Mary Lynn Fiske-Dobell
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Reviews (17)
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Review from the Spring 2022 Birthing SurveyMary Lynn knows a lot, but the class (on zoom) was extremely slow-paced, very boring, and felt very haphazard. We never knew what we were going to discuss, she just dropped in information without good context, and most of all we were just bored spending two hours on zoom every week for 12 weeks! We wanted a class that was hands-on, and though she had us do some exercises on zoom, she didn't ask for us to be on camera so she couldn't watch and give feedback so we were never sure if we were getting it right. She didn't give a chance for folks to get to know each other (icebreakers, opening up the floor for experiences, etc) so even though we were with people for 12 weeks we hardly felt like there was a community. Overall, the message of "relax, relax, relax" was helpful, and there were several tips and tricks that were helpful too, but I keep thinking we could have gotten so much more from the class if it was run better.
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Review from the 2020 Birthing Experience SurveyI took Mary Lynne's Bradley Method class and would highly recommend it. It was all over Zoom because of Covid, which was obviously not quite the same as in-person but it still worked well. Mary Lynne is wonderful, very kind and calming, and gave both my partner and me confidence and practical tips to get through birth. I wasn't fully on board with some things covered in class, namely co-sleeping, which she seemed to endorse even though statistically it IS more dangerous than putting your baby in a separate bassinet, but besides that, I thought the class was really helpful.
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Review from the 2020 Birthing Experience SurveyMary Lynn is such a lovely person and instructor. We took her Bradley Method class which is all about having a natural birth (no epidural/pain medication). The class covered the anatomy of a pregnant woman, what happens during the birth process, as well as many techniques that can assist you in labor. The Bradley Method also emphasizes how the pregnant woman’s partner plays a big role during labor. Mary Lynn made the class interactive and fun. It was something we looked forward to every week. The snacks definitely helped with that! I highly recommend this class to anyone who is pregnant for the first time, even if you are unsure if you want a natural birth!
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Childbirth Classes?I can personally vouch for this class mentioned: "Mary Lynn Fiske - She teaches The Bradley Method, about which I have heard good things. has a class coming up May 09." I took her class in 2017 and it helped immensely. I am excited to refresh myself on the material and practice again before July!
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Childbirth Classes?She teaches The Bradley Method, about which I have heard good things. has a class coming up May 09.
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Birthing Classes Recommendation - Bradley MethodI wanted to recommend instructor Mary Lynn Fiske. She teaches Bradley Method birthing classes in Boerum Hill. My wife and I took Mary's class while my wife was pregnant with our first child, and it was a game changer. Going to Mary's class as a couple helped my wife and I connect and stay aligned through her pregnancy and through the birth itself. I wanted to participate in supporting my wife through the birth itself, and Mary's classes made me feel well-informed about what to expect and confident in reading/anticipating my wife's needs. As it turned out, the birth of our son was complicated, and we used every ounce of what we learned in Mary's classes. My wife says that she wouldn't have been able to achieve a vaginal birth without the Bradley training. I'm so thankful we took the class. Mary has a page on the Bradley website: http://www.bradleybirth.com/marylynnfiske I just ran into Mary on the street today, and I almost starting crying. She's so good at what she does, and I wanted to post a recommendation so that other parents-to-be might benefit from her classes. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions - I'm happy to discuss!
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2018 Birth SurveyMary Lynn is an awesome Bradley instructor. She's personable, funny, and ridiculously knowledgeable. Bradley class is lengthy and involved, but I left feeling much more prepared for birth than when I walked in, and ML was a wonderful instructor.
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Review submitted via the Park Slope Parents 2017 Birth SurveyWe took an 8 week course with MaryLynne. We really enjoyed it. Both my husband and I learned a great deal of information, got to ask many questions, and felt very confrontable having conversations. Based on a 09/17 birthing experience.
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Review submitted via the PSP Birth SurveyBradley Method This birthing class was incredible. I attribute my completely natural birth to the methods I learned in this class. Even though I didn't have a doula or a midwife, and I wasn't having a home birth or planning on going to a birthing center, I learned everything I needed to know despite having a traditional doctor, delivering in a normal L+D hospital. Have an open mind and go with the flow for your labor day! Based on a April 2017 birthing experience
