Sharon is a very special and one of a kind birth specialist. She has a great medical background, is enthusiastic, and just pure joy to work with. We met her initially at a class through the Mother's Haven and were so impressed by her that we ended up booking a private session. Sharon was thoughtful, focused on our questions/concerns and honestly made some of the scarier components of giving birth fun. Highly recommend her and would sign up for one of her sessions again in a heartbeat. read more

This review was a long time coming. My little angel came three weeks early and we have been rocking at life ever since. He is a happy and healthy baby boy. Sharon is such a wonderful person. My husband and I found her through Yelp and had a great time in her Lamaze class and early infant class. Sharon was so welcoming and made the experience as first time parents so special for us and eased a lot of our anxiety. I don't think I would have been as mentally prepared as I was if I did not take her classes. I would even say emotionally too because I had to do a lot of healing with losing my first angel. Thank you so much Sharon. Our little Rami is doing wonderful. You were such a great impact on our journey as first time parents and have our upmost respect. Please keep doing what you're doing because first time parents really need you! read more

I don't know where to begin except stating Sharon is the best. My husband and I both enjoyed her Lamaze Class. We are first time parents and had so many questions about the birthing process. At one point, I had even considered hiring a doula! But guess what... after attending Sharon's Lamaze class, my husband became more comfortable and stepped up to be my birthing partner! So no need for a doula after all. Sharon also made the class fun by having us doing hands-on learning activities. And most importantly, she serves amazing snacks. So for all pregnant women out there, who get hungry easily like me, you are well taken care of when attending her class. :-) read more

Confidence In Birth - Sharon's furry children whom we miss so much - Lactation Services Near Me - Lake Balboa, California

We recently took a Childbirth Prep class with Sharon at the Mother's Haven. The all day class (10am - 5pm) was so informative. Sharon is outgoing, personable, very knowledgeable, and energetic. All of those qualities mixed together and you have a fantastic instructor. Time went by so fast. I really enjoyed the demonstrations on how to use the birthing ball, peanut ball, and other techniques to use during labor. I would highly recommend this class. read more

Of all the classes and resources that my husband and I pursued when prepping for the birth of our first child, Sharon's Lamaze and childbirth prep classes were by-far the most helpful and positively impactful! We learned so much about the entire labor and delivery process, pain management techniques, how to advocate for ourselves, and how to care for our baby once she arrived. Thanks in large part to Sharon and her Lamaze class, my birth experience was everything I'd hoped it would be. I felt confident and powerful in my choice to go fully unmedicated, and my husband felt empowered to support me using everything we learned in class. We also made some great friends who we still keep in contact with now that our babies are here! I cannot recommend Confidence in Birth enough, especially if you're expecting your first child and don't know a ton about everything to do with labor and delivery. You'll feel like a pro by the end, and ready to handle anything that birth throws your way! read more

Found Sharon's info on Yelp and called her to get information on a birthing class. I knew basically nothing lol. From the moment we first spoke, I could tell how knowledgeable and serious she was about providing her clients with as many helpful tools and up-to- date educational information for a successful, in control birth as possible. The reading materials she provided (dropped off personally at our house) were incredibly beneficial and the homework each week made for very enjoyable, educational and fun classes. I recommend this class and any classes she offers to anyone going through their first pregnancy or if they haven't taken a Lamaze or evidence based birthing class before. Sharon is fun, engaging, and really cares about her clients and offers them the best experience possible. Sharon, thank you so much for a great class. My wife and I feel so much more prepared going into our pregnancy than we would have without the class and all of your help and advice. read more

I still remember our first class with Sharon. She asked what does birth make you think of, and I responded pain. I realized that I knew very little about birth before taking Sharon's birthing class. I was mostly afraid, but thanks to Sharon's class my husband and I went in with tools, affirmations, breathing exercises that helped us have the birthing experience we wanted. We are so grateful for Sharon's guidance. We used all the techniques she taught us from Captain Morgan to rolling hips on the birth ball and we went in to labor and delivery with poster boards of our affirmations! Thank you, Sharon! read more

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Where to start!? Sharon is amazing. We came away from the class with all of our goals met, and then some! Our hope was to become more informed about any and ALL of the aspects of birth. To learn of the what/ when/ where so we could be a big part of the decision making during our planned hospital birth & baby's arrival. Sharon was more than open to the million questions we had & would send articles & information along the way that pertained to our specific situation, which felt really special. She was very "hands-on" given that the majority of the meet-ups were via Zoom (pandemic). We would highly recommend! Thank you, Sharon xo read more

I feel so fortunate to have had Sharon as our Lamaze instructor, and knew she was a gem from the very beginning when she offered a generous 20+ minute telephone consultation to address all my questions and concerns, as well as some much-needed loving kindness when I was feeling overwhelmed by the great unknown. Sharon also took our unique circumstances into consideration and was clearly looking to help expecting parents by sharing her wealth of knowledge, instead of being focused on making a profit as is often the case. Throughout the 5-week course, my husband and I felt incredibly supported as we learned about all the relevant birthing (and postpartum!) topics to put our minds at ease. Dare I say: we feel empowered by the thorough education we've received, and confident that we can tackle the next birthing process with some semblance of grace. Many thanks to Sharon for this gift and her generosity of spirit. I would hope that many more expecting parents are so fortunate as to participate in her services. read more

Sharon is amazing. Patient, wise, experienced, calming, supportive, and genuine. She is all one could ask for. We lucked into her class before our first birth and ended up having a one on one class due to low turnout. My wife had some concerns around childbirth and so wanted to deliver as 'naturally' and intervention free as possible. Sharon educated us extensively around all aspects of the process and encouraged her to pursue her vision for her birth, while at the same time leaving room for other options and outcomes. Thankfully my wife did not experience any complications, labored mostly at home, and delivered within an hour of arrival to the hospital. After delivery we had a very poor experience with the hospital lactation consultant, and reached out to Sharon for additional support, as she is a lactation consultant as well. Had she been with us from the start it likely would have turned out differently. Due to the time that elapsed, our kids tongue tie, and bad information from the other folks we worked with exclusive breastfeeding wasn't in the cards. Sharon was supportive, non-shaming, and did all she could to validate and help us through the process. Sharon is a gem and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She is a wonderful support, resource, and all around person who will only be an asset pre and postpartum. read more

I'd like to give a huge thank you to Sharon. We took the Lamaze class she offers with my husband and I can easily say we feel so much more confident in the labor process than before. She provides in-depth information with lots of resources, evidence and hands-on showings. You can tell she is really passionate about what she does. She empowered us with labor positions, options, breathing exercises, tools to use during labor and so much more! My husband wasn't too excited about the class in the beginning but in the end, he was so thankful that we did it. I truly feel that my labor is going to be so much easier thanks to you! I highly recommend everyone to benefit from Sharon's expertise and classes! read more

My husband found Sharon and I'm so thankful he did! I was told with my first born that I'm not a candidate for any kind of spinal injections which would mean fully under anesthesia or all natural birth. Our society makes us so scared to give birth naturally. Of course it's scary the unknown, but Sharon gave me so much confidence in myself, my body, the baby's roll in birth, she gave my husband so many tools to help me throughout the waves and stages that come with birth and truly made us feel confident as a team. The trust and intuition she makes me feel over my body is something I can't even explain but I'm so grateful to have her as part of our families story. I am expecting my 3rd baby any day and have gone to her all 3 times to give me the added reassurance that we were made for this. I have recommended people to her and will forever recommend her time and time again! Thankful for you Sharon! Truly an angel sent to help families! read more

My husband Anthony and I decided to sign up for Sharon's Lamaze class and we genuinely really enjoyed the class and learned so much!!! It is worth it to make time for the zoom classes + 1 in person class because you get so much information in each class - it is truly a great all around informative class about pregnancy, birth process/techniques, and newborn care. We truly felt that she included great videos, assignments, podcasts, and other content/articles that were not only super informative but also showed all sides/ all pros and cons of certain labor preferences to the point where we were easily able to make our own unique birth preference list and feel like we are as prepared as possible for the big day. We are so glad we went with Sharon for our Lamaze classes because we felt that a lot of other instructors we found were very one sided in their approach or mainly encouraged one point of view but her class combined a medical views/hospital info + information on what happens before during and after labor + emotional/mental side of everything + non medical techniques - and more - which was a great balance of everything. The zoom classes were great because we were able to tie in everything we read + saw in videos/articles/etc with her lectures which helped us retain everything. We felt that we learned so much from the in person class as well - doing the techniques over zoom while watching videos was good but in person definitely helped us dial everything in and make sure we were doing everything correctly. It was also so nice to connect with Sharon and other couples in person. The comfort and relaxation techniques have been really helpful and we were continuously using the different massages which make a huge difference especially with back pain during pregnancy. We found ourselves using the same techniques we learned in Sharon's class during labor/contractions and it made a HUGE difference. We also brought the book from this class and handouts with us to the hospital which were super helpful and informative. Without her class we wouldn't have been able to make our birth preference list for the hospital as specific as it was and we would have felt as if we were going in blind so we were truly grateful for the class that focused on birth preference lists as well. In addition.. sharon includes tons of resources (videos, articles, etc) that you can refer to other than the ones she goes over in class (she provides extra helpful links about all of the above) and we found ourselves watching and reading a bunch of them. In other words, take this class! Thank you Sharon :) read more

My husband and I took Sharon's newborn/infant care class before the arrival of our first child and it was the single most helpful thing we did to prepare. We both left feeling empowered and full of tips and tricks to tackle the first stages of parenthood with confidence. Sharon's passion, deep knowledge, and compassion for her clients shine through from moment one. We felt insanely comfortable with her throughout the full session which made for the most productive time (especially for my husband who was the most nervous about the thought of a newborn/infant class - ha!) Not only was the session filled with amazing information, but Sharon also promptly followed up with tons more resources specific to our questions, needs, etc. She's a WEALTH of knowledge and when she doesn't have an answer, she finds something to send your way to help. We were truly blown away by her services, so much so that we found a way to continue working with her after our baby arrives (via lactation consultation sessions). Yes, she does those too :) Bottom line - we are so grateful for Sharon's expertise and support. We are much better parents because of her! read more

Having our first baby in 2020 has been challenging in many ways, so it was especially helpful for my husband and I to have a virtual one-on-one session with Sharon leading up to our birth. I wanted to get some key insights into coping techniques, partner support, and breastfeeding and Sharon went above and beyond in providing us with education, support, and encouragement. She was beyond prepared for our session and even dropped off some materials on my doorstep to get a head start on reading when the mail may have taken too long. I especially found the breastfeeding education extremely helpful from the moment my daughter was born. And since coming home we've really used the information Sharon provided us with and have had a wonderful time with her feedings. I highly recommend working with Sharon- she has a great energy, is so passionate about what she does, and responds to questions in a timely manner even after our session was over. Thank you, Sharon! read more

Sharon was a LIFESAVER for my husband and I with the birth of our son this past June! We had originally signed up to take her baby care basics class in-person, and were planning to do the remainder of our classes through our hospital. However, once COVID hit, all our hospital classes were cancelled a month before our due date and as first-time parents we were panicking over how we would get the information we needed to help us feel prepared. Sharon saved the day! I contacted her and she graciously offered to do all of our classes with us via Zoom (breastfeeding, baby care basics, and labor preparation). She quickly adapted her in-person format for an online format, which I'm sure was a ton of work for her. We even ended up getting private Zoom classes with her, and she was flexible to work around our unconventional work schedules. The online classes were fantastic and made us feel so supported and prepared! Not only did she step up in a big way, she was also incredibly supportive throughout my whole pregnancy. She would frequently email me resources that she thought I would find helpful, so I felt like I had SO much great information at my fingertips. She was also calm and caring, and really checked-in with how we were doing. She made me feel a lot calmer about giving birth during this pandemic. We loved Sharon so much that we also hired her as a lactation consultant after our son was born and he had trouble latching. She came to our home (masked and in gloves, with lots of safety protocols) and helped me have success breastfeeding him. It made a WORLD of difference - before Sharon we were having to supplement with formula and breastfeeding hurt a lot. After the consultation with her we've had no issues breastfeeding! She also followed-up with a phone call to make sure we were continuing to have success breastfeeding. In short, if you are giving birth during this pandemic - HIRE SHARON! You will feel so supported and prepared! read more

Sharon was wonderful! This is my first pregnancy, and I have been extremely anxious about the labor and delivery process. I decided to take the course provided by Kaiser on labor and delivery. Sharon was instructing the course and did an amazing job at thoroughly explaining the process. I reached out to her to take a private labor and delivery course with my partner. It was a 3 hour, detailed course. Sharon asked before hand what my partner and I wanted to focus on. I let her know exactly what I was anxious about and what I wanted more information on. The entire class was exactly tailored around that. It was very informative and helpful. I was debating on getting a doula, but this class helped me feel better about the labor and delivery process. I would highly recommend reaching out to Sharon and taking class(es) with her. read more

So happy we found Sharon at the time we did. We are first time parents and with my wife's condition we only had 2 options; Natural birth or General Anesthesia Cesarían. With those two options given to us we opted for going the Natural route but we'll knowing it wasn't promised. We let Sharon know our situation before going in and even before going in she offered us great information to check out. We decided to opt for the 2 day class and it really helped and made us feel more confident going into this. She also sent us information after our classes were over. Regarding this Covid situation she was especially helpful and sent us info. regarding that as well which made us feel less anxious then we already were. Sharon was instrumental in our birthing and we're so grateful we came across her Yelp page. Pregnancy Update: My wife had a natural birth, no medication whatsoever and we had a beautiful baby boy! She was such a trooper and I'm so proud of her!!! read more

Wow ! Please take this class if you have the opportunity! Before this class, my husband and I felt really unprepared for the birth of our child. Sharon was such an incredible guide to us and gave us confidence to be ready for the arrival of our child. I was specifically looking for someone who could cover everything, from natural forms of coping with pain in labor to the importance of knowing about standard medical procedures in hospitals. she even included hypnobirthing material for us, upon request. Since she's so knowledgeable and patient it was an incredible experience ! Thank you Sharon ! read more

I'm so grateful for Sharon's instruction recently in our private class! My partner and I have been a bit last minute and this worked great with our schedule being able to book a private class with her. Like some of the other reviews said, she worked with us on what topics we needed covered and we were able to combine two classes in a one day intensive. The time flew by and it didn't feel too long or overwhelming at all. I love that she's worked many years in a hospital setting, but she is also very up to date on what are the best practices NOW and has helpful information for natural and birth center births as well. We got a lot out of our class and she's a wonderful resource as a first time parent. read more

It was convenient in the pandemic to learn about breasfeeding and newborn care. She is amazing and I recommend her. Although there is some fees applicable I think it worth it. read more

I simply cannot say enough positive things about Sharon's childbirth education and newborn care class. My husband and I were looking for a child birth class in our area due to not having one available through our insurance, and Sharon was available with a private class, flexible hours, and worked with our schedule to fit all of our needs. Her rate is also extremely reasonable, which was a huge plus. Though, after taking the class, we would have gladly paid a higher price, it was well worth it. As a first-time mom with close to zero baby experience, I was a little nervous about the overwhelming amount of information that would be covered in a class. But Sharon was great! She has a great way of educating that made both my husband and I feel heard, supported and well prepared for the upcoming birth of our baby! We both feel much more comfortable and confident after taking the class. And yes, the snacks were great! read more

I echo all of the glowing 5-star reviews on this page! My husband and I were so lucky to find Sharon and receive such a thorough education in everything related to childbirth! It's obvious that Sharon really cares about what she does and it made the experience so much more enjoyable. read more

We decided to take Sharon's birth class after reading all the great reviews about her and her class on yelp. Super glad we did! Her PRIVATE and personalized birth class was what we expected but better. Sharon is knowledgeable, caring, and kind. She is flexible and willing to work with you on class schedules. Being first time parents we were very nervous and a little scared. However, not only my husband and I both felt confident and prepared after taking her class, things we learned from her helped us tremendously at birth and taking care of our newborn. Following Sharon's guide, I have strong milk supply and have no problem at breastfeeding my baby. THANK YOU SHARON for everything! read more

My fiancé and I took Sharon's Birth & Delivery class to help us prepare for our little one being born in August. She was such a great help, very open, and never made you feel dumb for not knowing something or asking questions! There was lots of information and packets given so that you can make choices before giving birth and are able to go back and refer to your packet even after classes. She provided snacks for us and let us take breaks when needed. Not to mention she has continued to follow up post-class and is still offering help if needed! The environment itself was very clean and comfortable as well. Definitely recommend if you're unsure of the birthing process like we were! read more

Some of our close friends referred us to Sharon and her wonderful birthing classes! I loved the idea of a private experience rather than the crowded classes offered at the hospital and our sessions with Sharon were exactly what we were looking for. We ended up doing an accelerated version of the classes due to limited time (2 sessions for 3 hours each), but still felt like we received all the information we needed and more! Sharon is very informative and personable and left us feeling confident about the birthing process and what to expect at the hospital. Also, the handbook she provides you with ahead of time is fantastic. We have continued to refer to it even after giving birth! Sharon even continued to keep in touch with us during the birth and even after our little one arrived. We highly recommend Sharon to all new parents looking for a personalized birthing class! read more

Every mom to be should take a class with Sharon! My husband and I feel so lucky to have worked with her in a custom and private class a few weeks before giving birth to our daughter. Because of Sharon's class, we went into the birth experience feeling knowledgeable, excited and confident. We had a wonderful labor and birth experience (and who can actually say that?!) largely due to Sharon and the skills gained working with her! My daughter is now 8 months and I am still so appreciative we found and worked with Sharon! She is THE BEST! read more

HIGHLY recommend working with Sharon, she is the best!! My husband and I are first time parents and we were able to learn just about everything there is about newborn care, breastfeeding, labor and delivery, etc. from working with Sharon. She is an extremely knowledgable, patient and attentive resource - I had a TON of questions and she answered every single one of them in great detail. I did not feel like we lost out on the experience by having to take the classes online (damn COVID) because Sharon kept us connected and engaged the entire time. 5 stars all around!! read more

My husband has a super hectic schedule that made it very hard for us to schedule a traditional class. Working with Sharon was perfect for our busy schedule. We were able to pick which days, how many hours each day, etc. and jam all the classes within the 2 weeks prior to our due date. In addition, after we began our classes, we found out we were going to have a scheduled C-section. Sharon was incredibly flexible in tailoring the remaining classes to exactly what we needed. And she welcomed my mom into her home to sit through some of the classes with my husband and I. She answered all our questions, sent us videos and articles she thought we would find helpful, and even had us role play with the dummy babies (not sure if that's the appropriate name for them). Sharon was approachable and easy to talk to about all sorts of topics. She made sure to not only address the technical aspects of the procedures but also the potential emotional consequences. In addition, she alerted us to some of the issues we might run into within the hospital setting as they related to our birth wishes, and guided us on how to address them with the hospital staff. Lastly, Sharon made sure to check in with us even after our daughter was born, and forwarded me breastfeeding support info when I mentioned I was struggling with it. It was great to have her in our corner ready to share her knowledge and experience. Did I mentioned she had DELISH and healthy snacks during classes??? Thanks, Sharon! read more

Sharon's class was such an amazing resource during the pandemic! We couldn't do in person classes and I was very nervous as a first-time mom. The information in Sharon's class was so helpful in getting us prepared. I felt empowered to make educated decisions (with my doctor's help) and fortunately had a very smooth birth! read more

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sharon! We LOVED the private and personalized lesson plans that she prepared for us during her 12-hour childbirth and infant care course (not to mention the delicious tea and treats she always had on hand). Thanks to her guidance, we felt super prepared and confident going into the frightening and uncertain world of childbirth and parenting. She then became my Lactation Consultant, and even more than that, a family friend. She TRULY cares and goes ABOVE AND BEYOND in all that she does. She is ONE OF A KIND! read more

I completed this virtual class a couple of weeks ago and it was very informative and helpful! Sharon is very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. She made me feel comfortable to ask all the questions I had. I appreciate the fact that she took the time to thoroughly present the information and answer our questions. She went over important information that women should know about what to expect during pregnancy, during labor, and once the baby is born. After taking this class, I felt more prepared (not so nervous) to welcome the birth of my first child. read more

Due to my husband's crazy work schedule we had to find a private birth class. Sharon worked around our schedule even with last minute issues, she prepared us beautifully for the birth of our son, she gave us a book that was perfect and was a fresh reminder of the classes and she received us with an amazing table full of snacks and awesome beverages each time ! Her Dogs would sit at our feet making us feel like we are part of the family. She even Came to my home to help me with breast feeding, as I had a very hard time the first days since the lactate consultant of the hospital told me I was doing it correctly and which wasn't the case. 1h with Sharon and breast feeding went from torture to an enjoyable bonding time. Thankful to have found Sharon , and definitely recommend her to any expecting parent and breast feeding moms !!! read more

Being first time parents can be scary because you don't always know what to expect, but taking Sharon's classes helped us feel confident in our decision making as new parents. Her classes really provides us with the tools and information necessary to make the best choices for our family. Our birth plan didn't go as planned and we had to be induced but Sharon made herself available to us and helped guide us & remind us of our options. Even after the birth of our daughter Sharon continued to check in with us to make sure our family was okay and extended her help. Sharon & her husband always welcomed us with drinks and snacks, making sure we were always comfortable in their home. We highly recommend her classes to all parents especially first time parents because she is full of valuable information and resources to help you all through your pregnancy and birth experience. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Sharon! My husband and I had limited time to commit to classes for labor, baby care, and breastfeeding and she worked with us to put together a crash course. The positions she showed us were very helpful for my early labor process and because of the education she gave us we were prepared when I decided to get the epidural. After I had my baby, we also had her come to our house for lactation consulting and it was extremely helpful. She followed up and checked in with us, and I knew she was there to support us if we needed her - which really goes a long way for new parents! I would highly recommend her! read more

Sharon is absolutely incredible! She's so knowledgeable, attentive, kind. We are first time parents and our unmedicated labor went great in no small part thanks to Sharon and all of the preparation she shared with us in a calm and supportive environment. She answered all of our questions and concerns, gave us a ton of tips and techniques and we felt very prepared for the kind of labor that we wanted to accomplish. Sharon will tailor your lessons based on what you need and want to know and the type of labor YOU want to accomplish. And now that our baby girl is here Sharon has been so helpful with our breastfeeding. She spent over 2 hours with us addressing all of the questions and concerns that new parents have about feeding a tiny little human who's habits change constantly and there are ALWAYS more questions. Each time we have a session with Sharon, I feel so confident, calm and prepared to handle anything which is worth it's weight in gold. read more

My wife and I took private classes from Sharon at her home. Her classes were very helpful and inspiring. Sharon is a great listener, flexible, patient and bright. Prices are reasonable... a very good value for the amount of support you receive. Plus, she has a great home and great snacks!! read more

Sharon was a great help to me when I had several issues that made breastfeeding hard such as tongue tie, jaundice, and mastitis. I had to supplement due to jaundice and she helped me move from formula to 100% EBF! She helped us so much and was always willing to come by and check my son's weight to boost my confidence. Because of Sharon, we're at 9 months breastfeeding and still going strong! read more

My boyfriend and I came into this class as newcomers, ready to learn and a bit nervous about the journey ahead. Sharon guided us along with vast knowledge, an easy and fun demeanor, and the perfect mix of understanding and encouragement. At the completion of the class, I felt confident in myself in my upcoming birth experience. While we had planned on using a birth doula, I was unexpectedly induced a couple weeks early and we had not yet found a doula. During those moments when we were processing the news that I was going to be induced, and realizing that we would be going forward without the help of a doula, I felt confident in the knowledge that both I and my boyfriend had from Sharon. We used Sharon's teachings throughout my labor and delivery, and I credit her with contributing to what was a truly wonderful birthing experience. read more

As an uncle but never a father, I'd heard stories of getting ready for a baby but had no idea about the specifics. Sharon was very calm and patient and thorough in walking us through the steps of getting ready for and going through delivery, and it was very reassuring to know we were dealing with a nurse with years of experience. Her answers were practical but thorough, and reassuring. When we had to induce early without a doula as planned, it was Sharon's advice that gave us the confidence to get through it on our own - and we ended up using several specific techniques to get through contractions and through a smooth delivery. She's warm, friendly, personable, reassuring, professional, knowledgeable - everything I'd want in a teacher/coach/advice giver through one of life's Big Moments that you want to go smoothly and as drama free as possible. Plus, she always had quality snacks set out, and that never hurts. : ) -mike read more