Karen Wallace
Karen Wallace
Karen Wallace
About me
We have had 9 natural beautiful Bradley® births, and every one of them was an incredible experience. When I was pregnant with our first child, we took Bradley® classes together in Manhattan, where we lived at the time. Jeff learned how to be an effective labor coach. We gained a deeper understanding of birth and baby care—and things we did not even realize we needed to know, from the stages of labor to breastfeeding, to how to avoid unnecessary interventions. Teaching Bradley® classes is something we really enjoy. They are fun, interactive, and empowering for expectant couples. Jeff brings a bit of humor to the classes and draws from his experience as a father, husband, and coach. After 20 years of teaching in-person classes in four different states—Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and North Carolina—we transitioned to teaching online. Now, we have couples attending from all over the United States. Couples can take our classes from the comfort of their own homes—or wherever they are. Online Bradley® classes are so convenient. Over the years we have learned how to effectively convey information to expecting women and their partners so that they are prepared to give birth and know how to advocate for themselves, if they need arises. Our classes include games, break-out rooms so you can interact with the other couples in your Bradley® series, positive birth stories, and ample opportunities to ask questions. I gave birth to my first child at the age of 24 and gave birth to my ninth child at the age of 48. I have given birth in a hospital, a freestanding birth center, and at home. My most challenging births were my sixth and eighth babies. Our classes our appropriate for those planning hospital births, home births, and freestanding birth center births. We also provide information to VBAC moms, couples expecting twins, and parents who already have one, two, or more children.
Education
Masters in Curricum and Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia Universtiy (1993)
Bachelor of Arts, Barnard College, Columbia University (1990)
Certification and training
Bradley® Certified Childbirth Educator and Bradley® Doula (2025)
DONA International PostPartum Doula Workshop (2021)
DONA International Birth Doula Workshop (2020)
Bradley Method® Teaching Training, affiliated instructor (1997)
Memberships and affiliations
DONA International Member
VBAC Facts® Professional Member
American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth®
Evidence Based Birth Professional Member
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
Childbirth education is my primary focus. My husband and I teach live interactive Bradley® classes online in a Zoom classroom. Our classes include designing your personal birth plan, the stages of labor, comfort measures, effectively navigating the hospital system, advocacy, the coach's role, and a labor rehearsal. Our couples report that they understood the interventions offered and how to truly work as a team during the birth of their baby. Empowering couples is our primary focus.
Packages
Upcoming classes
Ratings and reviews
Karen and Jeff were great instructors! Every class was very laid back and informative. Having a class of other pregnant couples really makes the class feel like a little community. The amount of information you learn makes you feel prepared to meet your little one!
- Soraya Rose
This Bradley Method class is good and very informative, especially for understanding natural childbirth, partner involvement, and what to expect during labor. The material is thorough and practical. However, it does include some educational nudity in photos or videos, which may be uncomfortable for those who are squeamish or prefer more modest presentations. Overall, it’s a solid and helpful.
- Jacqueline Cardoza
Jeff and Karen were awesome and extremely friendly. They are great coaches and I highly recommend them and the Bradley birthing class. I wasn’t able to attend some classes due to conflicts but I love that the classes are recorded so you can watch them after. They are very professional, kind and informative. I loved following along in the book that is optional to buy/download as well. Thank you so much!
- Kirah Carney
Karen and Jeff were awesome at introducing and teaching us how to prepare for labor and postpartum. We had a great time together learning with games and other interactive lessons with other couples all over the country! It was bittersweet to end the classes but we were so happy we were able to be a part of The Bradley Method classes as we didn't have any in person classes in our area. Thanks Karen and Jeff you rock!
- Annie Bleil
The class was a great help, and we would recommend it to all expecting parents.
- Hannah Merck
Jeff and Karen were amazing Bradley Method teachers. This class was very informative and fun. It made us more prepared for childbirth and helped us to make more informative decisions for our birth plan. We highly recommend the Bradley Method class taught by Jeff and Karen.
- Kaleb Tayler
Absolutely loved them, so helpful and amazing!
- Hannah Tavai
Great!
- Kora Taylor
Hi, my name is Jason. I'm a Doula serving areas near Karen and Jeff. I have attended a complete series of their Bradly Method child birth class. Karen and Jeff are kind, highly knowledgable people, with a passion for increasing the chances of families having the most positive birth experience possible. I consider them friends, and I commend them for the sacrifice of time and emotion, by contributing to the birth communities. Expecting families are better off for them.
- Jason C.
Karen and Jeff's class was pivotal in our first birth last year. We had the home birth we planned, with my husband being my guide and protector the entire time. Our baby was born into his hands, which was such a precious moment. Both our doula and assistant midwife told us, in private, that we were the most prepared first-time parents they'd ever witnessed. Whenever I had questions pre or post-birth, Karen was always honest and helpful. Nowadays, there is so much unnecessary fear and pressure placed on parents when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. So much. I don't think I would've made it through early postpartum had it not been for her reassurance and resources. Birth and babies don't have to be complicated!
- Sarah M.
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