susan's class! Her classes were warm, welcoming, and informative - I felt prepared for delivery day when I "graduated." My husband even called Susan from the delivery room and she gave him additional support and guidance. In the end, we had the natural birth that I had hoped for. In fact all 5 of the pregnant ladies in my class had natural births, and we all remain friends. I highly recommend Susan's class! read more

Being that this was our first pregnancy, my husband and I were surrounded by the unknown. And, as we learned in Susan's class, preparedness is the key to a healthy pregnancy and delivery. We were certain that we wanted to give birth naturally but were pretty uncertain about how to go about making that a distinct possibility. We were receiving prenatal care from the UCLA midwives and they recommended a Bradley method class. We were so fortunate to find Susan's class! Over the course of 12 weeks, we found the confidence and the knowledge to have the birth that we really wanted (she helped me to avoid induction due to high blood pressure, too!). On April 7th, we delivered a beautiful, healthy baby girl sans any interventions. I cannot recommend Susan's class highly enough! read more

I cannot think of enough wonderful things to say about Susan and her class. I've always knows I wanted a natural birth, but as soon as I became pregnant, I realized I would need some REAL guidance and support to make it happen. Susan and her class prepared my hubby and I in every way possible! From the importance of nutrition and exercises, to labor rehearsals and navigating conversations with hospital nurses...everything she taught us had a distinct purpose and contributed to our successful natural birth. I can confidently say that I would have 100% caved and accepted an epidural without the 12 weeks of preparation. Thank you Susan for this labor of love (pun intended!). You clearly love what you do and make such a difference in this world :) Truly! read more

My husband and I LOVED Susan's class. My husband (like the other reviewer) was not thrilled about 12 weeks but we both totally looked forward to it every week. We wish Susan would teach another class about parenting or breastfeeding or something so we could keep going back. We learned so much and had a really fun time doing it. We also made good friends with all the parents and have stayed in touch. So fun to have mamas to hang out with once we figured out how to get out of the house with a newborn. Susan is such a great resource for all sorts of birth and baby related stuff. Sign up early so the class doesn't get filled up- i think she only lets 5 or 6 couples in at a time. read more

Susan was such an angel for my husband and I. When we first got pregnant, a friend of my husband suggested the Bradley Method and I am so blessed to have found Susan to prepare us for the birth of our first (and later, second) child. She is a fountain of wisdom about pregnancy and childbirth, and delivers the information in such a warm and judgment-free way. Looking back, the moment I signed up for her class was life-changing, as it gave my husband and I the tools to really advocate for ourselves during labor. I was lucky to have had the birth I wanted for both my children, something I will never take for granted, and I consider my husband and all he learned from Susan, to have played such a large part in that process, something I will be ever-grateful for! read more

I heard about Bradley Method from a co-worker who was able to have an unmedicated childbirth with her daughter. When looking through the websites of the different Bradley providers, I chose Susan's class because the information on the website was organized, detailed and I just had a warm feeling about the class. My husband initially wasn't thrilled about attending a 12 week course, but after the first class we both immediately felt comfortable and confident in the information that we were about to learn. Susan is very passionate about the material and puts a lot of effort and love into her classes- providing diet recommendations, exercises, practicing relaxation techniques, and even making games out of the information. The 2+ hour class goes by very quickly as everyone is usually deep in conversation and discussion. It was also really neat to have the support of the other couples going through the same experiences and emotions during their pregnancies (plus getting to watch each others bellies grow). My husband and I felt soo much more confident going into childbirth. The anxiety that I had been anticipating about labor at the start of my pregnancy was ceased, and after going through the 12 week program with my husband, he felt so much more involved in the process and was amazing support for me during labor. Susan also offered support during labor (via telephone) and it was a comfort to be able to call her when we were having questions about how our labor was progressing. When complications arose during labor, the confidence that we felt to make the best decisions for our baby without feeling the pressure from hospital staff was priceless. After class ended, Susan shared updates via email when each classmate had their baby and arranged a reunion where we were able to meet each others babies- it was really special. Susan's class is definitely a must. The information, confidence and support that you will get from Susan is wonderful. We are so thankful to Susan! read more