Birth Doula Services

As your birth doula, I am trained and experienced in providing emotional, physical, and educational support as you prepare and experience labor and birth. I help you find your courage to trust your body and instincts, as well as reassure and help you understand what is normal during childbirth. During prenatal visits I help you mentally and emotionally prepare for birth so you can birth resiliently without fear. I provide evidence-based education tailored to your specific needs and concerns. I specialize in supporting women during natural childbirth, but no matter how you birth (ie. medicated, or cesarean), I am able to provide compassionate and unbiased support. I respect your birth wishes and I empower you to make informed decisions. If medical procedures arise, I can help explain them. The continuous labor support I provide ensures that you feel safe and supported, which is essential in allowing for birth to progress naturally. I provide empathy driven care in a trauma-informed manner to help you feel safe and supported. During the challenging parts of your labor, I will be with you to help you cope with time-tested comfort measures.

Birth Doula Services:
Covered by Medi-Cal and Partnership HealthPlan

Private Pay Doula Services starting at $1200.

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• Includes prenatal visits (in person or virtual) to discuss your pregnancy, concerns, and your birth plans, and personalized education to prepare you for an amazing birth experience.  I answer your questions with evidence-based information and help you feel confident in being an active participant in your medical care. Up to 8 (1-hour each) visits covered by Medi-Cal.
• 24-hour on-call availability two weeks before your due date until delivery.
• Continuous person-centered labor support, which may include: Assisting in labor Positions, use of rebozo techniques and birth ball, implementing various comfort measures, massage, reassurance and emotional support. I make sure your physical needs are tended to and help your partner know how they can best support you during labor.
• Support during the first 1-3 hours after the birth and help with initial breastfeeding if necessary.
• 1 (up to 3 hour) postpartum visit after the birth to discuss any concerns you may have postpartum/lactation/newborn care, help processing your birth experience, and providing relevant resources. Up to an additional 9 (1-hour each) postpartum visits covered by Medi-Cal
  

Note – I do not perform any medical tasks such as checking blood pressure, cervical checks, or fetal heart checks. I do not deliver babies or attend unassisted births.