Birth Hypnotherapy


Hypnobirthing is a childbirth preparation method that uses relaxation, breathwork, and self-hypnosis techniques to help birthing people approach labor with calm and confidence rather than fear and tension.

The core idea is that much of the pain and difficulty associated with labor is amplified by fear — and that when the body is deeply relaxed, birth can unfold more smoothly. Through guided visualization, positive affirmations, and practiced breathing patterns, hypnobirthing teaches the mind and body to stay in a peaceful, focused state during contractions (often called "surges" in this practice).

It's not stage hypnosis — no one is putting you under a spell or making you do anything against your will. Instead, think of it as a deeply meditative state you guide yourself into, like the feeling of being completely absorbed in a book or daydream. You remain aware and in control throughout. Couples or birth partners often learn the techniques together, so there's a shared language of support during the birth itself.

Klarity has written their own Birth Hypnotherapy classes based on 20 years as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and 11 years as a Doula. The classes are designed to comprehensively train you mentally, emotionally, physically to have a safe, healthy and empowered birth. Move through the Birth continuum with Klarity as your guide!

Full Spectrum Doula - Insurance Accepted


If you're looking for deeper support throughout your pregnancy, labor, and birth, you can hire Klarity as your full-spectrum doula. They will support you with comfort measures, essential oils, prenatal yoga, and hypnotherapy — helping you stay relaxed, trust your body, and move with the natural process of birth. Klarity will be by your side to keep you calm and confident as you bring your baby into the world and step into parenthood.

You and your family can choose a customized package of sessions tailored to what is specifically arising in this pregnancy. Prenatal sessions can address your unique needs, Klarity can join you during labor to offer hypnotherapy or prenatal yoga support in the moment, and after your birth they offer postnatal house calls to nurture your transition into parenthood — with a deep emphasis on self-care.

If you have experienced stillbirth, miscarriage, or any form of birth trauma in a previous pregnancy, Klarity can guide you through a profound level of fear release — helping you feel present, grounded, and at peace in your current pregnancy. They have walked alongside many families through exactly this kind of healing, and in their private practice they specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Insomnia.

Schedule a complimentary consultation to share your needs with Klarity and explore how to create a truly personalized approach for you and your family.

Klarity is thrilled to share that they have expanded insurance accessibility for their doula services. They now accept:

✅ Kaiser
✅ Health Plan of San Mateo
✅ Health Net
✅ Partnership Health Plan
✅ San Francisco Health Plan
✅ Medi-Cal

Klarity serves families in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties and throughout the greater Bay Area. If cost has been a barrier to receiving doula support, reach out to find out if your plan is covered.

Testimonial

Their work in hypnotherapy was especially powerful throughout my journey. During my fertility process, Klarity created hypnotherapy scripts that I listened to repeatedly, helping me calm my nervous system, trust my body, trust the process, and stay grounded during an emotionally intense time. Paired with regular acupuncture, I truly believe this mind–body support played a huge role in what feels like nothing short of a miracle for me. I only had one embryo to work with—and that one embryo stuck and became my baby boy, who is now 10 months old.

Later in my pregnancy, when I was navigating both a placenta previa diagnosis and gestational diabetes, their hypnotherapy sessions became an essential source of strength and support. They created personalized scripts tailored specifically to my situation, including ones focused on supporting my body with blood sugar regulation. Toward the end of my pregnancy—when doctors often say blood sugar levels become the hardest to manage—I actually found I had more flexibility with my food choices, better numbers, and never needed to be started on insulin. I truly believe this work helped my body stay more balanced during that time.

When I was diagnosed with placenta previa, Klarity’s guidance and hypnotherapy helped me remain hopeful, centered, and deeply connected to my body and baby. I truly feel that the work we did supported my placenta moving out of the way and allowed my pregnancy to continue more safely.

As my birth unfolded and ultimately became a cesarean rather than the vaginal birth I had originally hoped for, Klarity’s support remained steady and deeply reassuring. Through hypnotherapy and their presence as my doula, they helped me process the shift in plans with acceptance and strength, allowing me to move through the experience feeling supported rather than defeated.

They were a key member of my team of healers and brought a calm, grounded, warm, and smiley presence that held me through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Klarity also helped guide me through the complexities of a very challenging relationship with my son’s father, always meeting me with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support. Because of them, I never felt embarrassed, alone, or without someone firmly in my corner.

No matter your situation—before, during, or after birth—Klarity shows up as a powerful advocate and deeply caring guide. Their expertise in both hypnotherapy and doula care creates a truly transformative experience for mothers navigating one of the most vulnerable and profound seasons of life

T.H. - grateful mama

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  • Klarity’s class and individual work to her attendance at the delivery, she provided a consistent framework for achieving a safe and satisfying birth. I would highly recommend Klarity as part of anyone’s birthing team.

    -M.T.

  • Throughout my labor, I listened to Klarity’s recordings over and over. Her tranquil voice and steady pacing helped me remain focused on the moment without becoming overwhelmed by the situation. For twelve hours, Klarity’s words of encouragement helped sustain my strength. As I held my son the first time and truly understood the depth of parental responsibilities, I repeated my mantra yet again to reaffirm my new role.

    -B.Q.

  • I took Klarity’s birth hypnosis course with my partner in hopes to have a more peaceful birth. What I experienced not only blew me away, the medical staff at the hospital couldn't believe their eyes as well. With Klarity's guidance and the amazing tools I learned I was able to have a satisfying physiologic birth.

    -W.S.

  • Post-pregnancy Impact - I have continued to successfully apply the skills that I practiced in my pre-pregnancy scripts from Klarity. While at home during maternity leave, I employed the mindfulness techniques to bond with my son and preserve strong memories of intimate moments breastfeeding.

    -B.Q.