tracy hartley Childbirth Educator in Alhambra, CA
About Tracy
Childbirth educator and birth doula since 1996. My focus is on preparing expectant parents for their hospital births I provide virtual labor support. My book, "700 Babies," is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle version.
Childbirth Educator packages and pricing
30 minute consultation
FREE consultation on Zoom to see if we're a good match! I can answer whatever questions you have about labor and birth. There is a $20 refundable fee to ensure that you'll show up at the Zoom meeting :)
Introductory Meeting
Lots of tips about pregnancy, birth and newborn care. This is the class to help you decide if I am the right doula and educator for you. The $100 fee can be applied to the cost of the entire series of classes if you move forward within 48 hours of this class
Virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes
Approximately six hours of 1-on-1 childbirth preparation to educate you as we get to know each other. Each session reviews tips on how to get the birth you want in a hospital setting, which hospital protocols are necessary, and how, when & why to avoid the unnecessary ones. These classes will prepare you for birth. You won’t need to take any additional childbirth education classes other than Infant CPR. The cost is only $400 if you sign up for these classes within 48 hours of the Introductory Meeting. Otherwise, these classes are $500 for the series.
Unlimited Virtual Labor Support
Call at anytime if you feel scared, stuck, or just need some help understanding what’s happening. No need to track the hours – a doula will be there for you as long as you need. This option also includes a personalized birth plan, helpful suggestions & positions, guaranteed backup doulas, and more. If you’ve taken the Introductory class and all three prenatal classes, this price drops to $1,000.
Unlimited Combo
It’s the best of both worlds – wisdom gained by many years of experience, combined with the energy & enthusiasm of an eager new doula! A newer doula can provide hands-on support, while your highly experienced doula will be available for unlimited virtual support throughout your labor. *If you’ve taken the Introductory class and all three prenatal classes, the price drops to $1,500.
What to expect
I offer childbirth education specifically for hospital birth. Birth can be complicated but birth in a hospital adds another layer to the potential complications. A laboring person may not be able to make good decisions during labor and non-birthing partners may feel lost, confused, and scared. This can make them vulnerable to accepting whatever decisions the hospital staff makes. My classes prepare couples to deal with the hospital policies and procedures so they can understand the process and advocate for themselves to get the birth experience they want. I also provide virtual birth services for the expectant parents with or without a doula's presence at their birth. I work with many newer doulas who can attend the birth in person so couples have the newer doula's enthusiasm and recent training and the benefit of my decades of experience.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Birth Doula Certification DONA (1998)
- Birth Doula Certification DONA (2001)
- Birth Doula Certification DONA (2004)
- Birth Doula Certification DONA (2007)
- Birth Doula Certification DONA (2013)
- Basic Teacher Training - ICEA (1998)
- Birthing From Within (1999)
- Doula Certification - Hands On Center for Midwifery Education (1999)
- Hypnobirth Training and Doula Certification - Leclaire Smart Beginnings (2001)
- HypnoBirthing Training - Mickey Mongan (2001)
- Healing Hypnotherapy - Timothy Trujillo (2002)
- Spinning Babies (2003)
- Pregnancy Massage (2003)
- Hypnotherapy Master Class - Timothy Trujillo (2004)
- Advanced Training Doula and Childbirth Education - Childbirth International (2005)
- Acupressure for Birth (2005)
- Childbirth Educator Training - CAPPA (2006)
- Fetal Life, Birth and Health - Michel Odent (2009)
- Birth Doula Certification DONA (2010)
- Prenatal Testing Education - DONA (2011)
- Spinning Babies (2011)
- Spinning Babies (2012)
- Maternal Mental Health - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (2013)
- Return to Zero Training: Fetal Demise (2016)
- Neuroscience of Birth, Bonding, and Breastfeeding with Dr. Nils Bergman (2018)
Memberships and affiliations
- DASC (Doulas Association of Southern California)
Languages
- English
Specialties
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Service area
Tracy is based in Alhambra, California.