Childbirth Education

Private and group childbirth preparation classes are available. Cordelia has been teaching "Informed Birth and Parenting" (IBP) Classes to couples planning hospital, birth center and home births since 1990. Since 1991, as Midwife's Assistant/Apprentice, Cordelia has helped women and couples having home and birth center deliveries and as a Professional Labor Companion has supported couples giving birth in hospitals. She received certification as a Childbirth Educator (C.C.E.) and Certified Birth Assistant (C.B.A.) from Informed Birth and Parenting in 1990 and 1991.

Perinatal Consultation

Cordelia is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) in Health Education/Maternal Child Health from Loma Linda University.

In-person, e-mail and telephone consultations are available for expectant parents on childbirth options and career counseling for aspiring midwives, doulas and childbirth educators.

She is the published author of articles on childbirth, has appeared as a guest on Los Angeles television and radio and presents one-day seminars for expectant parents on "Options for Childbirth Today" and "Pathways into the Midwifery Profession" for aspiring midwives.

Workshops and Trainings

Cordelia leads the following trainings:

The Childbirth Assistant Training Workshop

Become a Doula! Learn the skills to provide emotional support, physical comfort and advocate for women and families during the childbirth process.

The Midwife Assistant Course

In this workshop, you will gain the knowledge and learn the skills needed to assist homebirth and birth center midwives. This is a basic course for the aspiring midwife.