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Reply Tamisha & Dwayne
03:53 AM on January 05, 2012 

Effie, We just wanted to say thank you very much for all the information and guidance you have provided to us on our journey towards parenthood.  It was a pleasure meeting you and being apart of your classes!!

Reply Linda and Konrad
06:47 PM on January 03, 2012 

Dear Effie, We are so glad that we chose your extremely informative and helpful classes. We had no ideas how to approach parenthood. With your extensive knowledge, we knew what we could expect and what questions we should ask about delivery. At the same time, we feel deeply honored and priviledged to sign your guestbook. Thank you very much again.

Reply Jacqueline
03:35 PM on December 09, 2011 

Hello Effie. (I think I lost my previous message that I tried to post).

In case that I did, I just wanted to say thanks for permitting me to join your class in October as a student and for my assignment. I did well VERY well, and learned lots thanks to you!

You have a sense of calm that is needed and you are full of knowlege and offer it in a non biased manner!

I also apprecite the fact that you explained,answered and clarified ALL topics that I did not understand!

You have a good and honest heart and you made learning fun!

Thanks again!

Reply Anthony and Audrey
03:08 PM on November 07, 2011 

thank you so much for the class! It was very helpful.  We knew what to expect and the options available during delivery.  Whe had an unexpected c-section but we knew what to ask.  Thanks!

Reply Kim and Bill
10:16 PM on October 30, 2011 

Effie, we are so grateful for finding you. Your classes were extremely informative and helpful, you really put us at ease. Terrific instruction from a very knoweldgeable teacher! We would highly recommend you to anyone. Thank you!

Reply Ricardo and Aracely Morataya
10:40 PM on October 14, 2011 

We had an excellent time. Effie answered all the questions we asked and told us everything to expect when delivering a baby. Low and behold her teachings were put to the test when we had an unexpected caesarean section. We knew what to ask and what to expect. Thanks again Effie!!!

Reply Demetra
08:49 PM on October 14, 2011 

My husband and I loved the classes. We especially loved Effie - we cannot thank her enough. She was calm, reassuring, provided multiple viewpoints and always answered our questions in a caring way. Thank you!!!

Reply Lauren
08:19 PM on September 27, 2011 

This class was very helpful in preparing us for what to expect during labour and in the weeks after the baby was born. I read extensively before taking the class, so even though I knew a great deal of information, the practical, hands-on approach made the stuff I already knew stick, AND I learned stuff I didn't know.

Reply Kirsten
10:42 AM on August 29, 2011 

Taking this prenatal class put my thoughts and questions at ease thanks to Effie. I felt much more prepared and comfortable bringing a child into this world because of the hands on learning tools and class discussions. The knowledge I gained from this course was shared amongst other new mothers who did not even know what a mucus plug was! You did an amazing job Effie! 

Reply Karla
11:07 AM on August 16, 2011 

Thanks so much for the great class!  You have a great teaching ability and the information was very helpful and I am sure will also be useful when the time comes!  In talking with some of my friends who have taken classes from other companies/instructors, they say this class sounded so much better.  Fantastic hands on learning with the visual props and movies.  I would recommend this to anyone that is having a baby soon.

Reply Jim Clayton & Tracey Nolan
11:25 PM on July 15, 2011 

We'd considered signing up for childbirth classes, but I work irregular evening hours, so the scheduling was a problem. And we weren't sure we'd be comfortable in a group setting. When we discovered that Effie would do a private in-home class, we jumped at the opportunity.

Effie put us at ease immediately. Her class was well-designed and informative, and she answered any questions we could come up with. It was exactly what we hoped. If you're expecting, you should call Effie.

Reply Emmanuel and Allie Belu
10:00 AM on July 05, 2011 

Emmanuel and I are so excited to experience birth and labour after our New Life Prenatal classes!

We feel informed and prepared, and we thank Effie and the time she took to not only go over a wide variety of information, but to answer specific questions we had about natural birth and labour.

Effie, thank you so much for taking the time to teach us and provide us with the knowledge we need to go into our labour prepared and excited!

We had lots of fun in your classes! Thanks again!

Allie and Emmanuel

Reply Chen&Shlomi
07:43 PM on June 26, 2011 

Thank you so much Effi for the wonderful prenatal classes! it was very helpful, we loved it!!!! and we will recommend to all our friends!!!




Reply Myrna and Paul Hilliard
02:58 PM on May 19, 2011 

Paul and I enjoyed the prenatal classes with you, Effie.  We both feel more relaxed and prepared for our baby girl due in a few weeks.  Will let you know when she's finally here.

Reply RACHAEL Wall
09:40 PM on May 13, 2011 

thank you Effie for all the helpful tips and advise, your class was well worth it. I would recommend you and time, thanks again effie

Reply Nafilia and Imtiaz
03:48 PM on March 04, 2011 

Effie's private class in our home was beyond informative. Her patience with questions and structure of what she goes through definitely helps one to feel more confident about the whole childbirth and life after with baby process(es).  Well worth it and we thank you Effie!

Reply Tiffiny
11:13 AM on January 27, 2011 

Thanks so much for the informative classes!  My husband and I learned so much and really enjoyed the course!  Nice to have a great and helpful teacher  who answers all your questions, even the embarrassing and silly ones.  I would recommend this class to anyone expecting a new baby!!  


Tiffiny and Hyeonok 

Reply Crystal Jones
11:48 AM on November 01, 2010 

Thank you so much Effie! The classes were so informative...the breathing really helped during labour and I really appreciated knowing the different pain options that were available and possible side effects. :)

 

Crystal & Amber Rose

Reply Taz & Zahir
10:39 PM on September 27, 2010 

My husband and I really enjoyed the New Life Prenatal classes - they were informative and interactive with lots of great info to prepare for childbirth and the weeks after. Effie was a fantastic instructor and offered very useful knowledge. We recommend these sessions for new parents.

Reply Archuthan & Amuthini
09:38 PM on September 25, 2010 

Effie was a great instructor.  We had a private class and it was amazing.  We learn alot from this prenatal class.  We got a baby girl on Sep. 04, 2010.  Informations from this course helped alot during labour and delivery time.

Regards,

Archuthan & Amuthini

Reply Tamara
04:14 PM on August 09, 2010 

What an amazing learning experience!  Effie thank you again for being such a supportive and informative teacher.  I would recommend this to anyone.

Reply Leslie
04:55 PM on July 06, 2010 

We learned a lot from your classes.  We delivered a healthy baby boy on Jun 3rd 2010 at 2:18pm

 

Leslie and Chris

Reply Danielle and Giancalro
08:49 PM on April 23, 2010 

Effie was absolutely amazing!!!! We learned so much from her and she made the whole experience a very pleasant and exciting one.  We have no fears of becoming new parents.  Thank you Effie.  xoxoxo

Reply bandsxbands
06:59 PM on January 30, 2010 

Hey all, I can't count how many times you guys have helped me out! Love the site!!!

Reply Mariya Ljiljanic
09:52 PM on January 04, 2010 
I took this class over a year ago when I was pregnant with my son Anthony. I found it very helpful. I had good time, met new people and gained confidence that helped me to get through last weeks of pregnancy, labour, delivery and first weeks of Anthony's life. I went into labour with NO fear and feeling prepared which is vry important for every mother. Good Bless you Effie
Reply Ryan & Zelinda Scavella
06:22 PM on November 30, 2009 
We really enjoyed our one-one session with Effie. It was very relaxing!! We used some of the techniques she showed us, and believe me, they were effective!!
Reply Alisa and Jeff Yorke
01:12 PM on November 13, 2009 
Yesterday we had our private session with Effie and it was awesome! You took away every fear and anxiety that we had going into birth, and now we are both just ready to go. The information was everything we could need, and the home setting made it so much more comfortable. the personal touch is always best. Thank you!
Reply Jennie & Greg Michaud
07:58 AM on October 27, 2009 
Thank you so much for the wonderful and informative class. I feel much more comfortable about all the aspects of labor, delivery and bringing baby home. We look forward to putting our new skills to use in December.
Reply Laura Bowers
04:01 PM on August 31, 2009 
Thank you Effie for the private session. It was informative and we thank you for working with us and educating us before we welcome our little one!
Reply Jennifer and Michael Chung
08:29 PM on August 30, 2009 
We really enjoyed your class. You have made us more confident in welcoming our new baby girl this October. Thanks again
Reply Fareen & Zahid Karmali
02:38 PM on August 08, 2009 
Thank you for the valuable knowledge you shared during the prenatal classes. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to becoming great parents!
Reply Theresa Szalay and Zac Ward
11:58 AM on July 30, 2009 
Hi Effie, We really enjoyed your classes and wanted to thank you. We learned a lot. Great website you have and very resourcefull. Hope to see you again.
Reply Kirstin Turnbull
09:20 PM on July 07, 2009 
Hello! Wanted to thank you again! Graydon Michael Turnbull was born May 21st, 2009. Your down-to-earth manner and wealth of knowledge was just what we needed to alleviate any anxiety about the upcoming birth. Take Care, Kirstin & Mike
Reply Haseeb Ullah
11:55 PM on June 23, 2009 
Hi Effie, My wife Sidra and I welcomed our baby boy Rehan on June 6, 2009. We enjoyed your class tremendously and highly recommend this to everyone. All the best, Regards, Haseeb, Sidra and Rehan
Reply Nicole Hart
10:33 PM on April 07, 2009 
I just wanted to thank you so much. We learned a lot from your class. You were a wonderful teacher!! Take care
Reply KRISTIN COCHRANE
12:23 PM on March 08, 2009 
Hi there Effie, This message is extremely late, but we just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience. We learned so much.. Shyla was born September 23rd 2008, 3 weeks early, 5lbs 7oz. She has been a wonderful addition to our family, and we cant believe how much time has past. We thoroughly enjoyed your classes, and used so much of the information we got from you. Thanks again Kristin, Nigel and Shyla
Reply Reena and Sumeet
11:11 AM on February 27, 2009 
Hello Effie, We would like to thank you for your wonderful support and sharing your knowledge, experience and tips with us. Although I had a C-section but there was no phobia or fear about it as we knew what to expect if things turn around in a different direction. Baby girl, Saanya, is doing absolutely fine and very proud to be listed as a graduate on your website, her first milestone YEEEEH. She was born on February 12, 2009 at 3.27am with a birth weight of 7.4lbs. Thanks again and keep up the good work for many newcomers. Reena, Sumeet and Saanya
Reply smitha kudva
12:18 PM on January 16, 2009 
hi Effie thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips during the Prenatal class. Your breathing techniques helped me get through the contractions until i reached the hospital. My labor was smooth. Baby Rishabh was born on Dec.26th 2008 at 2:15 am. He was 7 lb 4 oz. THANK YOU once again Smitha, Rajesh and baby Rishabh
Reply Puppet
03:22 PM on January 12, 2009 
Effie, Thank you so much for your advice and tips during the course of our class. My labour went very smoothly, no needles and no complications. Both my partner and I used techniques and knowledge giving during the classes through the labour and after our little one was born. We now have a happy healthy Halloween baby! Thank you, Puppet, Jeremy, and Baby Zyis
Reply Corrie
02:13 PM on November 16, 2008 
Hello Effie, Cory and I would like to say thank you again for all your words of wisdom and all the great education !! My labour was painfull I had that dreadfull back labour we learned about but we stuck it out and had a beautiful content baby boy (as planned)!! Kayleb Carter was born Nov 8th 2008 at 3:27 am, at 7 lbs 6oz. Thank you isn't enough... Cory Corrie and Kayleb
Reply Erik and Sarah Jane Martin
12:04 PM on October 13, 2008 
Hi Effie, Erik and I would like to thank you for your great class in August. My labour was intense and fast but our bundle of joy couldn't have come at a great time. The baby was healthy and definitely a hungry little man. His name is Joshua Reu and was born on Sept. 15/08 at 4:08 pm weighing 6 lb 6 oz. Thank you again for your great class, it has placed me at ease to know that I wasn't alone in this. Erik, Sarah Jane and Joshua Reu
Reply Susan
10:51 PM on October 05, 2008 
Hi Effie, We both wanted to thank you for all information and advice you gave in your prenatal class. It was so much fun and something we looked forward to every Wednesday. My induction was tough, painful and long but your breathing techniques helped me through my contractions and without them I don't think I would have lasted as long as I did. We both are proud first time parents to a beautiful baby girl, who is a champ at breastfeeding. Thank you and take care, Susan, Brandon and baby Aila
Reply Isabelle Picard
03:51 PM on September 30, 2008 
The birth of our daughter Saeko was absolutely beautiful and wonderful! We want to thank you for being part of the process as your private class helped us immensely in our preparation for, and our understanding of childbirth. Also, thank you for the introduction to breastfeeding. Your tips came in very handy in the first few days and now Saeko feeds like a pro!
Reply Christine Marentette
09:46 PM on September 24, 2008 
Hi Effie, Steve and I would like to thank you for all of the information we received during your 4-week class. The techniques you shared for coping with the pain of the contractions were extremely helpful and assisted us in keeping as calm as we could during all of the excitement of labour and delivery. We are all doing very well, and looking forward to the many challenges ahead. Take care, Christine, Stephen & William Marentette
Reply Kathleen and Keith
09:38 PM on September 20, 2008 
Hi Effie, Keith and I would like to thank you for all your wonderful advice during the prenatal class. We both feel like we were very well prepared! Because of your information and resources, we had a wonderful birth -- and I wouldn't have traded in one second of that experience! Thank you! Kathleen and Keith
Reply Joe and JoAnne
09:16 AM on September 16, 2008 
Just wanted to Thank you for the prenatal classes, they were really helpful and informative, especially since this was our first child. These classes are a must for any new parent. Joe and JoAnne
Reply Ram
10:08 PM on September 05, 2008 
Hi Effie, We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for spending the time to teach us everything we needed to know during the last phase of pregnancy. Even though it was a lengthy labour, we had used techniques learned from you to make things a bit easier. Thanks again for everything.
Reply Mellisa Martha Nikolaidis
11:24 AM on July 20, 2008 
MAellisa: Effie, I want to thank you for taking the opportunity to spend some time in teaching your course for my teaching observation preacticum. Your were wonderfull and i learn a lot of instructional strategies from you. I found that the learners engaged in participation and were feeling anxious and excited. Effie you made the course a realy great experience for me and to the other learners. Do not forget that i was there too when i was pregnant with my son and i learned quite alot from you. I thank you again Mellisa (Martha)
Reply Lindsay
12:06 PM on June 08, 2008 
Hi Effie, I just wanted to say that your teachings were great and I am learning day by day as he gets older. Aiden is now 5 months old and he is already 17.5lbs. I have been successful at breast feeding and love everyday as I learn new things about him and being a mother. I also have seen other mothers in the class you taught at the malls. It is a small world when you see other people from your prenatal class walking in the mall with their "new miracles". Just wanted to touch base and let you know that every new parents I know... I do refer them to your classes :) Hope all is well and hope to hear from you soon, Lindsay
Reply Rana and Abdul
06:52 PM on June 03, 2008 
Hi Effie: Anna is two months old now! How quickly the time has passed. I finally had a moment to sit down and I wanted to let you know how helpful your classes were, not only for my labour and birth, but for after Anna was born. On so many occasions the information you gave us has helped. Thank you! :D

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