Meet Sharon
Confidence in Birth was created to support families who want to approach pregnancy, birth, and early parenting with clarity, confidence, and care—without fear-based messaging or rigid rules.
I’m Sharon Curtin-Bottomley, a registered nurse with over four decades of experience supporting families through childbirth education, newborn care, and lactation support. Over the years, I’ve worked with thousands of parents, and one thing has remained constant: families thrive when they feel informed, respected, and supported as individuals.
Sharon Curtin-Bottomley RN, IBCLC, LCCE, Pre and Perinatal Educator
Why I Do This Work
It was the birth of my own children that first sparked my desire to support families during pregnancy and early parenting. Like many expectant parents, I remember feeling nervous about what lay ahead and unsure of my own abilities. Through education, preparation, and support, I experienced how confidence grows—and how deeply birth and early parenting shape individuals, couples, and families.
Today, one of the most meaningful parts of my work is witnessing parents grow into their unique roles and watching families find their footing during a life-changing transition.
My Background
My professional background in nursing allows me to approach pregnancy, birth, and early infancy from both a medical and deeply human perspective.
Throughout my career, I’ve helped parents:
- Prepare for labor and birth
- Understand hospital-based care and common interventions
- Learn to read and respond to their baby’s cues
- Build confidence during the early postpartum period
That clinical foundation allows me to explain what’s happening physiologically, translate medical language, and support families in navigating conversations with providers—without overwhelm or fear.
My Philosophy
Education over instruction. Support over pressure.
I don’t believe in telling parents what they should do. Instead, my work is centered on education, curiosity, and respect. I help families understand their options so they can make informed choices that align with their values, instincts, and unique circumstances.
A core part of my approach is viewing pregnancy, birth, and early parenting from the baby’s perspective—asking what best supports regulation, connection, and healthy development from the very beginning. This baby-centered lens is woven into everything I offer, from childbirth classes to newborn care education to lactation support.
I simply adored Sharon’s energy: warm, wise, and really funny to boot! She had so much to share with us. — Jamie
Training & Credentials
I bring together decades of experience and ongoing education, including training as a registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Lamaze® Certified Childbirth Educator, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, and Certified Prenatal and Perinatal Educator, along with recent training as a Nurture Neuroscience Practitioner.
Who I Serve
Confidence in Birth is based in Lake Balboa, California, serving families throughout the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles communities.