Doulas in Sacramento, California (Sacramento County)

Hello!
I'm Katie. I'm a wife, a mother, an animal lover and an avid outdoors-woman. My passions are for serving others, raising my children, advocating for healthy, peaceful birthing, good nutrition, training horses and using essential oils. My passion for birth began when I got pregnant with our first child in 2010. I knew that I wanted to make the choices that would set me and our baby up for as healthy and peaceful of a beginning as possible. I embarked on a journey of learning about the design of pregnancy and birth that landed me where I am today...passionate and excited about a woman's God given ability to birth her baby with confidence! My excitement to support others through their journey was inspired by the positive birth experience I'd hoped for with our daughter. I had learned that peace doesn't come from being able to plan and execute every detail of the birth. Rather, a peaceful birth experience comes from an ability to surrender to the process and to have confidence in the design. I also learned what a positive difference the right kind of support can have on a woman during that process. So I obtained my DONA International Birth Doula Certification in 2013 and have been enjoying my work of supporting families toward their birthing goals ever since! My goal as a doula is to support people's needs emotionally, physically and in acquiring the necessary information to achieve their ideal birth for their family. I believe that the experience of bringing your child into the world is sacred and one that leaves a lasting imprint on one's family. I believe it's important for every person or couple to consider the significance of this occasion in their lives. It's my goal as an honored addition to the birthing team to provide assistance that seems subtle but is very beneficial. Not interfering with the intimate bond of the expecting couple, but rather working toward complimenting their unity through the process. Or being that gentle but constant companion a woman may need if she's journeying through her birth on her own.

Services and Fees:
I offer a free consultation to any new potential clients for us to meet and decide if I'm a good fit for you as your doula. I am available via phone, text or email to answer any questions I might be able to assist you with throughout the duration of your pregnancy. My clients are welcome to attend my childbirth class where I share ways to cope with labor that create a positive mental and physical atmosphere ideal for your body to give birth. We'll talk about comfort measures, ideal positions for labor and birth, and ways to communicate your wishes through a written birth plan. I will also meet with you during your last trimester of pregnancy to discuss your concerns, wishes, goals, your vision for your birth and how I may help you best. I will commit to be on-call 24hrs a day from two weeks before your due date until the birth. I will stay with you from the onset of active labor until the birth of your baby and remain with you for as long as is needed to help you establish your first breastfeeding if you desire. I can take pictures of your birth and your baby if you wish. I will meet with you for one postpartum visit to help process and finalize the birth experience. I can provide you with references for specialized care if needed. My fee for all my services listed here is $850.... See More

Deanna's birthing philosophy is simple; Your Birth, Your Way. Deanna has been practicing as a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator for seventeen years and has attended approximately 250 births. She has been certified as a Birth Doula from 2001; currently re-certified with DONA. Deanna is a Certified Lactation Educator with CAPPA and has also been a Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner. Deanna has additional extensive training in Assisted Reproductive Technologies, VBAC support, and Perinatal Loss Support.... See More

Respected experienced and nurturing

Providing trauma-informed care for families and pregnant people including therapy, mentorship, coaching, consultation, groups and doula services. Sliding scale and reduced fees available.

Congratulations on your growing family!

I became a doula because of my love of supporting physiological birth. As a birth doula, I attend birth in all settings. I truly believe birth is sacred and hold that reverence when entering the space. When working as a postpartum doula, I love helping new parents get as much sleep as possible and are well nourished.

My philosophy as a doula is that every birthing person deserves evidence-based information, emotional support and comfort measures. Empowered birthing people are confident going into labor and that is key to having an optimal experience.... See More

My name is Kara Edwards, I am a full spectrum doula, herbalist, student midwife and student of holistic nutrition. As a doula, I support people through all phases of pregnancy and birth, no matter the outcome, and through postpartum. With evidence based, non-biased, compassionate companionship at the center, my goal is to contribute to your feeling of safety & self empowerment on the journey to rebirth, pregnancy, labor and transition into parenthood. I serve San Joaquin and Stanislas counties.... See More

I am Carmen Herlihy, a DONA-certified birth doula. I am also a postpartum doula trained by the San Francisco General Hospital doula program. While working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the women's clinic at SFGH, I had the opportunity to become a doula in 2010, and it has been the most rewarding work ever imaginable. I am also a Massage Therapist.

I grew up in Barcelona and speak fluent Spanish, as well as Catalan and French. I feel strongly about wanting to support women, partners, and families in this process of welcoming babies to the world. If you are interested in my services, message or call me - I look forward to helping you.

I have received Covid vaccination and all vacines are up to date.

License, Certifications and/or Trainings

DONA Birth Doula Id # 10944
Licensed Vocational Nurse Id # 218073

Education and Experience

Massage Therapist - Trained at San Francisco School of Massage.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Worked at SFGH in the women's clinic for 6 years. Worked with pregnant women as a main resource person in pregnancy centering groups with midwives. Also worked with high risk pregnancies, & breastfeeding classes.

Doula - DONA Birth Doula certified. Trained at San Francisco General Hospital Doula Course. I was a volunteer doula for 4 years at labor and delivery - San Francisco General Hospital. I speak fluent Spanish and grew up in Barcelona, Spain.

Breastfeeding Educator.

I am available for home visits.

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Carmen Herlihy Doula

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People who are pregnant have so many options for where and how to give birth in the California Bay Area and Central Valley. Whether you are choosing homebirth, community birth, or hospital birth, the Harmony Doula Group has a combined 40 years of experience training doulas and supporting births of all kinds, from low risk to high. When you hire us, you get a team of experts working together and dedicated to helping you have your best pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience. All our packages include childbirth, newborn care, postpartum recovery, and lactation education and support so that you can have your best start to parenting, whether it's your first time or your fifth time welcoming a baby.

We don't empower you. That power comes from within you. Our mission is to provide support and information, so you can make the choices you feel are right for you, respecting your individual birthing and parenting philosophies. No judgment, no agendas, just loving kindness and the consideration of you.... See More