A Doula is a caregiver for pregnancy, offering emotional, physical and informational support.
A birth Doula is a labor companion and provides assistance before, during and after childbirth.
The role of a Doula includes supporting the partner of the birthing person as well to facilitate an environment that feels comfortable, supportive and nurturing.
A Birth Doula:
- Recognizes Birth as a key life experience that the birthing person will remember all their life
- Understands the emotional needs during pregnancy, birth and postpartum
- Assists the birthing person and their partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for birth
- Stays by the side of the laboring person throughout the entire duration
- Provides physical comfort measures and assistance to the birthing person with information they needs for decision making
- Facilitates communication between the birthing person, their partner (if there is one) and clinical care providers
I am open and willing to work in different settings including hospitals, birth centers, and homebirths.
*For black, inidgenous, people of color and LGBTQ+ I offer donation based and/or sliding scale doula services*
I work in the Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas.
I am here to support you through all phases of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
With love,
Naomi