FAQs

A birth doula offers holistic, continuous care throughout labor and delivery, providing emotional, physical, and informational support to the birthing person and their partner. Whether it's helping navigate medical decisions, offering comfort techniques to ease pain, or simply being a calming presence in the delivery room, a doula can significantly enhance the birth experience and improve outcomes. Their role is not to replace medical professionals, but to complement the care provided by the medical team, ensuring that the birthing person feels informed, respected, and empowered. 

Black maternal health care is not only a healthcare issue; it’s a moral and social justice issue. The maternal health crisis facing Black women demands urgent attention and action on multiple fronts—better access to care, reducing bias in healthcare settings, addressing the social determinants of health, and confronting systemic racism in healthcare. By ensuring that Black women receive the care, attention, and respect they deserve, we can begin to close the gap in maternal health outcomes and work toward a more just and equitable healthcare system for everyone.

Ultimately, improving Black maternal health care is about saving lives, reducing suffering, and ensuring that all women—regardless of their race or socioeconomic status—have the opportunity to experience safe, healthy, and empowering pregnancies and births.

Numerous studies show that doula support leads to:

• Reduced need for pain medication

• Lower rates of cesarean deliveries

• Increased rates of breastfeeding initiation

• Enhanced maternal satisfaction with the birth experience

In summary, hiring a birth doula can significantly enhance a birthing person’s experience by providing emotional, physical, and informational support throughout labor and delivery. Whether the birth unfolds according to the birth plan or requires unexpected interventions, a doula’s presence can make a profound difference in how a family experiences this pivotal life event.

Please contact me as soon as possible. The more time we have to plan for your unique needs, the better your experience will be. You benefit most if you have ample time to prepare for birth with my support and expertise. I am also a practicing massage therapist, breastfeeding peer counselor, creative and I only take 1-2 births per month. Secure your spot early to ensure you receive the personalized care you deserve.

Sonoma County, Alameda County (Oakland, Alameda), and San Francisco County.

In essence, a birth doula helps the birthing person’s partner by providing emotional reassurance, practical guidance, and physical support during labor and delivery. The doula ensures that the partner feels informed, involved, and empowered to support the birthing person in the best way possible. Whether it’s offering tips on comfort measures, helping with communication, or simply providing emotional support during intense moments, a doula enhances the birth experience for both the birthing person and their partner, contributing to a more positive, collaborative, and memorable experience. 

I earned my certification as a Birth and Postpartum Doula through the Sonoma Heals program, Centering the Doula, which involved 16 hours of training. I became a certified massage therapist through the National Holistic Institute in Santa Rosa, completing an 800-hour training. Additionally, I completed a 20-hour Peer Counselor in Breastfeeding program through More Excellent Way. I have a