Testimonials

Hi Tamara,

Sorry...I am a few weeks late but just wanted to thank you again for a great series of childbirth classes (and CPR class)!! Brian and I thought you really did a great job and found there to be a ton of helpful information, most of this based on your experience and commentary. I can't remember if you are still actively an L&D Nurse at Cornell or if you just focus on Lactation Consulting but we are due in a little over a week and hope to see you there. We will probably need a familiar face by then :)

Thanks again....the class was great and very helpful!

Kristy & Brian Haise 2/22/10

“Ms. Hawkins has a very reassuring balanced approach to birth education. I appreciated her varied experience in hospitals and birthing centers to give a complete view of the options available to me. I would strongly recommend any classes that she teaches. She is a very engaging and entertaining speaker.”
-Geraldine Kilkelly

“Tamara is a first rate instructor of childbirth preparation. She was empathetic, knowledgeable and was able to make light of an event most pregnant women are quite scared about. Tamara was always available for questions and tried her best to reassure all the class participants that the childbirth experience should and would be a positive one despite any unexpected situation that may occur.”
-Kari A.

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Stork and Cradle mixes holistic and integrative ingredients into our class recipes serving multi-sensory and interactive techniques that will inspire you to develop a pain coping mindset and prepare for your journey into parenthood. After taking these classes, you will feel more confident and empowered-ready for your task of motherhood and fatherhood.

Our classes prepare mothers and birth partners to help keep birth as normal as possible, even if medical care and technology are used. Stork and Cradle believes women already know a lot about birth and mothering. Being able to tap into that inner knowing and begin to trust oneself is the foundation to give birth safely and confidently at home, in the hospital, or in a birthing center.

Register now! Have faith in your ability to give birth. Experience self-discovery and creative self-expression, practice pain-coping techniques, join in free-flowing discussions, bond with your baby, and strengthen your relationship. Our classes are right for you!

Classes are led by Tamara Hawkins RN, LCCE, IBCLC, CHHC. Tamara earned her nursing degree at New York University and began a career in obstetrical nursing and perinatal education 11 years ago. She then went on to become certified as a labor support specialist, Lamaze instructor, lactation consultant, and a holistic health counselor certified through the Association of Drugless Practitioners.

Tamara brings her experience working at NYU-Langone Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Elizabeth Seton Childbearing Center, a free standing birthing center, to help women navigate through the maze of holistic options and medical choices to have a empowering birth experience and feel confident taking care of their babies.

Tamara is also a mother and a student. She is currently studying to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and will dedicate her practice to helping breastfeeding mothers overcome rare and common feeding challenges.