Doula Services for Hospital,
Birth Center or Home Births
Call 626.390.3555 / 661.505.7198
[email protected] or d[email protected]
The initial visit is complimentary!
Once you have hired me, my service includes:
With my service I also include a follow-up visit with birth person and baby to ensure a good start to the breast/chest feeding couple and help to answer any questions you might have.
*accompaniment to appointments and/or classes for an additional fee.
Call for availability 626.390.3555 /626.390.3555 or email me [email protected] or d[email protected]
Childbirth Class (Private) $600
6+ hours private class to fit into your busy schedule!
Childbirth Class (Small Group) $500
8-week course, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours.
Covering all aspects of childbirth preparation, nutrition during pregnancy, fathers role in birth, breastfeeding, newborn care and more. My classes are designed to help expectant person build trust and confidence in themselves and the birth process. I teach relaxation techniques, share stories, show videos and lead discussions, all designed to show how normal the birth process is (see Recommended Info for class content.)
Classes are taught in the Ventura County area.
**I am also an instructor for iCare. I have added this to my regular series of classes. It is a program developed by Breck Hawk, author of "Hey, Who's Having This Baby, Anyway", based on her book. We will be talking about the "Pregnant Patients Bill of Rights", choices you have during your birth, and how to take charge and create a safe birthing environment including essential information about medications and interventions.
ADDITIONAL BREAST/CHEST FEEDING SUPPORT $100 per hour (plus travel)
iCare
Birth Center or Home Births
Call 626.390.3555 / 661.505.7198
[email protected] or d[email protected]
The initial visit is complimentary!
Once you have hired me, my service includes:
- 1 prenatal visit (2+ hrs each*) to go over birthing positions for comfort, birth ball usage, answer any questions you may have and (optional) viewing a video together.
- I am on-call and always available by telephone 24/7 for you.
- Continuous in-person support from active labor until 1-2 hours postpartum.
- I offer massage, aroma therapy, suggestions of position changes to facilitate a shorter labor, etc.
- I assist woman/person and their partners (co-parents) achieve their birthing goals.
- I also offer Breast/Chest feeding and newborn care support.
- You will receive a written birth timeline of your birth (written to your baby) and CD copy of all photos I take at your birth.
With my service I also include a follow-up visit with birth person and baby to ensure a good start to the breast/chest feeding couple and help to answer any questions you might have.
*accompaniment to appointments and/or classes for an additional fee.
Call for availability 626.390.3555 /626.390.3555 or email me [email protected] or d[email protected]
Childbirth Class (Private) $600
6+ hours private class to fit into your busy schedule!
- Learn relaxation techniques, positions for comfort, massage techniques.
- Watch informative birth videos
- Get assistance with birth plan.
Childbirth Class (Small Group) $500
8-week course, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours.
Covering all aspects of childbirth preparation, nutrition during pregnancy, fathers role in birth, breastfeeding, newborn care and more. My classes are designed to help expectant person build trust and confidence in themselves and the birth process. I teach relaxation techniques, share stories, show videos and lead discussions, all designed to show how normal the birth process is (see Recommended Info for class content.)
Classes are taught in the Ventura County area.
**I am also an instructor for iCare. I have added this to my regular series of classes. It is a program developed by Breck Hawk, author of "Hey, Who's Having This Baby, Anyway", based on her book. We will be talking about the "Pregnant Patients Bill of Rights", choices you have during your birth, and how to take charge and create a safe birthing environment including essential information about medications and interventions.
ADDITIONAL BREAST/CHEST FEEDING SUPPORT $100 per hour (plus travel)
iCare
- Patients Bill of Rights
- Hiring the Help
- Medications in Labor
- Herbs in Pregnancy and Complementary Methods of Labor Management
- Birth Plans and Breastfeeding
My Childbirth Education Class content includes
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Childbirth Education
Knowledge is power. Taking childbirth education classes helps to empower the expectant person in order to make informed decisions regarding their birth. When looking for a childbirth education class that will fulfill your expectations be sure to ask what type of information is being offered. Many hospitals and doctor's offices offer their own childbirth education classes. While good information is usually presented in these classes, often they are geared to a more medical approach to birth. If your desire is to birth with as little medical intervention as possible, be sure that the class you attend focuses on comfort measures and creating an environment of safety for the mother so that she can allow her body to relax and work with her labor. My classes cover all of the basics of childbirth education, with an emphasis on comfort techniques, relaxation, ritual, and creating a safe birth environment. I offer private classes for woman on bedrest or for persons unable to attend weekly classes. Please email me for class availability. [email protected] 
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The only "perfect" birth for you, your co-parent and your baby is a birth consistent with your values and goals. My classes will help you clarify what kind of birth and parenting experience you want and will empower you to be an active participant in making that happen for you and your family.