GUiDiNG YOU AND YOUR BiRTH PARTNER TOWARD A POSiTiVE BiRTH
WHO WE ARE
Our BirthRoom was created by and for parents looking to have a safe, satisfying, and empowering birth experience. We empower mothers and their birth partners to make informed decisions and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions and complications during childbirth.
CHiLDBiRTH EDUCATiON
BiRTH PARTNER TRAiNiNG
GROUP SESSiONS
THAT FEELING YOU’RE FEELiNG? WE’VE BEEN THERE.
Imagine you’re 32 weeks pregnant and just finished touring the hospital where you plan to give birth. You walked in excited and curious, only to leave feeling uneasy and anxious. By the time you get home, you can’t get over the higher risk you might be taking by choosing a hospital birth—the higher likelihood of induction, unnecessary intervention, and c-section. So, you get home and begin researching alternative ways to have your baby.
That was me during my first pregnancy.
I knew the health gap for Black moms was real—inadequate prenatal care, higher rates of c-section, preterm labor, and low birth weight. My husband, Stephen, a Family Medicine resident at the time, saw these inequities firsthand. But I wondered—was I strong enough for a natural birth? And how would I handle people thinking I was crazy for considering it outside of a hospital?
TRUSTING MY BODY AND TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH LED US TO FOUR NATURAL BIRTHS AND ALLOWED US TO HELP OTHER COUPLES HAVE DEEPLY SATISFYING AND POSITIVE BIRTHS OF THEIR OWN.
iT’S YOUR PREGNANCY. OF COURSE iT’S OKAY TO LOOK FOR DiFFERENT OPTiONS.
As a Physician Associate, I’d witnessed hospital deliveries, from successful births to difficult c-sections and severe vaginal tears. I knew I wanted to try something different.
After researching countless birthing methods, I found Dr. Robert Bradley’s natural childbirth approach, and the statistics spoke for themselves. Stephen and I were personally instructed by Susan McCutcheon, a direct student of Dr. Bradley and author of Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way.
Educating ourselves about normal physiologic childbirth changed our lives. We combined our medical backgrounds and personal birth journeys to create Our BirthRoom, helping others achieve empowering, safe and positive birth experiences.
Our BirthRoom is a testament to the passion that blossomed from our transformative encounters with natural birth and continues to thrive through our cherished students.
To date, all our students have healthy birth weights at full term and we’ve seen only one case of preeclampsia. Our students also achieve cesarean rates far below the national average.
Educating ourselves and believing in the natural process remains our best decision.
Four natural childbirths, four healthy children.
The natural process was our best decision, and we find true joy in helping families through their childbearing journeys.
ARE YOU READY TO HAVE THE BIRTH OF YOUR DREAMS?
MEET YOUR TEAM
Experienced and Compassionate Professionals Dedicated to You and Your Birth Partner
JACKAI YIP PA-C, MPH
FOUNDER AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR
With over 10 years in family medicine and four natural births of her own, Jackai understands firsthand the journey you're on and the importance of making informed decisions every step of the way. Jackai brings a wealth of knowledge to guide you toward a healthy, joyous birth. As a passionate advocate for informed decision-making, she empowers parents to reduce interventions and complications, ensuring a positive birth experience.
STEPHEN YIP, DO
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR AND BIRTH COACH TRAINER
Stephen is a dedicated Family Medicine Physician committed to supporting families through every stage of life. With extensive experience as a childbirth educator and labor support partner—including guiding his wife through the natural births of their four children—he is passionate about empowering partners to be active, supportive advocates during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.