Calm. Confident. Ready for Birth.

At Birthing by Nature, I help mamas prepare for birth with practical tools, heartfelt support, and a deep trust in the body’s natural ability to birth. Whether you’re taking a Hypnobirthing childbirth class, joining a relaxation series, or working with me one-on-one to help your body feel more ready, my goal is for you to feel informed, supported, and at ease as you get closer to meeting your baby.

I support mamas in Simi Valley, CA—and online, too.

— Marlene, Birthing by Nature

Birth Prep That Supports You

Preparing for birth looks a little different for everyone. Maybe you're focusing on your mind, your body, or both—I offer simple, supportive classes and sessions to help you feel truly ready—body, mind, and heart.

What Mamas Are Saying

  • We both wanted to thank you for teaching us how birth can be a positive experience and allowing us to be part of the Hypnobirthing community. This [giving birth] has definitely been a positive experience and both Jax and I are no longer fearful of birth and now view it as a positive and truly life changing."

    Becky, In Person Group Class, 2023

  • "I truly appreciate you and all the time you dedicated to educating and preparing myself, my husband, and mom. It was just incredible feeling so empowered and knowing that I could do this regardless of how the situation unfolded. I will be recommending you to anyone I know who is interested in Hypnobirthing."

    KC, In-Person Private Class, 2024

  • Hi Marlene, thank you so much for this course! It was so informative. Even my husband really enjoyed it and he doesn't typically like classes. lol.

    Alicia, Zoom Course 2022

Hypnobirthing Birth Stories

  • How Hypnobirthing Supported Becky's Unplanned Home Birth

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  • First-Time Mom Melissa’s Calm and Unmedicated Hospital Birth

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  • How Hypnobirthing Helped Lucie’s 12-Hour Birth Journey

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  • Charlotte’s Calm Hospital Birth Using Hypnobirthing Techniques

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Let’s Prepare Together

Hi, I’m Marlene—a certified Hypnobirthing educator, mindset coach, and Body Ready Method® pro. I’ve been supporting mamas for years, but it was my own two very different birth experiences that made this work personal for me.

I know what it’s like to walk into birth feeling unsure—and what it’s like to feel calm, connected, and ready. That’s what I want for you. I’m here to offer down-to-earth support, practical tools, and a space that helps you feel more prepared in both your body and your mind.

When I’m not teaching, I’m usually reheating my coffee (again), soaking up family life, or cheering on the mamas I work with—just like you.

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 If a cesarean’s coming up, or you just want to feel a bit more ready for that possibility, you can still go into it feeling calm, and supported too. A gentle cesarean is totally possible, mama. It might lo
You don’t have to give birth on your back.
 And for most people—it’s actually not the most helpful. In Hypnobirthing, we talk about and practice positions that work with your body’s natural flow.
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There’s this incredible change that happens when you let your body relax during pregnancy— not the bubble bath kind (though that’s lovely too), but the kind where your whole system gets the message that you’re safe ✨. Your br