childbirth education

I have struggled with my desire to work with pregnant women for some time now. I want to make a difference in their lives by providing the knowledge and education that i got while pregnant that led me down a particular path and helped mold the type of parent I would be. I really feel like the best place to reach a woman and educator her about so many issues is at the childbirth education level. I can help them prepare not only for the birth of their child but I can also be there to educate them about their birth options, breastfeeding, circumcision, vaccinations, natural remedies, natural family planning, homeschooling and many other areas. My struggle has always been what program to go through. When I was pregnant I went through the Bradley method class. I like this method because of it's emphasis on nutrition, kegels and the fact that itis more well known-more widely supported and provides referals(automatic advertising). I have't been leaning in this direction because I am not sure that I want to commit to teaching 12 weeks. I don't know that I believe in their relaxation techniques all though I do think first time moms need something to old on to. I am really leaning toward two different programs. one is decidedly Christian from Apple Tree Family ministries. i like the idea of providing a Christian childbirth class. My biggest problem is that their ideaology comes from a book by Helen Wessel that I have yet to read. If their ideology teaches that women are lacking faith if they experience pain in labor I will NOT be going in that direction. I do not believe in such teachings AT ALL! The second one is from ALACE. I like the fact that it is only 7 weeks long, that it is only about $750 and that it was created by a midwife. I also like the fact that i don't have to travel to any seminarsor classes in order to teach it.The other two program require that i attend their seminars. I have gone over and over and over my feelings on the subject and have yet to come to any conclusions. I want to start working on something but I don't know what. The Apple Tree Family minsitry is revising their program so I guess I will buy their book and start reading it to see if i agree with their ideas. I wish I had better input on the subject or knew which one suited me best. Perhaps some clarity will come soon. I feel like I need to really focus on some personal learning right now. Hopefully something will come to me soon.