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We wanted to give you a special thanks for all you help during labor and delivery.….. Your help and experience with natural childbirth made a tremendous difference in my labor and delivery . We feel so lucky to have you as our nurse on that day!! Thank you very much!

Ann is someone you should absolutely consider if you're looking for a pregnancy and labor coach of any kind, and she was particularly helpful to us with breastfeeding theory and techniques. We were especially drawn to her because of her natural approach.

During our session, she was extremely gentle, kind, and understanding, all while very patient and professional. She brought to our attention and explained a nursing method called "laid back breastfeeding," which we used immediately in the delivery room. Using her recommended techniques, our baby has never had an issue latching and has become a very good feeder.

Not to mention her charming Irish accent is a very pleasant touch while listening to her course! Definitely recommend.

I reached out to Ann because I am a soon-to-be new mom. Being pregnant for the first time brings up a lot of questions and anxieties; but being pregnant during a pandemic seems to increase those exponentially. The regular in person childbirth classes were canceled, and even after attending a brief virtual class, I still felt like I needed more.

Ann was absolutely amazing. Her calm and kind demeanor eased my anxiousness. It was great to have someone to sit and talk with, “face-to-face,” with no time constraints. She did not just throw information at me, but rather asked questions and listened intently so that she could personalize and tailor her advice directly to me. She provided tons of great resources that I would have never have found or thought of. Her knowledge and experience truly made me comfortable and confident in what she was telling me.

I truly enjoyed working with Ann and feel better prepared going into labor and delivery, and whatever else comes my way! I feel so grateful to have met her and think any pregnant mama will benefit from her expertise. I will recommend her to all of my friends!

Another amazing thing Ann offers is a Grandparents course. It has been a loooong time since my parents have been around a baby and the safety measures have changed quite a bit. I remember talking to my mom about safe sleep and she had no idea about no pillows, blankets, etc. My mom ended up meeting with Ann and she could not stop talking about how excited she is and all of the things she learned.

Overall, I am so grateful for Ann and all of the topics she has taught me. I am so grateful for this new wave of confidence I have as a first time mom.

Thank you for your support!
Labor was actually really easy and amazing, I think I owe much of it to your advice and the work we did together. Thanks!

Becoming a Grandparent is a wonderful program. Even though I went through childbirth and reared my own children, so much has changed in the last 30 years. Initially, I took the course because I wanted to know what to expect so that I could be helpful and supportive for when the baby came. Becoming a Grandparent provided so much more. Ann Thierauf brings her many years of maternal/child health experience and pearls of wisdom to each lecture. The books and videos contain very good insight into the birthing experience today. It's both a good refresher and covers the many changes one can expect today. Things are different from 30 years ago. The supplemental materials are also very informative. The program has brought me up to date. Best of all Becoming a Grandparent has given me confidence. I feel so much better prepared for my grandson's arrival.

As a new mom, I was anxious about childbirth and eager to prepare myself as best as I could to have a safe and happy experience. Ann met with me every two weeks to check in and shared a lot of helpful material regarding labor and delivery, nursing, and baby care in the first months of life. One of the most helpful things she introduced me to was the Gentle Birth App. This app uses meditation and hypnosis to prepare women for the physical, mental, and spiritual transformation that comes with motherhood. The different audios provided by the app helped me cultivate a positive and relaxed mindset about labor and delivery, which really paid off when my baby finally decided to arrive in this world. I used my favorite audio when I was in labor, and it really helped me relax, focus, and deal with pain without feeling overwhelmed or scared. There are many good things that I can say about Anna’s mentoring and help. Being from another country (Chile), she helped me navigate the US healthcare system and know what to expect. Finally, I loved Anna’s flexible approach and her openness to dedicating time to the topics I was interested in. Thank you, Ann! My baby Manuel, my husband Hernán, and I will be forever grateful.

Our group leader (Ann Thierauf) was amazing. By far the best one I’ve had. Made me feel so comfy. Love her accent too😂😂

Ann was a great facilitator.