Santa Barbara Birth Matters
"Signing up for Tracy’s class was one of the best things my husband and I did in preparation for the arrival of our little girl. Tracy is full of knowledge, experience and compassion. We were given a gift that we didn’t even know we needed until we had it--the opportunity for my husband and I to bond and connect on a deeper level and to really begin to set the foundation for our family. It’s amazing to look back and see that all that Tracy has to offer truly helped us through not only the birthing process but moving forward as a family as well! Thank you Tracy for sharing your passion with the world and for creating a community of moms and dads that truly support one another!"
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- Ali Johnson, Dream Catcher Wellness

Meet Tracy

Tracy Schmidt has had the privilege of preparing 3,500 couples for the births of their babies, and has taught prenatal and postpartum programs in the Santa Barbara area for four decades! She teaches from the perspective that the birth process itself holds tremendous potential for transforming and empowering the family in a way that nothing else can. 

​A longtime resident of Santa Barbara, and named a Santa Barbara Local Hero by the Santa Barbara Independent, she delights in investing in each and every one of her families.  Read more.... 

Education and Support

From childbirth classes to one-on-one sessions; to yoga, dance, and relaxation education; Tracy's offerings are made to give moms encouragement and guidance tailor-made for them.  Classes are now available in person or on Zoom. 

Community Resources

Not only is natural birth a marvelous rite of passage, but you just may be surprised at how beneficial it is for baby and mom, and the confidence it can instill during this incredible time in a woman's life. ​Peruse this carefully selected compilation of local community contacts including doctors and midwives, chiropractors, lactation specialists, and more. 

Birth Stories

Read about the amazing birthing experiences of moms just like you! 
Hear their stories of preparation, anticipation, and reality.
Each is unique, inspiring, and beautiful! 
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My husband and I had the sheer pleasure of attending Tracy’s Childbirth Education classes during both of our pregnancies. They are such a treat! Her words echoed through my mind when I found myself laboring. Her timeless wisdom helped me unlock my fear and enter a hypnotic state. Birthing was truly a blissful experience for me. Tracy’s pre-natal and postpartum classes offered me an opportunity to connect with other moms (which are still close friends today!) as well as provided me with a space for deep relaxation and time for connection with my babies. Tracy also became my first mentor, because of her I followed the still quiet voice within and became a birth doula and student midwife. Tracy’s dedication to mothers and families is a much needed blessing in these times of hospitalized and medicated births. If you have the chance to work with Tracy, I highly recommend that you do! You will be filling your tool box with wisdom & your heart with divine motherly love.
- Sarah Skogberg