Services

• Complimentary Initial Consultation

• Phone and email support at any time

• Access continuous support through phone and email throughout the duration of my services.

• Resources and referrals throughout my length of services

  • Benefit from a wide range of resources and referrals to assist you during pregnancy and postpartum.

• Two - four in-person prenatal visits

• 24-Hour on-call support

  • Receive 24/7 on-call support beginning at 38 weeks, ensuring you are never alone when you need assistance.

• Continuous labor support

  • Experience continuous support from my arrival until you and your new baby are comfortably settled.

• Postpartum Visits

  • Two postpartum home visits, providing extended care and support during your postpartum period. A big focus of these visits is processing the birth experience. For extended postpartum doula support, see below.

$2000 (read more about sliding scale here)

Medi-Cal and Kaiser health plans both offer the following at no co-pay.

• One initial 90-minute visit.

• Up to eight additional visits that may be provided in any combination of prenatal and postpartum visits.

• Support during labor and delivery (including labor and delivery resulting in a stillbirth), abortion or miscarriage.

• Up to two extended three-hour postpartum visits after the end of a pregnancy.

Birth support funded by insurance is essentially the same as birth support paid out of pocket, with a few minor restrictions.

As a postpartum doula, I provide

• Emotional Support:

  • Compassionate listening and encouragement

  • Assistance with adjusting to new family dynamics

  • Support in processing your birth experience

• Physical Support:

  • Light household tasks

  • Meal preparation and nutritional guidance

  • Assistance with newborn care and soothing techniques

• Informational Support:

  • Breastfeeding and lactation support

  • Newborn care education (diapering, bathing, sleep routines)

  • Tips and resources for self-care and recovery

• Practical Support:

  • Sibling adjustment support

  • Referrals to local resources and professionals

  • Support with scheduling and managing pediatric appointments

  My minimum is an 15-hour contract. I charge $35 per hour in Sonoma and Marin Counties, and $40 in San Francisco and Napa.