Simply Birth

Available Online & In-Person

This class is an informational meeting about the Simply Birth Program for those that are seeking a low-intervention and unmedicated birthing experience, along with a personalized education plan and guidance for your birth plan. The Simply Birth Program, offers the best of both worlds for families seeking the freedom and comfort of a home birth while ensuring that medical support is readily available. This class is for the expecting applicant and for 1 additional labor support person but only the expecting applicant should apply and register.

In this class, we will cover:

Orientation to the Simply Birth program
Application process
Required childbirth education
Early discharge options

Watch the Simply Birth video to learn more.

How to apply and register for the program and class:

Please register for a class session at the hospital where you will deliver your baby by clicking on the see available button.
Once you have selected a class, you can also fill out the Simply Birth application.
You will receive a confirmation email once you have completed the application questions and registration process.

All Simply Birth applicants must take an in-person "Introduction to Simply Birth" class. Patients who have not had an unmediated birth are required to take a "Low Intervention" class.

In case of bad weather: Please double check your email several hours before coming to the hospital for any in-person class or classes. In the event of a winter season severe weather alert and/or with an instructor’s extenuating circumstances on the day a class is to be held, a live virtual class link will potentially be emailed in place of an in-person class meeting at the hospital.

Clarifications: Most in-person classes will still be held in-person with an average snowfall. Presently, participants joining virtually with an in-person class is not an option. Assume an in-person class will remain in-person if you have not received notification an hour before the class start time.

Please note: The course information should not replace any information you receive from your Healthcare Provider. Call your Healthcare Provider if you have any questions about your pregnancy and upcoming birth.

Simply Birth Program Offers

We offer the best of both worlds for families seeking the freedom and comfort of a home birth while ensuring that medical support is readily available.

Who offers the Simply Birth Program

The Simply Birth Program is available at Alta View Hospital, Cedar City Hospital, Layton Hospital, LDS Hospital and St. George Regional Hospital.

Mission of Simply Birth Program

We create an individualized education plan for each family, and we're strongly committed to supporting your birth preferences. Our spacious birthing suites have a beautiful home-like design with large relaxation tubs.

Pre-requisites of the Simply Birth Program:

By completing the application and registering for the Simply Birth Program does not guarantee you are eligible to participate in the Simply Birth Program. Make sure your doctor or midwife is able to deliver at the hospital that you are participating in the Simply Birth Program. Register for the Simply Birth Program class when you are a minimum of 20 weeks pregnant and preferably before 32 weeks pregnant. Interested families are encouraged to discuss Simply Birth with their midwife or doctor.

How to apply?

Please register for a class at the hospital where you will deliver your baby by clicking on the see available button. Once you have selected a class, you can also fill out the Simply Birth application. You will receive a confirmation email once you have completed the application questions and registration process. Please register once for the applicant apply but a labor support person can attend the class with you.

When should I apply?

We encourage Simply Birth patients to apply when they have reached their 28th week of pregnancy. But, you can apply sooner or later, up to your 36th week of pregnancy.

Are you a good candidate for the Program?

You are seeking an unmedicated birth (no epidural). You are willing to learn alternative pain management techniques such as: breathing, relaxation, positions and massage. You have labor support (husband, partner, sister, mother, friend or doula) You can take the required classes. You have a lower risk pregnancy. You are pregnant with a single baby. You go into labor (without an induction) between 37-41 weeks.