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My name is Nicole Zirnheld Aldridge and this is my family!

My husband Michael and I have been married since 1996. We have three "Bradley Babies" – Jonah (age 9), Sadie (age 6) and Violet (age 2).

When I was pregnant with my son, Michael and I took Bradley® classes to prepare for a natural childbirth. It was exactly what we were looking for.

After I gave birth to my first daughter three years later, I began to think about becoming a Bradley® teacher. And now, here I am! I have been teaching since November of 2003 and have loved every minute of it!

I believe that birth is a natural and normal event and that most women have the inner power and strength to give birth to their babies without drugs and interventions – especially with the proper knowledge and support.

I am very excited to be doing something that I am so passionate about and truly believe in. It is extremely rewarding to be a part of the miracle of bringing a new life into the world and to help other couples achieve a safe and joyful birth! I would love to help you have the safest and most rewarding birth experience possible.

Credentials

• BA, Western Kentucky University 1995
• Completed Bradley® Teacher Training and earned Provisional Affiliate status in October 2003
• Began student teaching in November 2003
• Received AAHCC Certification in May 2004
• Trained as a Birth Doula with DONA in March 2005
• Recieved DONA Doula Certification in July 2005
• Attended 59 births as a doula
• Trained over 150 couples in the Bradley Method®
• Birth Care Network, Board of Director Member since 2004
• Member, DONA International