"THOUGHTFUL CHILDBIRTH"
A Modern-Evidence Based Childbirth Course.
Childbirth classes are necessary to equip you as a couple to prepare you for childbirth. You can do the classes in person, or more commonly live via computer. This isn’t a pre-scripted book course, this is a personal session with one on one interaction. Doing your childbirth class online is very easy and extremely convenient.
Course Topics Include:
- A Healthy Pregnancy
- Birth Choices and Goals
- Labor, Birth and Variations
- Comfort Strategies
- The Postpartum and Newborn Period
- Breastfeeding
Course Length
This class is a live virtual class conducted once/week for five consecutive weeks and is 1.5 to 2 hours in length and is packed with valuable information for families preparing for childbirth.
Class Instructor
The class is taught by Lisa Johnson, a South Carolina Licensed Midwife, who has been practicing in the out-of-hospital setting for over 22 years. She currently has a thriving practice in the Charlotte, NC/Ft. Mill, SC area, offering an array of services and expertise related to childbearing.
She has practiced mainly in the home birth setting but also has extensive experience from owning/operating a successful birth center for over six years. Over the course of her 22+ years in practice as a midwife she has also supported hundreds of women in the hospital have natural births and avoid unnecessary interventions. Lisa is passionate about educating families about the birth process and desires to help women trust their body’s innate ability to birth. Her straight forward, yet, gentle approach to birth helps alleviate fears and misconceptions that people have around childbirth and the pain associated with birth.
CLIENT’S TESTIMONIALS
Lisa was amazing to work with during my third pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Lisa is very knowledgeable and professional. Every visit felt like we were chatting with a friend. Lisa has a way of making you feel safe and loved. Lisa not only listens but she offers encouragement. She takes time to get to know you and your family. The support and gentle guidance during birth were fantastic!
Tracy C.
Charlotte
My husband and I were looking for a specific type of midwife. She must be caring, have a sense of humor, has a connection to our Creator, trustworthy, knowledgeable, experienced and professional. After searching the area and praying about who would be the best choice to help bring my angel into the world, Lisa was exactly the midwife we were looking for. I looked forward to visits with Lisa during my pregnancy. She kept me calm and relaxed even though this was my first. Labour was enjoyable and there was laughing and talking, which was right for my husband and I. We had a very healthy girl and Lisa exceeded our wishes and we will be calling her up for our next home birth.
Laura V.
Charlotte, NC
Lisa was the midwife for the birth of my daughter. My husband and I had decided against a hospital birth after the births of our other 2 children in hospitals. We desired a more natural and personal experience and that is exactly what we got. Lisa was like a trusted friend throughout my pregnancy. She made me feel at ease and comfortable with every step. When it came time for the birth, everything progressed according to our birthing plan. I felt cared for and safe. Lisa was encouraging and knowledgeable- she talked me through each step and took excellent care of my baby when she was born. Having Lisa as a midwife, for me, was different than a doctor because I felt like I got all of the knowledge and care that a doctor would give, but all of the encouragement and love of a friend.
Amanda P.
Fort Mill, SC
My family is so thankful for Lisa. I have delivered two babies under her care and they were both very healthy with peaceful births. Lisa helped me feel comfortable going through my first pregnancy. At the traditional doctor’s office, I felt like a cog being pushed through the system and hooked up to one machine after another. With both pregnancies, I likely would have been pushed into inductions and even C-sections because my babies weren’t ready to be born at 40 weeks. Instead, I was able to have 2 natural birth deliveries for 2 very healthy babies.
Jennifer G.
Charlotte, NC
I found Lisa during my third trimester after searching for many weeks for a midwife who would accept and support my plan for giving birth to my second child at home. Once my husband and I met her, we both shared the same feeling that she would be the perfect midwife to assist us with our home birth. She is very knowledgeable about the care of the mother and child during pregnancy and makes appropriate suggestions when needed without leaving you feeling powerless over your options and decisions.
Felicia H.
Charlotte, NC