My husband and I took the Birth Center classes and our son was born at the Gentle Birth Center.

I felt completely informed about what was going to happen and how to stay "on top" of the birth experience - which was important for a first-time mother of age 37!

It was not an easy birth, but Tonya and the Birth Center staff were with me all the way - competent, encouraging, and uncompromising in their determination (in agreement with my own) to have a drug-free, natural, vaginal birth.

I know that if I were in a hospital, I would have had to have had a Cesarean. Not so here. The complications were completely handled, and the baby monitored the entire time to ensure he was in no danger. All this in a pleasant, home-like environment.

It's hard to express the gratitude I feel for the service at the Gentle Birth Center. Not only do they really know their stuff - complete competence and up-to-date medical handlings (where needed) - but they really care, and respect you, your baby, and your family as unique and self-determined individuals. Whenever a friend is pregnant or planning on it, I always insist they have the baby in liaison with the Gentle Birth Center. It's simply the BEST!

Thanks again, and I will see you for my next one!

A.Z.

I waited so long to have a second baby. When I realized that I was going to have a baby I had 5 people tell me about the Natural Birth Center.

Tonya worked with me and I only gained 11 lbs. Tonya really knew what to do as problems arose, and she had a natural answer. That meant a lot to me, not using drugs was what I wanted.

My baby had to come early as I was going into preclampsia. The birth was longer than I had expected, but drug-free and beautiful.

The amount of help we received from Tonya was invaluable and was worth more than we had hoped for. It was greatly appreciated - thanks!

J.S. & K.S.

Wow! I now have a little girl. What a wonderfully perfect product!

This is my first baby and I was only in labor for 6 hours. My labor was very good & quiet for the most part.

The things that made it easier to deliver were: 1) my husband pushing down on my hips to help open the bones up more & counter pressure, 2) the reminder of different breaths/pants, 3) the TR3 to push & how to, and 4) the back up of our birthing team together.

Thanks tons!
K.S.C.

Eight and a half years ago, Tonya helped deliver my daughter Gracie. I ended up in the hospital with an emergency Cesarean, and even though Tonya had halted me on such procedures, I never thought I would have one. So, I was extremely grateful that Tonya was by my side throughout the entire procedure, even though this was the eighth baby she had delivered that week and she was suffering from some sort of physical ailment that was causing her a great deal of stress.

As most babies go, Gracie was ready to come in the wee hours of the morning. The surgeon wanted permission to train a surgeon during the procedure. Since we both had wanted as close to a Dianetic birth as possible, she instructed the surgeon that he was not allowed to speak at all during the operation. Also, the room was kept quite warm and the lights as low as they could be in a hospital setting. The surgeon and the rest of the staff kept silent throughout the procedure until Gracie was out, when the doctor stated gleefully, "It's a girl! Look at all the hair!" Everyone in the room laughed and Gracie looked around the room a bit surprised but quite alert.

This is a moment I will never forget and I know it would not have been possible without Tonya in control. My child is very healthy and happy because she had a safe entry into the world. I couldn't have had a lovelier experience.

S.R.

My name is Leilani. I was born June 8th, 1998, at the birth center. It was quite an experience! I was a pretty big baby for my mommy's size (9 lbs., 21 ins.). It was a challenging birth, but Tonya, Lili, Mom & Dad were great! And we pulled it off! The environment had an empowering energy. I loved the quiet, relaxing bath Lili gave me right after birth, and I especially enjoyed having some private time with mom & dad!

Tonya took really good care of my mommy throughout her pregnancy, keeping her in top shape with wise nutrition advice and thorough recommendations on any health concerns. Mom & Dad also took Tonya's ACHI classes, which were truly an eye-opener and very informational!

Tonya has so much experience and she carries a unique insightful intuition. Thank you for making my coming into this world as natural as possible. You & Lili have been so kind & supportive. You two are a one of a kind team! Continue the wonderful job that you dedicate yourselves to, so that my potential brother or sister and many other babies can be as lucky as I have been.

Thank you also to the rest of the staff at the center, for making each visit a pleasurable and empowering experience.

Tonya & Lili, thank you for making it possible for us to cherish this first birth experience!

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