Virtual Roots Childbirth Class
Comprehensive birth prep in the comfort of your home, on your schedule, for any birth, any setting.
$149 · one-time payment · lifetime access
No methods to memorize. Just real, evidence-based preparation for any birth, in any setting, so you can make confident, informed choices every step of the way.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I am Gaylea McDougal, a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife in Tennessee and Kentucky with 1,000+ births and 20+ years supporting families.
I built this class because every family deserves the same depth of preparation my in-person clients get, no matter where you live or how you are planning to birth.
What mothers are saying
“I took Roots Childbirth for my second baby and wished so badly I had taken it during my first pregnancy. I really appreciated all the explanations and demonstrations along with the material provided. I was preparing for a VBAC and the birth plan templates were so so helpful - I even received compliments from the backup doulas supporting me as well as the nurses on my cesarean birth plan, which I credited to Roots. Money well spent, in my opinion!”
~ Kat Fotop
“I switched from a regular OB to Gaylea around 23–26 weeks for a VBAC, and the level of care was astounding. She navigated some scary complications swiftly, calmly, and knowledgeably, and I had a successful HBAC. So grateful for her as a midwife and as a person.”
~ Kimberly Brooks
“She never pressures, never rushes, and always takes time to explain options so that families can make confident, informed decisions. I trust her completely.”
~ Kaytlin Gregory, RN
“Choosing Roots for childbirth education was the best decision I could’ve ever made. I could not imagine my pregnancy or birth experience without their guidance, expertise and care.”
~ Kasey P. Tucker
“She listened to my concerns throughout pregnancy and gave me so much autonomy while also making sure I understood both sides to the decisions I was having to make.”
~ Elizabeth Broadaway
What's Inside the Course
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Body & Pregnancy. Normal changes, nutrition, exercise, and choosing your providers.
Chapter 2: Labor Begins. Stages of labor, early labor at home, when to head in, and interventions explained.
Chapter 3: Active Labor & Coping. Comfort measures, positions, partner tips, and pain management options.
Chapter 4: Pushing, Birth & Postpartum. Delivery, newborn care, breastfeeding basics, and recovery.
PLUS: the complete Roots Childbirth Workbook as a PDF download.
$149 once. Yours forever.
Hospital birthing classes often run $150-350 for a single weekend. Private in-person classes run $300-500.
Virtual Roots is $149 total: lifetime access, self-paced, and you can revisit it for every future pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
Is this class for any kind of birth?
Yes. It covers hospital, birth center, and home births, medicated or unmedicated. The focus is informed decisions, not one right way.
How long do I have access?
Forever. It is a one-time $149 purchase with lifetime access, so you can revisit it for future pregnancies.
Is it self-paced?
Yes. Watch the lessons anytime, in any order, on your own schedule.
Do I get the workbook?
Yes. The full Roots Childbirth Workbook is included as a downloadable PDF.
Who teaches it?
Gaylea McDougal, a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife (TN & KY) with 1,000+ births of experience.
When should I start?
Any time in pregnancy works, but earlier gives you more time to absorb and prepare. With lifetime access, there is no rush.
How do I access the course after I purchase?
Click any Enroll button, create your account, and complete the one-time $149 payment. You get instant access to all video lessons and the workbook download.
Enroll in the Class
Click Sign Up to create your account and complete your $149 one-time payment. You'll get instant access to all video lessons and your workbook download.
Self-paced, midwife-led birth prep at home, on your schedule, for any birth setting. Includes the full Roots Childbirth Workbook PDF. Lifetime access.