Be Prepared for Your Hospital Birth

Don’t be at the mercy of the hospital’s plan – take charge of your birthing experience with our Childbirth Classes for Hospital Births.

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“Tracy was an excellent teacher – patient and always available when I needed guidance… we were confident and prepared”

Abigail H.

How It Works

Empowerment

Our childbirth classes are designed to prepare and empower you to make informed decisions about your birth. You will learn about your options and how to advocate for your preferences during your hospital birth.

Risk Reduction

By understanding your options, you can reduce the risk of agreeing to unnecessary interventions that may be harmful to you and your baby. Our classes provide you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complex and complicated hospital birth process.

 

Comprehensive Education

Our classes cover a wide range of topics, from birth plan creation to breastfeeding. You will be fully prepared for your hospital birth and equipped to understand and handle any unexpected situations.
Don’t think you need this class? Think your hospital childbirth class has prepared you? Get the FREE x5 birth plan template and see what they might have missed.

What Clients Say

Preparing for my first child, I went to Tracy's childbirth class and received the most caring, attentive, comforting, and reassuring guidance I could imagine. Tracy's reputation as the best doula around preceded her, so I knew I was in good hands. But I left the class feeling more confident and prepared than I would've thought possible in a one-day program. She covered everything from preparing for the birth to breastfeeding, diapering, and soothing my little newborn. I can't recommend her highly enough!!
Katherine G.
We really benefited from Tracy's in home prenatal classes too, she offered much more insightful information than the standard videos and classes presented by our health care provider. Tracy shows you and goes over in detail some of the tools and terminology that can be used during delivery, something I feel everyone should be privy to before entering the delivery room. Tracy equips you with the knowledge and know how, so you are somewhat prepared (well as prepared as you can be) and know what to expect on the day. I wouldn't have known what needed to be included in a birth plan or even how to write one if it wasn't for Tracy.
Sheena M.

Cost For Classes and Support

Introductory Class

From diapers to breastfeeding and how to take control of your birth.

  • Overview of what you can expect
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$100

Childbirth Series

Everything you need to know to have a safer and more empowered hospital birth.

  • Complete Hospital Birth Preparation
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$500

Virtual Birth Support

Available after you have taken the Introductory Class and Childbirth Series.

  • In your pocket when you're in labor
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$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Investing in your knowledge and confidence for your hospital birth is invaluable. By being well-prepared, you can reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions and have a safer, more positive and healthier birth experience for you and your baby and cost you time and money after the birth.

While a birth plan is important, having FIVE births plans will ensure that each person involved will have the appropriate information. Understanding your options and being prepared to advocate for your preferences is equally crucial. Our classes will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the hospital birth process.

Our job is to provide you with the best information about the risks and side effects of the epidural and to support whatever decision you make. We are not the epidural police — we want you to do what you need to do to have the birth that is right for you, whether or not that includes pain medication.

Many clients have been reimbursed up to 70% of the fee paid for doula services. We will provide an invoice which you can submit to your insurance company after your birth along with tips on how to work with the insurance company.

During your pregnancy, I am always available for telephone and/or e-mail support. I am available to answer questions after your birth, but I’m not a postpartum doula and will refer you to someone more qualified to help with newborn care if I don’t have the answers you need.

Classes are virtual. I do provide in-person classes if you live in the Los Angeles area, but there is a travel fee for in-person visits.

Get a free copy of the x5 birth plan template today!

Dear expecting parents, I understand the challenges and uncertainties that come with hospital births. That's why I created these childbirth classes and the x5 birth plan strategy to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your birth. By joining our classes, you are taking an important step towards a positive birth experience. I can't wait to support you on this journey. Best, tracy hartley

Get a free copy of the x5 birth plan template today!

Dear expecting parents,
I understand the challenges and uncertainties that come with hospital births. That's why I created these childbirth classes and the x5 birth plan strategy to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your birth. By joining our classes, you are taking an important step towards a positive birth experience. I can't wait to support you on this journey.

Best,
tracy hartley