Cervix Whisperer

As a first time mom I was nervous and did not know what to expect. Patty is an amazing woman, not only is her class informative but also entertaining! She is sweet and funny! I felt so much better when the time came, her breathing exercises helped so much .
I meant to post this review last year… it is overdue and I highly recommend her! She also called me here and then to check up on us… not anybody does that! She loves what she does and is very caring!

Patty, THE Cervix Whisperer, teaches a great prenatal fitness class which is held at the Reading Bug in San Carlos. I only wish that the class was offered more than twice/​week!
I think it’s just the right intensity level, especially during the 3^rd trimester. I feel like I’m getting a decent workout, but I’ve also never walked out with any soreness or aching. I always feel better when I walk out of class. Highly recommended for pregnant ladies!
You can try a drop-​in class for $ 18, and I think it’s $ 80 per month if you plan on going regularly.

This review is for child birth class.
Patty’s child birth class is full of energy information and fun. I am glad I took her classes because she not only concentrates on educating about the birthing but also gives lots of importance to our spouses/​partners. This kind of eased my husband what to expect in the delivery room. She also gives educational DVDs on delivery to watch which is really very useful. Overall at the end of her two classes you will have all the information.

I took Patty’s prenatal fitness classes at Reading Bug San Carlos. I did not miss a class until my birth. I especially enjoyed the weight exercises. It was a fun class where you work out while chatting about pregnancy related topics and concerns. You can learn about good sites, products and enjoy some samples. You can make great friends in the class. She is very knowledgeable, helpful, lovely, fun and caring. I did not take her labor class since it was my second child, which I regret later, since every birth experience is different. But when I called her a day before my scheduled labor she gave me great recommendations and It was a relief. She is very responsive to texts, e-​mails and phone calls. I loved the card she sent tome after my birth. I wish I have taken her labor class, too. I am jealous of the mamas who had her as a Doula, how lucky they are.
I am glad my friend recommended this class to me, even though I was not considering to take a prenatal fitness class. I proudly recommend this class to my pregnant friends. I miss this class most and it was the best thing I did during my pregnancy.
If she ever has a postnatal fitness class, I would love to attend.
I can not write enough good words for Patty.
Thanks Patty, I miss you and love the photo:)

Taking Patty’s class was the highlight of the entire pregnancy for me as a dad.
She is very caring, thoughtful, funny, considerate, non-​judgmental, and extremely passionate about her job. She has great people skills, she’s an excellent listener, and speaks very clearly.
I like to say that she makes labor and delivery very exciting and something you can look forward to experiencing. It reminds me of what comedy traffic school would be like.
One example for why I like Patty so much is when she assigned us to watch a DVD of different deliveries. When she passed out the DVD’s she included a bag of microwavable popcorn that was tied to the DVD with a rubber band. So my wife and I spent one night the following week watching different women give birth to kids while eating popcorn!

My husband and I took Patty’s birthing class and boy is she amazing!
She is extremely knowledgeable about the labor process and her fabulous demeanor makes the class fun and entertaining.
I want a natural birth, but her class isn’t just for moms who want that too. She gives great advice on when to get an epidural or other pain medication. She isn’t judgmental and just wants you to have the best birth experience you can have.
I would HIGHLY recommend her class. She is fabulous at answering all your questions and makes you feel right at home.
Worth every penny! Thank you, Patty!

Patty is immensely experienced in this field, and we appreciated her positive approach. Classes were fun and time passed quickly. She has a manner that puts you at ease (helpful for anxious new soon to be parents). Authentic and responsive to questions.

It was the only class I had fun. She knows a lot. I strongly reccomend her. If only I knew her before so that she could have been my doula. She is so interested in her moms and dads. Everything was perfect with her!!!

The other reviews tell really well what the class consists of, and it’s true — Patty doesn’t just teach, she also follows up and checks up on everyone in her to class to see how they’re doing. She is a great and wonderful teacher and she really knows her topic. We found her class super helpful, as well as the numerous handouts, product trials, and coupons that she gives out in the class. Most importantly — EVERYTHING Patty recommends we actually used. The «what to take to hospital» list, relaxation and pain management techniques, the post-​partum advice, just EVERYTHING that Patty recommended and taught in class was useful, handy, and good advice. I’m really glad we took this class and not the one at our hospital and I recommend her to any new mom!
I also really liked that she gave us a DVD of live birth videos to take home and watch at our own pace. Honestly, I didn’t watch it because I felt that there is such a thing as «too much information,» but the fact that you have a choice and the option to review it in the privacy of your home is great.

Patty’s class was excellent. I am not an evening person, particularly pregnant! But her class was packed with great information and it was very entertaining for me and my husband. She made us all feel very comfortable during the class, we were able to ask all kinds of question. She provided great handouts. She has made me feel supported even after her class was over and before and after my delivery. I would truly recommend her to any new mom and dads. She is fantastic!

Patty’s class was absolutely amazing. As a father-​to-​be, these classes tend to be a little intimidating. Not Patty’s class. She provides education, humor, and a relaxed environment. She answers any and all questions honestly and provides a great learning environment. Her personality had a calming effect on my wife who was nervous for her first labor. Patty went way above and beyond, staying in touch with us before and after the birth of our daughter and continues to check in with us (our daughter is 7 weeks old). We highly recommend taking Patty’s class. She is awesome and we love her. Thanks Patty!
Steve and Amanda

I love her prenatal yoga class at the reading bug. She is so helpful with anything you need, whether it is a question about how to make labor easier or a back pain. The classes are a mix of yoga/​pilates/​aerobics and you feel it the next day, though not too bad since we are preggers. She cares about her clients. I can’t wait to take her prenatal classes.

Thank you Patty, you have put a lot of our worries and questions to rest. We received great advice, facts, and resources from you, making the process of what to expect during labor and delivery less stressful, yet more empowering and fun. I am very happy we took your lamaze class and got to meet you, you have great energy, and your knowledge is very comprehensive.
If we decide on baby # 2 later down the road, we are definitely going to retake your class.
Wishing you all the best,
Jason and Ruth Radcliffe

My husband and I recently took Pattys birthing class and we are so glad we did! We were referred to her by a couple we knew and they highly recommended her to us. She’s so funny and really knowledgeable. She’s been in the baby biz for quite a while (30+ years?) so she’s just full of information and hilarious stories! We learned a lot and now feel as prepared as we can be. Pattys also really good about calling to check in and to see if we have any questions. She even said we could call her anytime! Her memory is amazing so you can be sure she will remember who you are. Take her class!

I feel very lucky to know Patty in the middle of my pregnancy. I just moved to the area and did not have any local friends when I got pregnant. I was quite nervous and not sure if I could handle it. Then one day I happened to hear Patty’s prenatal class from one of her former students from the prenatal class. I decided to check it out in San Carlos. It has been such a great experience for me since then. Patty’s positive attitude and knowledge about the pregnancy really eased my anxiety to a large extent. She always asks how everyone is doing and if there is any question. I feel much better every time I finish her class.
I also took her childbirth class with my husband. We really enjoyed the class. Two sessions went really fast and we learned a lot from the class. Her handouts are extremely helpful. I highly recommend it!

Patty is truly ONE-​OF-​A-​KIND! My husband and I were so nervous about our first birth and Patty’s sense of humor and genuine care for pretty much everyone made it a wonderful experience for us! She followed up with us afterwards to make sure we were all doing okay (baby and all). Her material was excellent and up-​to-​date and we received lots of free goodies! I will be going back to her again!

All I can say is that I LOVE PATTY! Hubby and I took her birthing class and it was fantastic. We laughed the entire time yet learned soo much. She’s very personable and will check in on your frequently. I’m soo happy we decided to take this class that was recommended by our doc.
This week I took her prenatal fitness class and I was surprised at how good it was! I’ve been doing an early morning bootcamp but now at 8 months I’m slowing down and it’s become too much yet I need a workout. Patty’s class is exactly what I need.

Patty is an amazing person and teacher. I am honored to now also call her a friend! My husband and I took her birth class, and I also took her prenatal fitness class. I had a pretty rough pregnancy, with a lot of back pain. Patty was an encouraging and supportive person through that time. Her class was super informative, and fun. Yes, fun. Once you hear her joyful laugh and listen to her stories and expertise you will understand why.
Patty truly cares about every single one of her students. She can connect with anyone and really wants to help you feel comfortable and educated going into your labor. Additionally, she checks up on you after you have your baby.
I will be honest, I was not a fan of being pregnant. But going to Patty’s prenatal classes and then also her childbirth class helped ease my anxiety about giving birth.
I can’t say enough good things about her. She is just one of those rare people who you feel grateful to know.

Patty’s class was the best decision I ever made in my entire pregnancy. Her class is AMAZING (and so is Patty). Patty is 1 in a billion. She makes her class so fun (yes, childbirth class can be fun). Not only did I learn everything I needed to be fully prepared for labor, but I had an invaluable resource available to me even after the class. Patty checks in on you in between classes to see if you have any questions, and she continues to check in on you, weeks after you’ve given birth! We most have called Patty 100 times the week that I went into labor. I don’t think I could have stayed sane without her. I’m not quite sure how anyone gives birth without her, she was that important to me.
On top of that, her Prenatal fitness classes are fantastic and will definitely help you be in your best shape for labor. I’ve also met so many great moms-​to-​be through Patty’s classes. I don’t think I would have had these kinds of relationships from any other class (both childbirth and fitness).
To sum it up, my family adores Patty. Would it be weird to say I can’t wait to be pregnant again just so I can take her classes?

I am SO, SO glad I decided to skip the hospital birthing class and went with Patty. The other reviewers said it so well — Patty is not only super informative, but very entertaining and makes this daunting (and sometimes scary!) topic for moms and dads-​to-​be really approachable and fun.
She somehow has everyone’s name memorized and even calls to check in to see how we’re doing with the baby. For the price you pay in a birthing class, she does that and much more. She also provides so many resources and her experience with child birth and in the birthing community shows — she has witnessed over 1000 births. Plus, I love how she addresses the dads in the room — they often are overlooked and she makes sure that everyone has their questions and concerns addressed. I can’t recommend her enough.
By the way, she is super responsive to email and voicemail as well, so if you have any questions, shoot her an email or call her! She knows her stuff!