Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

It’s completely normal to feel both excited and a little bit nervous about your upcoming birth, whether it’s your first baby or you’re looking for a different experience this time around. Hypnobirthing helps ease those fears by giving you a clear understanding of what your body is doing in labor, and simple tools to work with it. This understanding can build trust in your ability to birth your baby and can make the whole experience feel more comfortable, calmer, and less overwhelming.

This is a 4-week series, with each class lasting 2.5 hours. You can join in-person in Simi Valley, CA in a small group of up to 3 couples, or live on Zoom. Private 1:1 sessions are also available.

Why Hypnobirthing Helps

  • Natural comfort, with no medications or side effects

  • Helps reduce fear and stress around birth

  • Encourages relaxation, making labor feel more manageable

  • Keeps you awake, aware, and in the moment

  • Can support a smoother recovery and postpartum experience

  • Strengthens connection with your birth partner

  • Deepens your bond with your baby before birth

What You’ll Learn

In class, you’ll learn practical tools like:

  • Breathing and relaxation techniques

  • Comfort measures and birth positions

  • Positive birth language and affirmations

  • Mindset skills for staying calm and confident

  • Partner support and advocacy

We practice everything together so it feels natural when labor begins. These are life skills you can carry with you into parenthood and anytime stress shows up.

For Your Partner Too

The Hypnobirthing tools and techniques will benefit both of you. You’re in this together. Your partner will learn how to comfort, encourage, and advocate for you, and they’ll leave class feeling confident and ready with real tools to support you during pregnancy, labor, and beyond.

What’s Included:

  • 4 interactive, engaging classes (2.5 hours each)

  • Two seats reserved (for you + your partner)

  • Hypnobirthing workbook and resources

  • Breathing and relaxation techniques

  • Hands-on comfort measures and labor positions

  • Positive birth stories and videos in class

  • Guidance and practice for birth partners

  • Scripts for your partner to use during pregnancy and labor

  • Guided relaxation recordings for home practice

  • Weekly follow-up emails after each class with what to focus on

  • Text and call support throughout your pregnancy

What Makes These Classes Different

These aren’t your typical childbirth classes. I’ve designed them to be interactive, engaging, and even fun. You’ll laugh, learn, relax, and have real conversations in a supportive space that encourages and uplifts you.

Because birth prep doesn’t have to feel stiff or overwhelming.

About Marlene

Hi, I’m Marlene Budde, a certified Hypnobirthing educator with over four years of experience supporting families through this method. I’ve experienced firsthand how Hypnobirthing can change the way you feel going into labor and make birth a more positive, more comfortable experience. Now I teach it to families so they too can feel supported, prepared, and confident as they get ready to meet their babies.

Select Your Class

In-Person

$495

Live on Zoom

$495

Private 1:1

$595

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s a complete childbirth class that combines evidence-based education with practical tools. The focus is on releasing fear, building confidence, and preparing both your mind and body so birth feels more manageable and positive.

  • Most families join between 20–30 weeks, but you can start earlier or later. The tools are helpful at any point in pregnancy.

  • Absolutely. Partners are encouraged to join. They’ll learn how birth works and how to support you in pregnancy and labor, so they feel ready and involved too.

  • Definitely. These tools can be even more important in a hospital setting, where things can feel busy or routine. They’ll help you stay calm, make informed decisions, and work with your care team.

  • Not at all. Hypnobirthing is for every kind of birth. The tools you’ll learn can be used with an epidural, with medical support, or in any setting — at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital.

  • In-person classes are held in my cozy home studio in Simi Valley, CA. If you’re not local, you can join live online through Zoom.

Ready to Join?

I’d love to see you in class. Book your spot today, or work with me 1:1 if that feels like the right fit.