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Childbirth education & prenatal support

Serving expectant families in the Inland Empire, Southern California.

You were designed for Birth

I believe God designed women with remarkable strength and resilience, creating our bodies to be perfectly equipped for childbirth. My mission is to challenge misconceptions about birth and the body, eliminate fear, and shift the narrative surrounding birth. Through education and compassionate support, I hope to empower you to trust your body, make informed choices, embrace your strength, and approach birth with confidence and peace.

Hello and welcome!

I’m Rachel, A Certified childbirth educator and birth doula.

My desire is to provide a space where you can learn about the natural process of birth, find community, and feel peace, calm, and even excitement as you approach your birthing experience. I am excited to work with you!

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HYPNOBIRTHING®

HypnoBirthing® is a tried and proven technique that guides and prepares a woman to give birth peacefully. Techniques that can be used during labor and birth at any birthing location: home, hospital, or at a birth center. It is a program that considers the psychological, as well as the physical, well-being of the mother, her birth partner, and the newborn. You will learn special breathing techniques, relaxation, visualizations, and more. This class will leave you feeling excited about your birth journey!

PRENATAL SUPPORT

Maybe you don’t have time to attend a full childbirth education course. Maybe a doula is out of your budget or you already have the support you need for your birth, but you are still wanting personalized support and education to get you ready for birth and postpartum. Contact me to learn more! (No on call labor support available at this time)

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My FOCUS:

  • What you believe about birth is the foundation for an empowering birth experience. My focus is to help you shift the perception of labor from a painful, frightening event to a process that the body is naturally designed to handle with confidence and calm.

  • Knowledge is crucial, as it empowers women to make informed decisions, reduce fear, and manage expectations in birth. Understanding your body and the process of birth fosters a calm mindset and creates a sense of control, leading to a more positive and trusting birth experience.

  • Both a positive mindset and knowledge paired together create a confident and capable mother, who is sure of herself and her body in birth. This confidence transcends into postpartum and beyond. My goal is to help you get here!

  • "I took a HypnoBirthing class with Rachel at AA Midwifery and I am so glad I did

    I learned something new with each class that I was able to implement right away. My partner also gained valuable information and I feel confident in his abilities to support me during my labor and birth, as well as my own abilities. Rachel is amazing, her passion and enthusiasm for teaching shines through her classes, I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a child birth education course.” - Sasha S.

  • "Rachel was there for my wife every step of the way.

    She gave me great advice on how I can be there to support my wife during her pregnancy and after. She made it less stressful for myself and I am so glad she was there for us with whatever we needed. Great at Communication!" - Chris. A

  • "My birthing experience would not have been the same without Rachel by my side.

    From the first conversation, I knew I was in good hands—she was really informative, walked me through everything, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt confident in my birth plan. What stood out the most was her ability to create a comfortable, calming environment. Whether it was offering physical comfort or emotional reassurance, she always knew exactly what to do. Her support was unwavering throughout the whole process, and I genuinely felt like she was there for me, not just as a doula, but as someone who truly cared about my experience. If you’re looking for someone who will make you feel as comfortable as you would with a best friend—while also being a calming, knowledgeable presence—she’s what you need. Highly recommend!” - Cierra S.

  • "Rachel was my doula and she was everything we wanted

    My prenatal visits with her were amazing because of how thoroughly she educated my husband and I. She left no question unanswered! I felt so supported and truly felt like I could ask Rachel anything. Her knowledge and background in Hypnobirthing prepared me so much. I was able to give birth naturally and feel very empowered even through a long difficult labor… all thanks to the prep I did with Rachel! I 100% recommend her and her classes to make you feel super confident and ready for birth!” - Elizabeth P.

  • "Having Rachel as my support was the best decision I made.

    She was there every step of my pregnancy. I was extremely nervous, but she calmed all my nerves and made me feel at ease. Especially when my birth plan didnt go the way I imagined, she made sure to advocate for me at the hospital and still provided the support I needed to ensure my baby was delivered safely. Plus, she is one of the kindest souls I have met. And she provides resources throughout your pregnancy and after. She is there for you and let’s you know you are not alone. I am so glad to have met Rachel!” - Serena Y.

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