Virtual birth support helps expectant parents prepare for a hospital birth with expert guidance, emotional support, and real-time help during labor.
Preparing for a hospital birth involves more than packing a bag and waiting for contractions to start. Hospitals have routines, policies, and decision points that can feel confusing in the moment. Virtual Birth Support helps you understand what to expect, prepare for labor, and have experienced guidance available when questions or decisions arise.
Schedule a free consultation and we can talk about your plans for birth, your concerns about the hospital, and whether this support would be helpful for you.
A free 30-minute virtual meeting to ask questions, explore your options, and find the right level of support for you with no pressure, and no judgment.
There is a $20 fee to hold the space. The $20 will be refunded after we meet.
A 90-minute to 2-hour session covering pregnancy, birth, and newborn care. This first class helps you decide if we’re the right fit and sets the foundation for your birth journey.
You will learn about the Bishop’s Score and avoiding unnecessary inductions.
Once you’ve completed the Introductory Class, we can move on to the complete series. These three (3) additional sessions, about 5 to 6 hours of one-on-one live, virtual childbirth education will educate you on how to have a safe, comfortable birthing experience.
Link to schedule these classes will be sent to you after completion of the Intoductory Class.
After your introductory session, we’ll continue with a complete series of three personalized classes (5–6 hours total). You’ll receive step-by-step childbirth education that prepares you for labor, birth, and postpartum recovery — all from the comfort of your home.
When the big day arrives, your virtual doula is just a message or call away. Get ongoing reassurance and expert guidance through every stage of labor, no matter where you’re located.
There is a flat rate of $1,000 for unlimited virtual labor support after you’ve completed all four childbirth classes. If you have not completed the childbirth classes, there is an additional charge of $500 because you will be unprepared and require much more virtual support to make up for the missed classes. It’s better, and less expensive, to be prepared ahead of time.
Our Best of Both Worlds program combines the skill of an experienced doula with the energy of a newer, specially trained doula. Your hands-on doula will provide in-person care, while a senior doula like tracy hartley offers unlimited virtual guidance during labor.
If you’re not in the greater Los Angeles area, one of our very experienced doulas can work with the local doula of your choice, who can attend the classes with you and your partner.
Our labor support packages include everything you need for a confident, supported birth — whether virtual or in-person.
Free virtual interview to get to know each other and answer your questions. $20 fee will be refunded after the meeting.
Continuous support through labor and birth. Postpartum support also available.
Comfort suggestions and positioning techniques you will need if you don't have an in-person doula.
Hypnotic relaxation for birth. Free hypnosis tracks are available on the Hypnosis page
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding guidance, tips, and support
Phone support during pregnancy. Also available during labor when you sign up for Virtual Birth Support.
Guaranteed backup doulas when you hire someone from B*E*S*T. We cannot guarantee backup for your local doula.
Comprehensive invoice for insurance reimbursement (clients often receive up to 70%). Some of the Best of Both Worlds doulas also accept a variety of insurance carriers.
