Do I need to take general childbirth education too, or just this class?

This class is best paired with our Childbirth Classes series - it focuses specifically on the home birth logistics that general education does not cover.

When should we take this class?

Between 30 and 36 weeks is ideal, so you have time to gather supplies and prepare your space before your due date.

Is this only for first-time home birth families?

No - many experienced parents planning their first home birth after a hospital birth find this class especially useful for understanding what is different.

Is this class covered by insurance?

Yes, for most plans we accept. Verify your benefits here to confirm your specific coverage before enrolling.

Is this covered under the Medi-Cal Doula Benefit?

Many California families on Medi-Cal managed care plans (and some other health plans) qualify for a doula benefit that can help cover this class, especially when paired with our Prenatal Care + Doula Partnership Program. Eligibility and covered services vary by plan, so verify your benefits to see what applies to you.

Temecula · Murrieta · Riverside County · Virtual Available

Home Birth Prep Class - In Person & Virtual, Covered by Insurance

General childbirth education prepares you for labor. This class prepares you for labor at home.

Planning a home birth comes with its own set of logistics and questions that a general childbirth class does not cover. This class walks Birthstone Midwifery families through exactly what to expect - from setting up your space to what happens if a hospital transfer is ever needed.

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Why This Class Exists

Home Birth Has Its Own Learning Curve

Most childbirth classes are written for a hospital birth. They do not tell you what supplies to gather, how to set up your birth space, what your midwife actually brings and does, or how decisions get made at home versus in a hospital. This class fills that gap specifically for families planning a home birth with Birthstone Midwifery.

Taught by Tayna Chessman, LM, CPM, this class draws directly on her hands-on experience attending home births - so you know exactly what your birth day will look and feel like, not a generic version of it.

What You Will Learn

Course Topics

Birth Kit & Home Setup

What goes in your birth supply kit, how to prepare your birth space, and simple steps to make your home ready in the weeks before your due date.

What Your Midwifery Team Does

What equipment and monitoring your midwife brings, how labor is assessed at home, and what a typical home birth timeline looks like from early labor through birth.

Comfort Measures at Home

Using your own space to your advantage - movement, water, positioning, and the comfort tools that are most effective when you are not confined to a hospital room.

When & How Transfer Happens

A clear, honest walkthrough of the situations that call for hospital transfer, how that decision is made, and what the process looks like so it never feels like a surprise.

Insurance Accepted

Making Quality Care More Accessible

Kaiser PermanenteIEHPHealth NetBlue Shield PromiseAnthem Blue CrossMedi-CalCommunity Health GroupUnitedHealthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walk Into Your Home Birth Prepared.

Home birth prep classes in Temecula, Murrieta, and Riverside County - in person and virtual. Insurance accepted.

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Also see:

Childbirth Classes Water Birth Prep Class Home Birth Services Home Birth Safety Book Appointment

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