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Our Approach
We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do. Our process is simple, thoughtful, and designed with your experience in mind. We believe great results come from clear steps, open collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose.
At SoCal Doulas, we believe every family deserves to step into birth feeling confident, informed, and supported. Our birth classes are designed to meet you where you’re at—whether it’s your first baby or your fourth—so you can understand what to expect during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Our educators break down the information in a simple, practical, and judgment-free way while helping you explore your options and preferences for your birth experience.
Once you complete our brief intake form, we’ll send you the registration link and class schedule that fits your needs..
Birth & Labor Preparation Classes.
Inside the Birth Class
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Labor & Birth Preparation
Covers:
Stages & phases of labor
What contractions actually do
What to expect at home vs. hospital
Hospital procedures & common interventions
Options for pain management (medicated & unmedicated)
How birth plans & preferences work in real-time
Ideal for: first-time parents, VBAC hopefuls, and anyone wanting to understand the full birth process.
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Comfort Measures & Pain Relief Techniques
Covers:
Breathing techniques for each labor phase
Positions that help progress labor
Counter-pressure, hip squeezes, and hands-on touch
Heat, water, TENS unit, rebozo work, and movement
Partner support tools & communication
How to create a calmer birth environment
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Medical Options & Advocacy
Covers:
Induction methods (when, why & how)
Epidurals & nitrous oxide
Assisted delivery (vacuum, forceps)
Cesarean birth basics & gentle cesarean options
How to communicate with your care team
Informed consent, risks & alternatives
Empowers families to make informed decisions rather than reactive ones.
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Postpartum & Fourth Trimester Planning
Covers:
What immediately happens after birth
Golden hour + skin-to-skin
Newborn procedures
Feeding options (formula, breastfeeding, combo)
Sleep expectations for the newborn period
Emotional and physical recovery after birth
When to call for help & who to call
Helps families prepare for reality, not fantasy.
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Partner Support Training
Covers:
How partners can help reduce pain
What to say (and what not to say)
Roles during induction, labor, & postpartum
Tools for reducing stress & decision fatigue
How to support feeding & recovery after birth
Designed to make partners feel confident and useful, not sidelined.
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Hospital Logistics & What to Expect
Covers:
Admission and check-in
Triage, EFM, and vitals
When to go to the hospital
Understanding handoffs and staffing
What happens in postpartum recovery
This one is extremely valuable for first-time parents.
Childbirth education can now be covered under California’s doula benefit. That means your birth preparation classes may be paid for through Medi-Cal and participating Medi-Cal managed care plans with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
Are Birth Classes Covered by Insurance?
Coverage can include:
• childbirth education
• labor preparation classes
• prenatal doula support
• postpartum doula support
SoCal Doulas currently accepts select plans throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego County. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we’re happy to verify it for you.