"Birth is not an emergency–it is simply an emergence."

-Jeannine Parvati Baker

About Me

Hi. 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 8), Sadie (age 5) and Violet (age 1). 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!

Photo Courtesy of Klosterman Photography

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 AAHCC academic requirements in September 2003
• Completed Bradley® Teacher Training in October 2003
• 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 46 births as an assistant coach/doula
• Trained over 120 couples in the Bradley Method®
• Member, Birth Care Network (Currently serving a 2 year term on the Board of Directors; also serving as Membership Coordinator)
• Member, La Leche League International
• Member, DONA International
• Member, ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network)