I can not say enough great things about the hynpobirthing class with Care Messer. My partner and I are first time parents and did not know the first thing about the labor and delivery process. We were very unsure about everything and looking for direction. In class we learned about what the different labor and delivery options are, what to expect from hospitals, and different techniques to use during labor. We now feel we have the tools to better understand the whole process and make the decisions that are right for us and our family. The class addressed all of my questions and I feel like the information was presented in a very unbiased way, not to mention Care is super funny and the time in class flys by! I would recommend this class to all of my friends and family. read more

If you are pregnant, book your class asap! I can't rave enough about their approach to preparing for birth. My husband had two kids from a previous relationship, but still was able to learn things he hadn't been present for with them. It improved our communication surrounding my pregnancy and birth, even when it took a different turn. We'd made it through four of the five classes when my son decided to he needed to get out at 30 weeks. I had so many tools in my toolbox that I felt prepared, even during the scary prospects of having preeclampsia and a NICU baby. I'm so grateful for Care and her entire team. Such a blessing!!!! read more

My partner and I took this class when we were in our 2nd trimester and I cannot recommend it enough! Care, the instructor, was absolutely incredible and her teaching style worked best for us. She is so funny, honest and relatable. She never sugar coats anything, but I always left class feeling more excited for my birth experience as well as less afraid. By the end of the class series, I felt completely confident to go through labor and birth with my first child and my partner and I have never been more connected emotionally, spiritually or physically. If I could take her class again just for fun, I would. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

WE LOVEEEE CARE!!!! Shes the best instrusctor ever!! Makes the classes fun and easy to understand and packed with information!! Couldnt recommend her more! read more

My husband and I took this class in our third trimester and just gave birth last week. Without a doubt we can say that our birthing experience would not have been what it was without this class and more importantly, Care, who delivered the material in a way that made such a huge impact. When we first heard about the class we were unsure about whether it was necessary to do such a long course and whether we were bought into the idea of hypno birthing. I can honestly say that taking this course was the best thing we could have ever done for ourselves and our baby and I am so grateful for not only our instructor, Care, but also the other amazing couples who went through this journey with us. We had the exact birthing experience that we had hoped for (and more) and have an entirely changed perspective on the birthing process. Truly could not recommend this more! read more

If you are considering taking this class, just do it! You won't regret it. Reflecting on our time with Care, I can truly say that my husband and I are extremely grateful for the opportunity to learn from her. Not only did Care provided us important medical knowledge, but she opened up the line of communicate so my husband and I can address our needs and fears with each other. My husband and I feel much more confident in ourselves and each other as we rapidly approach the birth of our son. Most importantly, I feel significantly more confident to advocate for mine and baby's needs; which I started practicing more at my appointments! Thank you Care for sharing your wisdom with us every week! It is greatly appreciated. read more

Care is the absolute best! My husband and I participated in this hypnobirthing class during my second pregnancy and we learned so much more than we did not having taken it during my first pregnancy. I feel excited and more empowered for my second birth. Care is so amazing, funny, responsive, informative, and overall wonderful. We can't recommend the classes enough! read more

Highly recommend taking the HypnoBirthing Class!! And if you can sign up for the class taught by Care Messenger!!! This class transformed my thoughts about pregnancy, birth & parenthood and Care is remarkable! We are planning for our 2nd baby & my husband asked if we could take the class again. Yes really. Care is funny, playful & deeply vulnerable which allows you to open up and remember your innate strength, power & confidence in a way that doesn't happen often in life. Plus the class is filled with videos, exercises & other pregnant women/couples which is all highly valuable. read more

What can I even say about Care! My husband and I just completed her 5-week hypnobirthing class and could not recommend it more. Not only is Care amazing, funny, fiery, and a wealth of knowledge but she gives you the information you need to make a choice that is best for YOU and your family. She never judges or pushes you to go in a direction you don't want to or try to convince you otherwise she simply educates you on all the options you have to make sure your birth experience is exactly how you want it. If you are looking for a birth class to feel educated and more prepared for birth this is the one! We came into this class like I assume most do nervous, scared, and even intimidated by the thought of labor and birth, and coming out of it we feel empowered, ready, and even excited for what is to come. Thank you Care for all you do and all the love you put into it. So glad we got to know you and have you be a part of this journey to meeting our son. read more

Definitely a must do for expecting parents. Care is by far the most amazing teacher, human, and guardian. She truly cares about you and your family. The pre classes alone put us light years ahead of being prepared and knowledgeable in what is to come. Not to mention the class (even through zoom) was fun and we met really great other couples and had a lot of fun. We can not recommend this class enough. Thank you Care. You're incredible. read more

I'm so glad we found this Hypnobirthing class. This class has helped me mentally prepare for the natural birth that I'm planning on having, but also helped me prepare for a hospital birth if the need arises. Regardless of your birth plan, this class will educate you on your options and help you feel confident and prepared going into childbirth. We took Care's class and we have only good things to say about her. Plus she's hilarious and makes the class fun. My husband loved the class too and is thanking me for signing us up! read more

"Uhhh Hypnobirthing? That sounds too crunchy for me". That's what I said to my doula when she suggested I took those classes to help cope with my fear of childbirth. I was not one of those women that knew she wanted to go au naturale when she delivers her baby. I was the opposite! So prior to even signing up for the class, I researched what Hypnobirthing was all about. I learned a few things before attending my first class and actually started playing with the idea of POSSIBLY doing an unmedicated birth, after all, women in the past were able to do it! Debbe taught our 5 week class and it was worth it's weight in gold! Not only were we taught the different coping interventions but we were reassured that the pain during labor is manageable. We also learned little tidbits like making sure to drink red raspberry leaf tea and eating dates to help with uterine muscle tone. It was a fun and entertaining class, by the end of the 5 weeks, I was confident in being able to deliver my baby without meds... And I did! Thanks to Debbe, my Hypnobirthing class, and my awesome Doula, we had an amazing birth experience! I am a first time mom who labored for only about 4 hours from the start of my first noticeable surge to the time my son was on my chest. I highly recommend this course, and yes, even though the name sounds very hippy-ish, it's actually very straightforward and backed by research! It worked for me who had no plans on having an unmedicated birth, it will definitely work for anyone! read more

San Diego HypnoBirthing is a wonderful place. I am so happy I found it with my second pregnancy. Care is amazing and so helpful. I strongly suggest the comfort measures class and restore and relax. Care also made such wonderful recommendations for my doula whom I love! It really is a one stop shop for all your birthing needs! read more

I would highly recommend Care and the HypnoBirthing class. She is an incredible teacher. Through the process of taking the class, my wife and I were given the tools that we will need for birth. Care teaches the class with a mix of humor and facts. I left feeling empowered and it has helped shift my overall thinking about the way I lead my life. This is WAY more than just a class about birth. It is a way to think about living and handling challenging situations in life with humor, grace and being present. Care's honesty and the practical tools are so helpful! I hope to have Care in our lives for a long time! I loved learning from her and would recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn more about the magical experience of birth! read more

We took Hypnobirthing Class with Amy, and it was AMAZING! Recommended by my doula, it was everything we needed. My husband also thoroughly enjoyed it, and it brought us even closer together in the pregnancy journey. Thank you! read more

My husband and I were on the fence about "Hypno"birthing, but I now feel more empowered than ever, and ready to face birth with joy and excitement rather than fear and anxiety. My husband also appreciated the information we gleaned from the course, and we are so happy to have signed up after our initial hesitance! Best decision we have made this entire pregnancy. Thanks to Amy and the entire BEC!! Class was fun and very informative!! read more

Fathers, mothers, birth support specialists: this HYPNOBIRTHING is the class for you. In five classes, you'll reframe the birth experience, take fear out of the birth equation, and learn techniques that will empower you (mom and birth partner) through the birthing process. That sounds like a commercial or a tagline or a really long bumper sticker, but it's all true. The name of the course (HypnoBirthing) is a bit off-putting (it was for me), but ignore that name and take the course. It's not about hypnosis. It's about reprogramming your self-narrative about the birthing process, and it is ESSENTIAL for anyone who is about to give birth. Stop reading this review. Sign up. read more

I can't say enough about this course and the lady that runs it, Care. My husband and I had a great experience and learned a great deal. I can't imagine going into my birth having not done this course. The most important thing for me is that taking the course brought up so many questions I didn't know I even had. Going into your birth with knowledge makes you able to enjoy the experience so much more, as you're an active participant then. Care went above and beyond and is truly there for anyone that needs help. I had a couple special circumstances with my birth and she spent time talking with me and gave me so much confidence. I am forever grateful!! read more

Care Messer is the living day Greek Goddess, Eileithyia. She has a way of teaching that promotes self-confidence, beauty, strength and releases any fears or doubts. The classes are nice and intimate and she usually has tea and cookies. Care really does know how to navigate in the different medical models, which provides ease for myself and birthing team. I love the tools I gained and will be using for different roles of life. Care has taught me so much and I will forever remember my hypnobirthing experience- 40 blinks and a bikini. ;) Thank you Care, XO read more

My husband and I absolutely loved our experience with Care and hypnobirthing. I was recommended by 2 friends who had taken it and raved about it. My husband actually wanted to skip as he didn't think we needed to invest in it. After just the first class he told me he really liked it and was very happy we signed up and he was looking forward to the next one! We've also done newborn 101 and we'll be doing breastfeeding 101. You can tell these teachers are passionate about their work and incredibly knowledgable! Thank you!!! read more

I took this class two months before the birth of our son. I wanted to wait a while so the frustration of my experience could pass and I could write a more objective review. For those reading this I broke it down - depending on why you're thinking of hypnobirthing and how committed you are to a natural child birth. If you are 100% committed to having a natural, drug free child birth than hypnobirthing is a great choice. But I would not recommend Ashley. I suggest that you look at other hypnobirthing centers in San Diego county. I think all the reviews below are rated high because Ashley is a really really really nice lady; or they are talking about her partner. Ashley was very sweet and welcoming. That said, she was completely not qualified to teach the class. One session, she actually had a doula visit our class and was corrected several times by the doula for giving us wrong information. This made me wonder what other advise did she give us that was wrong??? I feel bad for saying this but she really added zero value and the sessions were a waste of time. After her classes, I was not any more prepared for labor or hypnobirthing than if I had sat at home read the book and did research on-line. She also would either forget to send us the materials via email or didn't bring them to class. She seemed very scattered. If you are 50/50 on hypnobirthing and a natural birth, then my recommendation is to simply buy the book read it yourself and skip the hypnobirthing class altogether. Save the money and spend it on a doula or buy something nice for yourself. If you are unsure if you want to do a natural birth, then I would skip hypnobirthing all together. The philosophy is pretty black and white and you'll be told that if you do anything else - other than a natural, peaceful labor - you are permanently damaging your baby (no joke we watched a video where they said that verbatim several times). Even if that is true (which is debatable) I think that is totally bad karma to tell a room full of expectant mothers that if their birthing plan goes wrong and they need medical attention, drugs or intervention they will damaged their baby. Again, I'm not trying to be harsh just honest. I came to Yelp when I was researching hypnobirthing and no one broke it down to me like this. I hope this is helpful to all the different types of women researching hypnobirthing as an option for child birth. read more

**ATTENTION FROM A MALE POINT OF VIEW!** Before you think that this is going to be a powerpoint boring class about birthing, let me tell you that you are in for a surprise. This is class is a mix between fun, crude, emotional and educational. Your journey woman is Care. Yes Care is her name and she will take you on a journey you never knew was possible. First and foremost, you will find a new found love of your partner. You will see her strengths, what she is capable of and your role in it. This class will bring you closer in a way that I didn't know existed. Secondly, you will bond after class because of all that you have discovered. Yes Birthing can be sexy, Yes birthing doesn't have to be scary or done blind sighted. You can be a BIG part of the process and for the love of god, you should be, it's your baby we're talking about! I hate to say this but the HypnoBirthing is only a small part of it. The "hypno" part is just the part where you and your partner learn how to relax in a new and chaotic environment. And the good news is, the more relaxed you are, the less chaotic it will be. What does that leave you with; the opportunity to enjoy the complete birthing experience with your significant other. I really believe this class with Care should be mandatory. I know this sounds crazy, but you really don't know what you don't know until you go to a class such as this. If you are the significant other, go to every class. After the first class, I promise you, you won't want to miss the other ones. By the last class, I actually started to miss our evenings together. We bonded with the other soon to be parents and we bonded with our partners and ourselves. This class will stay with you long after the class is done. Don't be fooled, this is not about HypnoBirthing...this is about discovering what the female body is capable when bringing another person into this world; and this class slows down time enough for you to experience all of it until the little one arrives. read more

After having an epidural to help me through the delivery of my first baby, I decided I wanted to take the next step to try to deliver my second baby unmedicated. I had a couple friends recommend Hypnobirthing to me, so after looking into it a little more I decided "what the hell" and signed my husband and myself up for the 5 week class. I really enjoyed the class (there was a lot of laughing, crying, but mostly, a TON of birthing videos) and over the weeks I started to feel more and more calm and confident in my ability to deliver without medication the 2nd time around (it's completely natural, right?). My birth experience was AMAZING, as Christal would say in the class. My 2nd son was 9lbs, 10oz, and delivered completely naturally. In fact, I actually was standing up when he was delivered and the UCSD resident "caught" him and handed him to me seconds after he was born. My entire labor lasted just over 3.5 hours so things were a little crazy and the surges were pretty intense and came on really quick. I would say one of the best outcomes of the class was that my husband knew exactly what to do to support me through the delivery (and getting me to the hospital in time), and executed his role as my birthing partner in a calm, confident, and relaxed fashion... exactly what I needed to get through the delivery! I would definitely recommend taking this class, I am certain I was able to get through it naturally because of the things I learned in the class. I also learned a lot about how to handle hospitals, pressure from the doctors and nurses to do things I was not comfortable with, and was well informed of the pros and cons of different situations that could have, or did come up. Thank you for helping me give my son an awesome birth day! read more

If the words labor/delivery stir up fear or anxiety in you, or you think labor/delivery has to be a horrible experience you just have to get through, you MUST take these classes. Do yourself the favor, let your birth experience and story be one of the greatest highlights of your life! Hypnobirthing was one of the best preparations we took in preparing for the birth of our son. I was skeptical at first, but knew I wanted to be as educated as possible with my birth options and since we wanted to approach it "all naturally" this seemed like the best route. Care was more than incredible! Her teaching was tangible, memorable, helpful and full of encouragement. With every class our concerns & doubts faded, as our confidence in having a wonderful birth experience grew. I knew it would be hard, but I had all the tools I needed to make it through without one regret. We had an incredibly memorable labor and delivery and every single thing we learned in Hypnobirthing, including "I can do anything for 1 minute" and "be willing to throw your plan out the window if things change" were life-savers! Our little guy had different plans on how he wanted to enter this world, but the education, training and tools we learned in class made it the best experience ever! ---- Placenta Encapsulation Review After hearing about all the possibly great benefits of placenta encapsulation, we decided to go for it. I have nothing to compare my experience to (this is my first child) except what I observed of my friends who had newborns, and I can tell you I feel amazing! - I haven't had any "baby blues". - Other than being overwhelmed with love for my new little one and crying with joy over him on occasion, my hormones have been stellar! No extreme highs or lows. - My milk came in around day 3 and has been going strong since! - The energy I feel is surreal! Even after the initial surge of adrenaline wore off, I still had a ton of joy, excitement and energy. Care came to the hospital and picked up my placenta, got to meet our new little one, and returned the next morning with the pills. I've reached the "take 1 a day as you desire" stage, and am still taking 2 a day because I know they are helping. I have no doubt the placenta pills have made a tremendous impact and would highly recommend placenta encapsulation to everyone! Even if you don't do hypnobirthing, hire Care for encapsulation, it is worth every single penny! read more

If you are planning to have a natural, non-medicated birth, you NEED to take Care's HypnoBirthing class. She provides all the tools couples need to prepare themselves for what will happen before, during and after the birth of their baby. After transferring to the care of the UCSD Midwives so that I could deliver our son at the Birth Center at UCSD Hillcrest, we felt smug that we already knew 99% of what the midwives told us. They stopped recommending books, articles, and classes after they found out I had taken Care's class because she had already covered all of it! :) On the day of our son's birth, it went almost exactly the way Care had said it would, which kept us calm and in control. Some of the tips we learned in her class kept me from throwing in the towel when the pain became really intense. Without her and the knowledge and tools she gave us, I can honestly say I wouldn't have gotten through the birth without drugs, which was very important to me. Her classes include a set of 5 for around $350, and was the best investment we made prior to our son's birth. Even for parents not intending on having a non-medicated birth, I would recommend her classes so you can get past the FEAR of giving birth and understand your options during your birth experience. So many women don't learn enough about the process of their child's birth and have a traumatizing experience. Care helps empower you so you can make your own decisions, have a healthy delivery, and a fast recovery so you can concentrate on bonding with your new baby! I was up walking around less than an hour after our son was born, and was lucid and present through the whole experience. Awesome. We love Care and consider her a huge part in achieving our perfect birth. We wouldn't have changed anything, read more

How do you take someone who is absolutely terrified of labor and turn them into someone who is confident and even excited about the big day? Send them to San Diego HypnoBirthing! Care is AMAZING! Not only does she know what she's talking about, but she's funny as heck! My labor did not go at all as expected and ended in an emergency c-section. Before hypnobirthing, I probably would've panicked and had an anxiety attack when my "worst fear" had come true. Instead, I entered the operating room in complete peace and came out feeling more proud of myself than I ever have. My actual labor was intense and long, but I used some of the techniques I had learned in hypnobirthing to labor at home and drug-free for a great majority of my LONG labor. In fact, when I would really focus on those techniques the pain would almost melt away. It sounds crazy, but it's true! I'm nearly two months postpartum and I am still having San Diego HypnoBirthing withdrawals, no joke! Those Release and Relax classes almost have me considering getting pregnant again...almost. ;) I was reluctant to spend the money on the classes at first but it was worth every penny! I now have a habit of telling every pregnant lady I know(stranger or not) about San Diego HypnoBirthing because it was that life changing for me! Yes, the name hypnobirthing might sound a little crazy, trust me I felt the same way at first, but you'll feel comfortable the second you arrive! Don't question it, just go! You'll love it, I promise. read more

Care is sweet, knowledgeable, entertaining, and fun! Each class we feel more prepared about our upcoming birth. Care has a tremendous amount of experience that she brings to class. She listens and engages with each person in the class. Would highly recommend both partners to attend these classes. Thank you! Jonathan read more

As a father of 3, I figured I'd chime in on San Diego HypnoBirthing. My wife had a pretty rough go of things with our second (and not exactly a perfect first), and wanted to try a different approach with our third. We attended the HypnoBirthing open house, and I was a bit skeptical. By the time the presentation was over, I was sold, and so was my wife. We were fortunate to get into Ashley's class, and she did not disappoint. I know there's a review floating around here contradicting that, but I can tell you that my experience could not have gone any better. When the class started, we were a bit nervous/anxious about things, but I suppose that's to be expected. As the classes progressed, everyone in the class got into the groove of things, and we all meshed really well, thanks to Ashley making it a welcoming and comfortable environment. Questions were asked and answered (Ashley has a binder crammed full of info that she always has with her) , and the atmosphere was light and pleasant. Moms were made comfortable, and birth partners were not made to feel embarrassed about questions they had. Some people think this is some hippie-dippie fad, but that's incorrect. It's not like you're joining a cult... More like a tribe. The class is what you make of it. Ashley showed us the way, but it was on us to follow through with what we learned. Armed with that knowledge, we were able to make this birth the most profound of all three we've experienced. My wife and I became closer than we ever thought possible, and our baby boy is by far the most chill little dude I have ever encountered. I know for a fact it's because of taking this class, and there is NO debating that. Again, the teachers show you the way, but it's up to you and your birth partner to make the commitment. It's important to fully dedicate yourself to this birth experience with an open mind, and knowing that it's your birth, and it will be unique and wonderful in its own way. My wife and I enjoyed it so much, that we talk about it to other people whenever we get the chance. Ok... I'm rambling at this point, but just know that this class was well worth it on so many levels, and I wish we had known about it with our other 2 kids. Thanks for reading! read more

Is this worth the time, energy? Hell yes. Will I lose most, if not all my fear, surrounding child birth? Hell yes. Will I feel empowered, informed, educated, and supported in having my/our baby the way I/we want? Hell yes. First, Care is a wonderful, frank, and entertaining instructor. From the first few minutes of class we realized that we had someone who was knowledgeable about how birthing typically works in the US, and how we can achieve a birth the way we want it to be: natural and with limited intervention. We're still gestating and aren't due yet, but the information shared, techniques taught, and keys given to us to help unlock the unnecessary mystery of birth have made me feel like a more confident partner, and an educated first-time father. I wish all parents heard about HypnoBirthing, had Care as an instructor/mentor, and started the class the moment they found out they were pregnant. read more

I have been fortunate enough to work personally with Care and I can she has changed my life. I was first introduced to her when she spoke in my Obstetrics Nursing class about hypnobirthing and ever since then I have been involved with the Birth Education Center. Care is full of knowledge, passion and energy that she lights up any room she walks into. I have taken her Hypnobirthing class multiple times and every class is hands on, fun and informative. I learn something new every time I talk to her. She is funny and always makes you feel comfortable that you can talk about anything with her. Before her I always wanted an epidural when I have children, but now am 100% going the natural unmedicated way. I am so glad I met Care and will change my practice because of her. read more

I highly recommend taking the HypnoBirth class. I am an acupuncturist here in San Diego and will definitely be sending my patients here. My husband and I learned so much not only about HypnoBirthing, but loads of information about evidence-based birth, hospital practices, and the options we have during the childbirth process. The teachers present the material in a non-biased way, and give us loads of information so we can make our own decisions that's right for our family. I went from being nervous / fearful about childbirth to super excited for her birth-day! read more

This class was one of the more incredible experiences we had during our entire pregnancy. I recommend this for all expecting parents and honestly, everything we learned can be used day to day. The classes were so interesting and Care was truly an incredible teacher - so many great laughs too. The amount of knowledge provided and methods of relaxation was so helpful - even with our scheduled "side door delivery". I can't recommend this class enough! I know initially, it seems like a lot but the classes flew by because they were so much fun! My husband and I both found a better understanding of ways to help each other in stressful situations. Everything about this class was amazing. read more

Keep in mind this review is coming from the HUSBAND aka birthing partner! Gents, when your wife tells you you are going to a HypnoBirthing class...JUST GO! I, like most husbands, am willing to do what my wife wants, including going to hypnobirthing. I was not excited, I did not see any value in it, and I did not feel it necessary. Well, Care very quickly made me realize how much value there is in these classes for both the Mom and the Husband. Care is one of the coolest people I know and she is so extremely passionate about what she does, which in turn makes her an amazing instructor. I am so happy that we went to these classes and feel SO much more confident about our child birth. We learned how each birth is different and your birth is your birth and being prepared for it will make all the difference in the world. We learned that child birth is not some crazy scary out of control thing but rather a very special gift to our child and HypnoBirthing allows you to provide your child with the best possible entrance into this world that you can! I actually enjoyed going to the classes and learning more. Care keeps the classes entertaining and moving fast all while making you feel very comfortable. It allowed my wife and I to talk about the birth we want for our daughter and ultimately has created a solid mom/dad team for her birth. It feels so much better having an understanding of the process of child birth and ways to help make it as good as you can. I highly suggest this to all our friends now as it focuses you on the birth you want and envision, and also helps get the mother and father on the same page and even more excited about their birth. Care is simply an amazing human being with great talent. Thanks Care! read more

This was hands-down one of the best investments I made preparing for pregnancy. I was one of those women that had been conditioned via movies and pop culture to fear birth and expect pain and struggle in labor. But after completing the hypnobirthing class I'm actually looking forward to labor with great excitement and eager anticipation, knowing I have the tools and education to participate in the birth of my baby as a gentle co-creator. The class was incredibly well-rounded with present, kind and humorous teachers. We had Amy and she was brilliant! In a nutshell the class prepared women and their partners about mindset, exercises, positions and breathwork, and alongside provided a very thorough education on the physiological changes a pregnant woman's body goes through. The class also provided valuable information on modern medical teachings/practices and what purposes they serve. It doesn't matter where you choose to give birth (home, hospital, birth center) or the kind of birth you have (vaginal, VBAC, medicated, natural, c-section etc), this class prepares you for all of it. read more

Care is a fantastic instructor! Hypnobirthing was a wonderful way to prepare my husband and I for the birth of our first child. Care was loving, helpful and full of knowledge. I'm due March 8 and instead of being scared of birth, I'm looking forward to it! Care provided resources, information and education that I believe it going to make my birthing experience, regardless of what it specifically looks like, a wonderful experience. I recommend not just hypnobirthing, but hypnobirthing with Care to every pregnant mama! read more

My wife and I recently had our first baby. May 18, 2013. I couldn't imagine going through the whole process without everything we learned in Care's hypnobirthing class. As a dad to be it is nearly impossible not to feel like an outsider through your wife or partners pregnancy. Through our class we learned that we (dads) are a huge part in keeping our wife or partner calm and focused during labor. And the months leading up to labor. Care will teach you how to be the support crew for your wife or partner. After taking the class we hired Care to be our Doula. Our baby didn't get the memo that her time in utero was up. She was not coming out..... Our birth did not go as we hoped but thankfully Care was there to keep us focused as a team. I think every husband should insist on a Doula. Care will be at our next birth no matter where we live. She is awesome, informed, and supportive. Five stars are not enough... read more

I was a little skeptical about taking this course. Mostly because my partner thought I was crazy for wanting to have an unmedicated birth & thought hypnobirthing just seemed totally hippyish & weird. We attended the free hypnobirthing open house & after meeting Care & seeing what it was really all about, we both knew this was what we wanted to do for our son. I loved taking this class & looked forward to going every week, I was actually kind of bummed after the classes were over. She made the class fun & enjoyable & the 3 hours a week for 5 weeks went by so fast. The course eased a lot of my fears I had about birthing my baby & I let me tell you I had a lot. She provided me with the tools & knowledge that I needed to relax, be calm & trust that my body was made to do this. Care made me excited to give birth & allowed me to have my dream birth & bring my son into this world calmly & gently as possible. Care changed my life, not only in the way I looked at birth, but with my person life & motherhood. I cannot say enough great things about Care & this course. There are no words to describe how truly phenomenal she is. Her name says it all. She made me feel confidant & empowered. She was not only a mentor, but a friend. She was always there to answer questions, be a confidant & alleviate any fears I had even after taking her class. She truly cares & is passionate about what she does. This course is worth every single penny. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Care. read more

We took this class before the birth of our first baby and it was amazing. Gave us not only a good look into what birth it like (physically) but amazing tools on how to relax and have the birth we wanted! We had a beautiful natural birth just like we hoped, and the tools we learned here were definitely a part of that. read more

This review may be a bit premature as I start my hypnobirthing classes tomorrow but I wanted to review the exceptional customer service I have received from Care at San Diego Hypnobirthing. Care was there to answer questions for me via email as well as took the time to call me back and answer the many questions I had before I signed up for class. After I signed up I sent her multiple e mails when I needed to vent about my current doctor and she was there to put my mind at ease. I am almost 8 months pregnant and I wish I would have called months ago to set something up as Care has so much positive knowledge to share. I will follow up this review in 5 weeks when I am done with my hypnobirthing classes at their Scripps Ranch location. read more

HypnoBirthing class was AWESOME!! Having never been pregnant, there were so many "unknowns" and Care patiently educated us. She not only helped us to prepare for birthing our baby, but helped us to clear away fears and to realize what my body and our baby is capable of. Every week our knowledge and confidence grew and grew. We are eternally grateful! Another important note (for me) is that my husband got just as much out of these classes as I did. He became the one who corrects the hospital staff that we are "Parents" not "patients". He feels just as confident as I do about our daughters birth. She can come whenever she's ready now and will have confident, peaceful, and ready parents. Thank you Care and San Diego HypnoBirthing! read more