Los Angeles Birth Doula Services
A Different Kind of Birth Doula in Los Angeles
I am a birth doula in Los Angeles who believes that birth is both a physiological process and a deeply human experience. Becoming a mother is a profound rite of passage — one that calls for grounded wisdom, emotional safety, nurturing care, and informed support.
My care blends evidence-based science, physiology-first birth practices, informed consent and advocacy, and the exploration of birth as a transformational threshold. I serve families throughout Los Angeles with a deeply personal, grounded presence — honoring your values, listening to your needs, and centering your voice every step of the way. My intention is to ensure you feel grounded, protected, informed and deeply held- no matter how you envision your birth or how your birth unfolds.
Preparation is one of the most powerful tools for a positive birth experience, and I prioritize it deeply. My focus is on the way that we prepare for birth and becoming a parent and how it can improve your experience of giving birth regardless of how you Birth. Preparation with me goes beyond positions and pain coping — it includes physical, psychological, nervous-system and relationship readiness so you enter birth grounded, informed, and connected to your inner authority.
This is not a one-size-fits all- approach. This is care that is attuned to you- your story, your body, your fears, your strengths and your vision for birth. This is your journey, and I’m here as your steady guide and anchor through pregnancy, labor and postpartum.
I support all types of births and people:
individuals, couples, single mothers, queer families, surrogate parent(s), hospital birth, unmedicated birth, medicated births with epidural, planned and unplanned Cesarean birth, induction, high intervention and high-risk birth, twin birth, VBAC.
Experience supporting births at:
Cedars Sinai, UCLA Santa Monica, UCLA Ronald Reagan, Huntington Hospital, Saint Joseph’s, Saint Johns, Kaiser Sunset, Kaiser Panorama City, Kaiser Woodland Hills, Good Samaritan, Northridge Dignity Health, Moxie Birth Center, Mind Body Birth Center, Graceful Birth Center.
My Approach: Physiology + Advocacy + Rite of Passage
Most doulas lean heavily in one direction. Very clinical OR heavily holistic or spiritual. My work bridges both.
Evidence-Based Care
Evidence based support helps us make decisions and maintain autonomy. I am up-to-date on the best available research to help you:
-understand the meaning of choices and give you options
-break down the benefits and risks of each choice
-ensure interventions are framed with clarity instead of fear
-act as a buffer in the room, give you time and space to process your choices
-ask clear, grounded questions
Physiology-First Preparation
Whether you are planning a medicated or unmedicated birth, preparing your body, mind and nervous system for labor is essential! We do this together using:
Positioning
Breathwork and regulation tools
Hormonal literacy
Nervous system conditioning
Movement during pregnancy to prepare for the marathon that is birth
Emotional preparation
Understanding how birth works — not just what to expect.
Advocacy & Informed Consent
Informed consent is not transactional. It is relational.
I help you:
Maintain autonomy in medical environments
Educate on how to advocate for yourself/your partner and respectfully and assertively communicate
Ensure your voice remains centered in the room by acting as your advocate
Nervous-System–Centered Labor Support
Labor intensity is not only physical — it is neurological.
I support you in:
Staying within your window of tolerance
Regulating during surges
Reducing adrenaline spikes
Preventing unnecessary escalation
Moving through intensity with steadiness
A regulated nervous system often changes the entire trajectory of birth.
Birth as a Rite of Passage
Preparation with me goes beyond positions and coping tools
We also prepare for:
Identity shifts
Relationship changes
Emotional thresholds
Fear release
Integration into motherhood
Navigating the tools necessary to meet the changes and transformation that bringing a child into the world brings to your identity, your relationships, your daily life, your job and life as a whole.
Whether your birth unfolds physiologically or with intervention, my goal is the same:
That you enter motherhood feeling intact, empowered, and deeply met.
The Mother’s Cottage Roadmap
This is not a childbirth course. It's a complete preparation for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the profound transition into parenthood.
Over the years, I've read the books, completed the trainings, attended births, cared for mothers and families postpartum, supported breastfeeding journeys, studied herbal medicine, nervous system regulation, birth physiology, and explored the transformative experience of matrescence. Through every training, every birth, and every family I've supported, I found myself wishing there was one trusted place parents could turn for all of this information.
That's why I created this resource library.
It brings together the most valuable lessons from evidence-based research, trusted books, professional trainings, clinical experience, and holistic traditions into one thoughtfully curated, easy-to-follow guide. Blending science, practical tools, and holistic wisdom, it gives families the knowledge and confidence they need to prepare for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and life with a new baby.
No more spending hours piecing together information from dozens of books, blogs, podcasts, and social media accounts. No more wondering which advice to trust or falling down confusing internet rabbit holes. Everything is organized in one comprehensive resource, so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing for one of the most meaningful transitions of your life.
Hospital Birth Support in Los Angeles
Many of my clients are planning hospital births. Los Angeles hospitals move quickly. Interventions can escalate fast. Language can feel clinical. Decisions can feel urgent. You do not have to choose between holistic support and hospital safety. You can have both.
I help you:
Understand your options every step of the way
Create a calm, peaceful birth space
Advocate for your values and preferences
Navigate inductions with clarity
Prepare for epidural or unmedicated birth
Labor inside a hospital room confidently with positioning and available tools
Explore VBAC safely and confidently
Ask informed questions during interventions
Stay embodied even inside medical systems
I have supported families birthing at major Los Angeles hospitals including Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Santa Monica, Huntington Hospital, Kaiser facilities, and others.
—-> I take insurance, am CARROT approved and offer spaces for sliding scale clients. <—-
TEND PACKAGE (VIRTUAL)
Investment: $1,500
*For clients who do not want in-person support or are not in Los Angeles- Comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, birth preparation, private classes, virtual labor and birth support and virtual postpartum support.
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What we cover in our Zoom sessions:
-nervous system preparation
-fear processing
-birth as a rite of passage
-physiology of birth
-birth prep and preferences
-interventions (epidural, C-section, hospital flow)
-comfort measures
-partner Training
-identity shifts
-postpartum preparation
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empowerment and education on how to advocate for yourself and your values during labor and birth
unpacking fears
techniques for coping with pain
guidance on creating your birth intentions/plan
evidence-based guidance and support: I stay up to date on the current research and look to only the highest quality studies so that you can make informed decisions that are aligned with your values
hospital setting / interventions / newborn procedures
stages of labor, labor positions + physiology of birth
natural ways to ease pain and encourage labor
partners- guidance on how to support your loved one during labor, hands-on tools to stay involved, and reassurance when you need it.
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A private class where we will discuss:
Birth as a rite of passage
The physiology of birth (how our brains, bodies and baby move through birth) and how we can support this system.
How to train our nervous system for birth
Hypnobirthing techniques
Hormones, anatomy and physiology
Signs and stages of labor
Comfort measures for labor (breathing, massage, and movement)
Positions to help baby move down and out
Partner support
Birthing options/preferences
Medical interventions and medications
Inductions and cesarean
Counter pressure techniques
Bodily autonomy and informed consent
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I am available every day of the week to support your throughout your pregnancy, discuss prenatal appointments with your provider, address and support emotions and fears coming up, help navigate pregnancy ailments and everything in between
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I will be available 24 hours per day when you go into labor to support you virtually (by phone/FaceTime/Zoom) throughout your labor and birth. I am here to witness you, offer emotional support, help with positioning, help guide decision making at home and in the hospital, talk through all recommendations being given by your hospital birth team, offer evidence-based knowledge and help you advocate for yourself.
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I will be available by phone/text/Zoom for the first two weeks post birth for emotional support, healing support and to help you navigate newborn care, answer feeding questions, etc..
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While we see each other in person in your home about 3 times, I am in communication with my clients throughout their pregnancy via Zoom, by text and by phone. Our in-person meetings with include:
Intake- I spend time getting to know you more intimately, discuss birth as a rite of passage, your hopes for your labor and birth, fears that are coming up for you and everything in between. This is where we lay our foundation to build off us over the course of your pregnancy.
Navigating hospital policies, mini childbirth education, rehearsal of positioning, comfort measures, partner support, how to advocate for yourself/your partner.
Coming together again in the final weeks of your pregnancy to finalize your birth preferences, explore what-ifs, check-in emotionally and tie up loose ends.
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This bounded workbook thoughtfully curated by me contains grounded and beautiful mindfulness exercises, journal prompts and activities to help you prepare for birth and the profound transformation into motherhood, bond with your baby and reconnect with your body.
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I am available every day of the week to support your throughout your pregnancy, discuss prenatal appointments with your provider, address and support emotions and fears coming up, help navigate pregnancy ailments and everything in between
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On-Call beginning at 38 weeks
I join you in active labor at your home or at your birth location, or by phone if you are a virtual client
Throughout the birth process I will be with you as a grounding force and to provide a sense of safety as you navigate the birth process. I will give suggestions for labor positions, coping, breath work, relevant evidence-based information and more
I will stay with you through the golden hour to ensure your baby is feeding well and to answer any questions that may arise.
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I (approx 2 hr) home visit within one week after birth to process your birth and answer any questions you may have about your baby, your healing, feeding, sleep and more. As a certified Lactation Specialist, I will support you with feeding- we will do a feeding together with your baby, discuss lactation and address any concerns you may have. (You may add more postpartum days, belly binding, foot baths and massage if you choose!)
SEED PACKAGE
Investment: $2,500
*Ideal for those who have given birth before or are taking educational classes else-wear. This package is also available to virtual clients.
ROOT PACKAGE
Investment: $3,000
*this package is for those that want deeper labor and birth support, private classes and more support navigating lactation and the postpartum period.
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Trimester by trimester guide to caring for and honoring your body and your baby through every phase of pregnancy, including:
week-by-week nutritional requirements and how to achieve them
holistic cures to common pregnancy ailments, such as morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, swelling, fatigue, anxiety and more
herbal support for pregnancy and preparation for labor (herbal tinctures and teas available for additional cost)
how to choose a care-provider
yoga, movement and exercise to help prepare your body and baby for birth
support by phone/text 7 days per week throughout pregnancy
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While we see each other in person in your home about 3 times, I am in communication with my clients throughout their pregnancy via Zoom, by text and by phone. Our in-person meetings with include:
Intake- I spend time getting to know you more intimately, discuss birth as a rite of passage, talk through your hopes for your birth, fears that are coming up for you and everything in between. This is where we lay our foundation to build off us over the course of your pregnancy.
Two-hour childbirth class where we discuss birth as a rite of passage, the physiology of birth (how our brains and bodies move through this process) and how we can support this system, rehearse laboring positions, talk about partner’s role and support, self-advocacy, hospital policies and how to move through them and so much more.
Coming together again in the final weeks of your pregnancy to finalize your birth plan, check-in emotionally and tie up loose ends.
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This bounded workbook thoughtfully curated by me contains grounded and beautiful mindfulness exercises, journal prompts and activities to help you prepare for birth and the profound transformation into motherhood, bond with your baby and reconnect with your body.
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A private class where we will discuss:
Birth as a rite of passage
The physiology of birth (how our brains, bodies and baby move through birth) and how we can support this system.
Hormones, anatomy and physiology
Signs and stages of labor
Comfort measures for labor (breathing, massage, and movement)
Positions to help baby move down and out
Partner support
Birthing options/preferences
Medical interventions and medications
Inductions and cesarean
Counter pressure techniques
Bodily autonomy and informed consent
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Hypnobirthing-Unpacking beliefs and de-programming from fearful and negative rhetoric around birth and instead establishing a mindset of trust in yourself, your baby and the birthing process. Use of positioning and breath work, meditations, visualizations and affirmations to help us cope with pain, relax and stay in your “birth brain”
Lactation: As a certified lactation consultant, we will discuss all things lactation and feeding- latch, positioning, pumping, proper bottle feeding, identifying hunger cues, signs of fullness, how to know if baby is getting enough milk, proper position and latch (breast and bottle) and provide cures for common breast ailments, such as nipple and breast soreness and engorgement, as well as how partner can support.
Newborn Care:
Baby massage and it’s many benefits
Navigating physical and emotional development
Umbilical cord care
Healthy sleep environment
Herbal salves and baths as well as recommendations on the cleanest and safest products for baby
Establishing safe practices in sleeping, bathing, feeding and swaddling
Proper bathing techniques
Benefits of skin-to-skin and baby wearing
Postpartum Prep-
How our bodies change and heal postpartum
What to expect of your body in the first 6 weeks
Holistic ways to address healing, optimize milk supply, ground your nervous system and stabilize hormones.
Hormonal changes and emotional loads
What to expect of your baby
Sleep expectations and sleep biology of babies
Navigating a new identity as an individual and within your relationships
How to prepare for your postpartum period- what you need, what you don’t
Nutritional needs and foods to eat to optimize healing and milk supply
Healing methods
How to best prepare a support team outside of our time together
Boundary setting
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I am available every day of the week to support your throughout your pregnancy, discuss prenatal appointments with your provider, address and support emotions and fears coming up, help navigate pregnancy ailments and everything in between
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On-Call 24/7
I join you in active labor at your home or at your birth location.
Throughout the birth process I will be with you as a grounding force and to provide a sense of safety as you navigate the birth process. I will give suggestions for labor positions, coping, breath work, relevant evidence-based information and more
I will stay with you through the golden hour to ensure your baby is feeding well and to answer any questions that may arise.
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One (3 hour) in home visit within one week of birth to make you an Ayurvedic meal and fresh tea, process your birth and answer any questions you may have about your baby, your healing, feeding, sleep and more. As a certified Lactation Specialist, I will support you with feeding- we will do a feeding together with your baby, discuss lactation and address any concerns you may have.
(You may add more postpartum days, belly binding, foot baths and massage if you choose!)
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I will be available my phone/text the first two weeks post birth for emotional support, healing support and to help you navigate newborn care, answer feeding questions, etc..
BLOOM PACKAGE
Investment: $4300
*birth + postpartum- this package offers support throughout pregnancy (nutrition, movement, mindfulness exercises, holistic support for common ailments and more) 1:1 classes, birth support and 6 postpartum sessions.
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Over the years, I've read the books, completed the trainings, attended births, cared for mothers and families postpartum, supported breastfeeding journeys, studied herbal medicine, nervous system regulation, birth physiology, and explored the transformative experience of matrescence. Through every training, every birth, and every family I've supported, I found myself wishing there was one trusted place parents could turn for all of this information.
That's why I created this resource library.
It brings together the most valuable lessons from evidence-based research, trusted books, professional trainings, clinical experience, and holistic traditions into one thoughtfully curated, easy-to-follow guide.
Blending science, practical tools, and holistic wisdom, it gives families the knowledge and confidence they need to prepare for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and life with a new baby.
No more spending hours piecing together information from dozens of books, blogs, podcasts, and social media accounts. No more wondering which advice to trust or falling down confusing internet rabbit holes. Everything is organized in one comprehensive resource, so you can spend less time searching and more time preparing for one of the most meaningful transitions of your life.
Topics Covered:
Pregnancy & Preparing Your Body
• Trimester by trimester guide to nutritional needs and how to source them
• Herbs and supplements to support pregnancy, plus brand recommendations
• Movement, stretching, and body balancing
• Pelvic mobility and optimal fetal positioning
• Preparing your body for labor naturallyUnderstanding Birth
• The physiology of labor
• Every stage of labor explained
• How labor progresses—and why every birth is different
• Pain, intensity, and the nervous system
• Understanding contractions, cervical change, and fetal positioning• Preparing the nervous system for birth
• Labor positions for every stage of labor
• How to support baby’s descent through the pelvis
Comfort Measures & Coping Skills
• Breathing techniques
• Hypnobirthing basics
• Partner support techniques
• Massage, acupressure, TENS, rebozo, peanut ball, birth comb, hydrotherapy
• Creating a calm birth environmentMaking Informed Decisions
• Evidence-based birth practices
• Understanding common interventions and newborn procedures
• Induction: methods, benefits, risks, and alternatives• The evidence behind:
• Epidurals
• Cesarean birth
• VBAC• Big Baby
• Low fluid
• And more!
• Informed consent and advocacy
• Building a birth plan that worksPreparing Your Mind & Nervous System
• Reducing fear around birth
• Nervous system regulation
• Somatic preparation
• Working with labor intensity rather than against it
• Building confidence and resilienceYour Partner’s Role
• How partners can provide meaningful support
• Communication during labor
• Advocacy as a team
• Emotional and physical comfort techniquesBreastfeeding & Newborn Care
• How breastfeeding works
• Latch and positioning
• Common feeding challenges
• Newborn behavior• Science of sleep
• Sleep conditioning and environment
• Newborn development
• What babies truly need in the early weeksThe Postpartum Period
• Holistic healing after vaginal birth and cesarean birth
• The ancient Ayurvedic blueprint to healing
• Postpartum food and recipes to support healing, optimize lactation and support mood
• Nutrition and herbs for recovery• Postpartum physiology
• What to expect
• How to prepare your life, your home and your relationships
• Managing visitors and creating boundaries
• Pelvic floor healing• Mental and emotional health- what to expect and how to support
Postpartum Planning
• Creating a realistic postpartum plan
• Building your village before baby arrives• Pantry lists for a prepared meal plan
• Preparing your relationships for this huge transition
Beyond Birth
• Matrescence and identity shifts
• The nervous system after birth
• The transition into parenthood
• Supporting your relationship
• Why birth is more than just having a baby—it’s becoming a parentNewborn Care
• Infant sleep biology
• How to care for your newborn
• Understanding newborn behavior
• How to care for your newborn
• Soothing techniques
• Ayurvedic & Traditional Wisdom
• Common newborn myths
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This bounded workbook thoughtfully curated by me contains grounded and beautiful mindfulness exercises, journal prompts and activities to help you prepare for birth and the profound transformation into motherhood, bond with your baby and reconnect with your body.
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A private class where we will discuss:
Birth as a rite of passage
The physiology of birth (how our brains, bodies and baby move through birth) and how we can support this system.
Hormones, anatomy and physiology
Signs and stages of labor
Comfort measures for labor (breathing, massage, and movement)
Positions to help baby move down and out
Partner support
Birthing options/preferences
Medical interventions and medications
Inductions and cesarean
Counter pressure techniques
Bodily autonomy and informed consent
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I am available every day of the week to support your throughout your pregnancy, discuss prenatal appointments with your provider, address and support emotions and fears coming up, help navigate pregnancy ailments and everything in between
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On-Call 24/7
I join you in active labor at your home or at your birth location,
Throughout the birth process I will be with you as a grounding force and to provide a sense of safety as you navigate the birth process. I will give suggestions for labor positions, coping, breath work, relevant evidence-based information and more
I will stay with you through the golden hour to ensure your baby is feeding well and to answer any questions that may arise.
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Three (4 hour) postpartum sessions to include:
Warm, organic and healing meals and fresh tea from my garden
Answer any questions you may have about your baby, your healing, feeding, sleep and more.
Belly binding, massage and womb warming
Farm style foot baths
As a certified Lactation Specialist, I will support you with feeding- we will do a feeding together with your baby, discuss lactation and address any concerns you may have.
Practical home support (laundry, dishes, tidying)
*You may add more postpartum days, massage, womb warming and more if you choose!
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As a certified Lactation Specialist I will be on-call for you feeding needs. I will assist with lactation and feeding concerns- latch, positioning, pumping, proper bottle feeding, identifying hunger cues, signs of fullness, how to know if baby is getting enough milk, proper position and latch (breast and bottle) and provide cures for common breast ailments, such as nipple and breast soreness and engorgement, as well as how partner can support.
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I will be available my phone/text the first 4 weeks post birth for emotional support, healing support and to help you navigate newborn care, answer feeding questions, etc..
PLANNED CESAREAN (C-SECTION) SUPPORT
Investment: $1,000
Cesarean births deserves just as much preparation, support, and reverence as any other birth experience.A planned cesarean is not “less than.” It is still your birth story.I offer a dedicated Planned Cesarean Doula Support Package for families who want personalized support before, during, and after their birth.
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I help clients understand:
What happens before surgery
What the operating room experience is like
What recovery realistically looks like
Gentle cesarean options that may be available
Ways to advocate for a more connected, family-centered birth experience
How to have a grounded, calm, beautiful surgical birth
This preparation often helps reduce anxiety and increase feelings of confidence going into surgery.
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During surgery, I provide:
Emotional grounding
Calm, continuous support
Breathing guidance
Reassurance during intense moments
Help maintaining connection to the birth experience
Many clients worry a C-section will feel cold or overly clinical. Having dedicated support can help the experience feel more human, intentional, and emotionally held.
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Cesarean births deserves just as much preparation, support, and reverence as any other birth experience. A planned cesarean is not “less than.” It is still your birth story. We discuss birth as a rite of passage, identity shifts and how to prepare for new-parenthood
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I support recovery through:
Feeding support
Gentle newborn care guidance
Ayurvedic postpartum care practices
Rest and nourishment planning
Emotional processing and birth integration
Nervous system support
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I am available every day of the week to support your throughout your pregnancy, discuss prenatal appointments with your provider, address and support emotions and fears coming up, help navigate pregnancy ailments and everything in between
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I will be available by phone/text/Zoom for the first two weeks post birth for emotional support, healing support and to help you navigate newborn care, answer feeding questions, etc..
add-on services
“First Day Home” Maternal Wellness and Rest Session
Pricing: $450 per day for 5 hours
*Done within a week of birth
A day of deep maternal caregiving and rest. We focus on your healing, processing your experience and nourishing your body. The day is slow and warm and beautiful. We do feedings together and address any concerns or questions you may have. You are served meals on a beautiful tray and receive:
*Abhyanga oil treatment
*womb moxi
*belly binding
*farm style herbal foot bath
*lactation, pumping and bottle-feeding support from me, a certified lactation counselor
*2 organic, warm & nourishing meals (2 servings each) prepared in your home. I will grocery shop prior (cost of food not included)
*homemade herbal teas to support mood, optimize lactation and promote healing
*clean laundry, bed linens and house tidying
LEARN MORE ABOUT MY TREATMENTS HERE
Overnight Support
10 hours overnight- $650
This 10 hour night support is geared to help you navigate your first nights home with baby, give you a sense of comfort and safety and and allow you some much needed rest after the marathon that is birth. It includes lactation support, healing support, sleep arrangement suggestions, night-time routines and more.
The Cost Of A Birth Doula In Los Angeles
Investing in Your Birth Experience
Birth is one of life’s most powerful journeys, and the right support can shape it in profound and lasting ways. Choosing a doula is not simply a financial decision — it is an investment in your emotional safety, your physiological well-being, your birth experience, and your transition into motherhood.
The support you receive during this time can influence your confidence, your recovery, your mental health, your relationship with your baby, and the way you remember your birth for the rest of your life.
Investing in your birth is one of the most powerful gifts you can give to yourself, your baby, and your family.
Why Doula Support Matters - The Evidence Is Clear!
Decades of research show that having a doula significantly improves outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Hiring a doula is associated with:
39% decrease in cesarean birth
15% increase in spontaneous vaginal birth
10% shorter labor
31% decrease in dissatisfaction with the birth experience
Lower use of Pitocin, epidurals, and other interventions
Reduced likelihood of postpartum depression & anxiety
Improved bonding, confidence, and early breastfeeding
This is why organizations such as ACOG, WHO, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend continuous labor support.
—-> Want to explore what you’re actually paying for when you hire a birth doula? Read more here.