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!"
- Ali Johnson
Dream Catcher Wellness

Meet Tracy! 

Tracy Schmidt has had the privilege of preparing over 3,500 couples for the births of their babies and has taught prenatal and postpartum programs in the Santa Barbara area for 34 years. Tracy 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 MORE... 

Tracy in the Media:
Santa Barbara Independent - Local Hero 2008
Dream Catcher Wellness Newsletter

Education and Support

Ready to learn more and get prepared? Then click HERE and find childbirth education courses in Santa Barbara (Pre-natal, post-natal, birthing preparation), descriptions, and schedules. Be confident and informed, sign up for a class! 
"Natural birth is a tremendous rite of passage, but you just may be surprised at how beneficial it is for baby and mama"

Community Resources

There are lots of resources out there for new or next-time moms. This page offers a compilation of community contacts in or near Santa Barbara from doctors and midwives to chiropractors and lactation specialists. The list includes naturally-minded businesses from Santa Barbara to Ventura. Find what you need by clicking HERE. 
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

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! 
Click HERE
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