“I had a wonderful, all natural birth…”

January 8, 2016 // by Katie Griffin

“I have already told my midwife (Intown Midwifery) about the great experience in the class. I had a wonderful, all natural birth, spending the last 3 hours in the tub. My son (over 9lbs) was born in the water. I will be sure to pass your contact info to any pregnant friends as well!” Stacey O.

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About Katie Griffin

Katie Griffin, Founder of Kopa Birth,® is a Registered Nurse, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, and mom of 7. Using her nursing background and 14+ years of experience teaching birthing classes, Katie has become an expert in the field of natural hospital birth. Kopabirth.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and observation, and all posts are current and evidence-based. Katie is also the instructor for the KOPA® PREPARED online childbirth course and offers online coaching for pregnancy and natural birth.

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