“It seems like my partner has become more confident and peaceful instead of apprehensive about giving birth. Monique creates a safe environment for everyone to fully express themselves.”

“This class was very helpful and I actually cancelled the other birth class I signed up for since this was so thorough. This class gave us more confidence, tools, and a place to start talking about labor ‘tools’ and a place to practice.”

“The classes have definitely strengthened our bond and connection as a couple on this journey.”

“Monique’s passion and commitment to us was evident in every class, every word and action.”

“The class helped my partner become aware of ways he can help me cope with pain and address his own fears of birth. It influenced our relationship by opening communication and bringing more love. I also appreciated the friends I made during the class.”

“I can't recommend this class enough! Monique is the most dedicated teacher I have had in quite a long time. After taking the class I felt prepared to handle the pain of labor and confident that I could birth naturally (although the class helped me explore the option of pain medication in an open and non-judgmental way). The class also made alive for me the mythical quality of birth through story and ritual, which brought me out of my analytical mind and helped me open to the mystery of birth. What I loved most was my transformation of being a bit fearful and feeling unprepared for birth to feeling like a birth warrior connected to women all around the world who have birthed their babies.”

“I have to tell you how many times Chris and I have been singing Monique’s praises -- especially in the operating room moments from our Cesarean birth. We both just looked at each other and said "Thank God for Monique's class!" We've repeated that sentiment a hundred times in processing how our ideal home birth jumped tracks so radically. In all my prep, I so stubbornly—and righteously!— resisted even exploring and educating myself on hospital births. In the end, the information she provided us with on Cesareans, what to expect, and how to still honor the surgery as a birthing experience proved immensely comforting and valuable in easing our in-the-moment transition and acceptance of what our daughter's birth would actually be. A serious, deep, deep, deep thank you for what she provided us with—tools we needed for survival in an emergency we never thought possible.” Sara, mother “The class encouraged my partner to even further trust and understand the birth process. The class created a ritual to bring our awareness and attention to our baby in ways we wouldn’t necessarily practice on our own.”

“Richie and I absolutely loved taking Monique's Birthing from Within class. The class definitely helped us prepare for the birth of our baby. Monique's love for the birthing process spread to all the members of our group. She is genuine, gentle, humorous, flexible, caring, creative, hospitable, and a wonderful cook! We feel so grateful that we met Monique because she helped incredibly to ease our transition from pregnancy to parenthood. We only regret that we met Monique at the end of my pregnancy, instead of the beginning.”

“As a birth professional I observed Monique’s class and was tremendously impressed with her preparation, thoughtfulness to detail and beautiful style. She interwove ideas about positive aspects of fear, steps to good communication and created a rich and layered experience for the participants. Most impressive was her ability to draw couples together while working on their fears around birth.”