Austin and Jessica Groves have given birth
using the techniques and knowledge gained
from their Bradley Method classes to three
children - two sons born in an out-of-hospital
freestanding birthing center with a midwife
and a daughter born at home with a midwife.
It was the beautiful birth experiences of their
sons and the passion for educating others
about childbirth and pregnancy that got them
interested in training other couples on The
Bradley Method of natural childbirth.
Read the inspiring birth story of their second
son.
using the techniques and knowledge gained
from their Bradley Method classes to three
children - two sons born in an out-of-hospital
freestanding birthing center with a midwife
and a daughter born at home with a midwife.
It was the beautiful birth experiences of their
sons and the passion for educating others
about childbirth and pregnancy that got them
interested in training other couples on The
Bradley Method of natural childbirth.
Read the inspiring birth story of their second
son.
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| Jessica is a certified childbirth instructor by the AAHCC, teaching the full Bradley Method. She is a certified birth doula by DONA International. She's trained in lactation support by Lactation Education Resources. She's certified in both neonatal resuscitation and CPR for Adults, Children and Infants. Jessica received her bachelor's degree from Clemson University. She is presently studying to receive her Bachelor's of Science in Midwifery (BSM) and is working towards becoming a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). Her professional memberships include: DONA - Doulas of North America ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network CMG - Chesapeake Midwifery Guild, Steering Committee member MFM - Maryland Friends of Midwives, Organizer Citizens for Midwifery American Pregnancy Association Birthing Circle of Anne Arundel County Birth Options Alliance Maryland Bradley Teachers Northern Virginia Bradley Teachers Birth Partners Welcome Baby Committee She is very active in her community as a childbirth advocate fighting for more birth options including better access to midwifery, more access to birth center care and more VBAC options. She's a proud lactivist attending community nurse-ins, initiating letter-writing campaigns to bring more awareness to the community about breastfeeding rights and leads a local breastfeeding support group. She founded Natural Parenting of Carroll County in 2006 which has grown to over 100 members across the area. This group supports mothers and fathers interested in natural childbirth and practicing forms of natural parenting like cloth diapering, breastfeeding, attachment parenting, cosleeping, babywearing, holistic/alternative medicine, organic foods, etc... She's also the Past-President of her local MOMS Club, a support group for stay-at-home moms. |
