About


Who I am

​Philosophy


As an experienced and Certified Doula and midwife student my role is to assist you and your partner in achieving the goals you want and to support your wishes. As your doula, I will guide, comfort and nurture you through this amazing journey.


​​Credentials


Certified Labor Doula

Cornerstone Doula Training 2015

Certified Postpartum Doula

Cornerstone Doula Training 2014

Diploma of Child Development Education

City College of San Francisco 2010 (12 units)

Services


I'm excited to meet you and learn more about your wishes.

Birth Doula Support. Continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a birthing mother and her family.

Consider the advantage of having a doula who is versed in the signs of labor, can normalize what you are experiencing, is knowledgable about obstetrical language and options, and is capable of supporting you and your partner at home, in the car and at your birth location.

  • A free consultation: We will meet to get to know each other, and learn how I can meet your birthing needs.
  • Phone and email support throughout your pregnancy
  • A pre-natal visit (usually lasts 2-4 hours) to talk about your birth preferences and finalize a birth plan.
  • An awesome measures workshop to learn optimal fetal positioning, massage, counterpressure, water therapy, aromatherapy, TENS, rebozo, position recommendations that may contribute to a more active, shorter, and easier labor, relaxation techniques, positive affirmations, guided tools and resources for family members to skillfully assist you during labor.
  • Active labor support at your home and/or at the hospital until 1-3 hours after the birth
  • Photographs of your birth experience if desired.
  • 2 - 3 Postpartum visits.

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Postpartum Doula Support. Congratulations on the birth of your little acorn!

The first weeks postpartum are filled with wonder as you marvel at your newborn babe. It can also be an extremely challenging time for new families. I'm here to help you navigate the nuances of this precious time. Postpartum Doulas are a wonderful gift! If friends or family aren’t sure what to get your family, ask them for pre-purchased postpartum doula care!

Duties in the package can include:

  • Breastfeeding Counseling/Latch And Positioning Help
  • Understanding Baby Cues
  • Diapering and Baby Care Sibling
  • Nutrition Support
  • Light Housekeeping and Cooking
  • Errands
  • Resources & Referrals (massage, acupuncture, support groups, pediatric chiropractors, green baby goods,etc.)
  • Non judgmental support for family Organize the home and nursery Take care of baby’s laundry
  • Screen for postpartum mood disorders
  • Sleeping solutions and how to get enough sleep in the first weeks
  • Help create a nurturing & quiet environment for the family
  • Assist the family by organizing offers of help from friends and extended family to create a structuredflow of help
  • Care for baby when parents want to shower, nap, or spend some special time with older child(ren)
  • Hands-on education for infant and mama care
  • Prepare pump supplies or bottles
  • Babywearing assistance, education, and demonstrations
  • Caring for mama as she recovers from birth
  • Processing the birth experience
  • Soothing Baby

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Day & Night Support Postpartum Packages.

  • A $150 deposit required upon hire to secure the first four hours of support including any consult time in person, by text, email, or phone. I request a minimum of four hours of support but can work as many or as few hours above that, which is something we will determine together as you are in a position to better assess your needs once baby has joined the family.
  • Hours and length of service varies from client to client depending on the family’s needs. I am able to provide part-time and full-time support with shifts of no less than 4 hours a day and up to 12 hrs. I am available to provide support up to 7 days a week.
  • Overnight doula support focuses primarily on baby care to insure that baby is properly cared for while the new parents rest.
  • Please contact me as soon as you decide you might be interested in hiring a postpartum doula as I want to be available to my clients wholeheartedly.
  • *The family always has the right to purchase an extension of hours based on their needs and the postpartum doula’s availability.1/2 of the total fee is due at the time of hire. This is a non refundable deposit which will hold your postpartum doula’s schedule. The other 1/2 is due after the baby is born.

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Nutrition Services with Chef Karina. The foods you choose to eat can have a significant impact on your health and well-being.

Karina is a chef dietitian nutritionist, Cordon Bleu-certified chef, Credentialed Culinary Arts Instructor and owner of FIT FOOD SF.

Her recipes are for busy people who wish to stay healthy or loose weight. Karina's meals are for postpartum moms and moms struggling to feed their families nourishing meals while the clock is ticking.

As an on-the-go working mom herself, Karina understood early on that it is possible to cook like a chef while eating like a nutritionist.


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Doulas & Moms
Phone

(415) 846-6575

Doulas & Moms
E-mail

inbox@doulasnmoms.com




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