Empower Your Natural Birth: Meet Tacoma’s Master-Level Bradley Expert

Paige Carness, B.S., M.S., AAHCC.

Empower Your Natural Birth: Meet Tacoma’s Master-Level Bradley Expert

Meet Paige Carness | Master-Level Bradley Method® Instructor in Tacoma, WA

Welcome! I’m Paige Carness (B.S., M.S., AAHCC)—a certified Bradley Method® childbirth educator and birth advocate. With over 12 years of experience guiding growing families across the United States, my mission is to equip you and your birth partner with the evidence-based tools, physical techniques, and confidence needed to achieve an empowering natural birth—whether in a hospital, birth center, or at home.

A Science-Backed Approach to Childbirth Education

My path to childbirth education is rooted in rigorous science. Holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Biology, I spent years conducting high-containment laboratory research before transitioning into health advocacy. There, I worked directly to improve workplace safety policies for pregnant and nursing mothers.

This deep analytical background allows me to bridge the gap between clinical research and practical, intuitive birth preparation. I help parents understand the physiological processes of labor so they can navigate medical systems, communicate effectively with care providers, and make informed choices with complete clarity.

Comprehensive Support for Every Birth Journey

Over the past decade, I have prepared hundreds of couples and attended a wide range of birthing environments. My experience includes:

  • Hospital, Birth Center & Home Births: Tailoring relaxation, breathing, and physical support strategies to any setting.
  • VBAC & VBA2C Preparation: Providing specialized guidance and encouragement for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.
  • Partner-Coached Support: Training birth partners to become active, capable, and knowledgeable birth coaches.

Now based in Tacoma, Washington, alongside my husband and four children, I am proud to bring master-level childbirth education to families throughout Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound area.

What are the Bradley Method® Tacoma birth classes offered?

The Bradley Method® is a 12-week partner-coached natural childbirth curriculum. It focuses on deep relaxation, abdominal breathing, nutrition, exercise, and active partner involvement to prepare couples for an unmedicated birth.

Where are Bradley Method® birth classes offered in Tacoma/Seattle, WA?

Paige Carness teaches certified Bradley Method® childbirth classes in Tacoma, WA, serving parents in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, and surrounding Pierce County areas.

How does a science background improve childbirth education?

A background in biological sciences ensures that class materials are grounded in current, peer-reviewed evidence. It helps parents distinguish between routine medical interventions and necessary care.

Let’s Do This!

Training 

Evidence Based Birth Professional Member

Introduction to Midwifery Assisting Course – Fly True Midwifery Ashley Jones, LM, CPM

Advanced Breastfeeding Techniques and Support – Genny Stiller, PNP, IBCLC

New Born Parenting and Nursing – Genny Stiller, PNP, IBCLC

ICAN Member

ICAN Chapter Leader  2013-2015

La Leche Leader 2016-2017

Bradley Method Teacher Training

Masters of Science in Biology,  Thesis:  Epidemiology of West Nile Virus in East Texas

Bachelors of Science in Biology

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ICAN International Cesarean Awareness Network Member