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birth doula in the eAst bay area

Transform your fears into confidence in the birth room.

I'm here to empower you with knowledge, support, and advocacy for the birth experience you've always envisioned.

BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

Birth is one of the biggest days of your life. Let’s prepare for it!

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Maybe right now you feel...

  • Excited but stressed for the big day, knowing you're underprepared

  • Scared of all the things that could go wrong, as birth is unpredictable

  • Trying to sort through all your options, such as medicated or unmedicated birth

  • Anxious about the pain and physical challenges of labor

  • Uncertain about how to communicate your needs and preferences to your birth team

  • Worried about potential interventions or complications during birth

  • Unsure if you and your body can do this.

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Your best birth is one where...

  • You have a supportive team that respects your choices and preferences

  • You have a plan for how you want your birth to go, even if it ends up not going as planned

  • You're well-informed about your options and have a dedicated advocate in the birth room

  • You feel empowered to make decisions that align with your values and needs

  • You have effective coping strategies for managing pain and discomfort

  • You feel a sense of calm and trust in your body's ability to birth

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WHY I LOVE THIS WORK

I’m passionate about being a birth doula because I was you!

I had my daughter in 2023, and her birth was a bittersweet experience. I was so excited to meet her, but also fearful of the unknowns. I didn’t have the information and support I needed, so I ended up having a cesarean and feeling disempowered. After overcoming my experience and becoming a certified birth doula, my passion is to help other families with the informational and emotional support that I needed too. I’m ready to help you feel excited and empowered with every contraction!

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BIRTH SERVICES

Birth services can also be combined with postpartum and sleep services for a holistic package!

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Prenatal planing

Our prenatal planing services are designed to provide comprehensive support and education for expectant parents throughout their pregnancy journey. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where both parents feel well-informed, confident, and actively involved in the pregnancy and birthing process. We also aim to prepare you for your postpartum, focusing not only on your healing process, but also on your adjustment with a new life. These visits are tailored to help you align your birth and postpartum experience with your personal goals and values, ultimately leading to better birth outcomes, a more positive childbirth experience and a thriving postpartum period.

    • 3 Prenatal Visits of up to 2 hours (Virtual or In-Person) to prepare you for your birth and postpartum covering this areas:

      • Birth Education & Preferences

      • Lactation & Newborn Care.

      • Postpartum Planing (healing, support system, mental health and more).

      • Any other topics you may have questions about.

    • Educational materials to refer back when needed.

    • Phone and email support as needed through the duration of our time together.

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bIRTH SUPPORT

As your dedicated birth doula, I provide comprehensive support throughout your pregnancy and the transformative journey of childbirth. From our first conversation to your baby's arrival, I'm here to educate, empower, and stand by you. Our goal is to provide you with emotional, physical and informational support, that will make you feel prepared, informed, confident, and supported at every turn. Together, we'll create a positive and comfortable birthing experience tailored to the birth of your dreams!

    • A free consultation to determine if we’re a good fit for the birth you desire.

    • Prenatal visits where we get to know each other better, create your birth plan, prepare your body for labor, get educated on all things contractions, pushing, and mindset, plan for your postpartum and more.

    • Educational materials to refer back when needed.

    • 24/7 on-call availability leading up to your due date.

    • Virtual or in person support during early labor to guide you through managing your energy and pace. 

    • In person support during active labor, where I’ll join you at the hospital or birth center and be with you through the waves of birth.

    • Postpartum visits to integrate the birth experience with newborn care guidance and holistic healing practices.

    • 24/7 emotional support. 

CLIENT LOVE

“Jaqueline made this special time even more special for my family.  I cannot recommend Jaqueline enough to any new parent(s) looking for outstanding care and support.”

- STACEY F.

FREQUENTLY ASKED.

FREQUENTLY ASKED.

frequently asked

  • Studies show that doulas significantly increase birth satisfaction, and decrease the use of unnecessary interventions. Your birth doula is also your advocate to help you stick to your birth plan, even if you experience push back from your nurses or doctor. I also help my clients prepare for birth, which means they enter the birth room with more confidence in their ability to birth their baby, decreasing anxiety and fear!

  • We support all types of birth! Including natural, medicated, and cesarean births. Our goal is to help you have a safe, positive, and fulfilling birth experience, no matter how you choose to give birth.

  • If I can’t attend your birth due to a family emergency, being sick, etc, I will have a backup doula that will replace me. You’ll learn about my backup doula in our prenatal meetings, so you’re familiar with her!

  • I recommend booking your birth doula services in your second trimester. This ensures I have space for you on my calendar, and we have plenty of time to build our relationship!

  • Yes! I can help you manage early labor, educate you through pregnancy, offer emotional and mental support during birth, and provide immediate postpartum care.

  • Yay! I’d love to get to know you better, please use the button below to book a call and we can talk it over!

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