Birth Doula

Birth brings together the mind, body, and spirit, and I love engaging with all three aspect in this transformational rite of passage. I will support and empower you on your journey with education, compassionate presence, spiritual support, and hands-on care. I will show up as a grounded, kind, and nurturing member of your birth team—someone who honors your unique path and the deep wisdom of your body. When a partner(s) is involved, I support them in their desired role by offering practical skills, encouragement, and tools for connection. I bring years of experience in embodiment practices, bodywork, somatic counseling, and herbal and nutritional knowledge to the spaces I support.

My practice is rooted in inclusivity, respect, and the belief that all birthing people deserve to feel safe, seen, empowered, and celebrated. I identify as a queer practitioner and am deeply committed to serving and affirming queer, trans, and non-traditional families. I am currently focusing on working with home birth clients.

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At the core of my work is an understanding that this incredible journey of bringing life into the world can be deeply healing and transformational when it is held with compassion, reverence, and loving kindness.

“Rose is incredibly intuitive, thoughtful and caring. Having her at my birth was the best decision I’ve ever made. She noticed when I needed support without me having to ask. She offered skillful nurturing touch to help my body manage the pain of contractions. She was great at managing logistics, communicating with others in the room on my behalf, and making me feel really cared for and safe the entire time. She really cheered me on and offered strength and encouragement when I needed it most. I’m so grateful for Rose’s support during my birth and would highly recommend her to other birthing people!”
— Aleta P.

Doula Packages

All packages include the following care:

  • A Complimentary Initial Call during which we will discuss your questions and vision for birth. I can answer any questions you might have for me about the kind of support I offer as a doula. This is a good time for us to see if we might be a good fit for working together prior to signing a contract.

  • Prenatal Visits where we will discuss things to do during pregnancy to support your health and comfort, techniques to support your comfort and health during birth, your personal birth plan, the role of your birth partner during labor and after, postpartum preparation, and any other lingering questions you might have. This is an important time for us to develop our connection, for you to prepare for your birth, and where I can learn how I can best support you during birth.

  • Labor Support from week 38 till your baby is born I am on-call and available at anytime for text, phone, and email support. I will join you either at your home or the hospital once labor has begun.

  • Postpartum Home Visits at which I can support you in this new time of having a baby to care by helping you find comfort in your body, lactation guidance, or refer to other professionals such as chiropractor and sleep or lactation specialists. You also will have the opportunity to reflect on your birth experience with me and we can review any questions or concerns you might have.

It would be my honor to be your advocate and guide during this transformational time in your family’s life.

    • 1 prenatal home visit (~34 weeks) & 1 virtual prenatal ( ~37 weeks)

    • Labor & birth support: 24/7 text, phone or email from week 38 till birth

    • 1 home postpartum visits (first week)

    • Rate: $1600-2200 sliding scale

    • 3-4 pre-natal visits( ~ week 34 and 37)

    • labor & birth support: 24/7 text or phone support from week 38 till birth

    • 2-3 postpartum home visits (first weeks & two months)

    • 1 x 90-minute massage session

    • 15% discount on other services

    • Rate: $2500-3000 sliding scale

  • If you have Medi-Cal or Kaiser health insurance you are eligible to receive doula support with no cost or paperwork for you. This includes a total of 11 visits and support at your birth:

    • 1 initial 90 minute visit

    • 8 prenatal or postpartum 20-60 minute in-person or virtual visits

    • Support during labor and delivery for births, abortions, and miscarriages.

    • 2 extended 3 hour postpartum visits

    Please note that if you are not normally covered by Medi-Cal, it is more expansive during pregnancy so you might be eligible now. You can check that here.

  • I have a strong doula team for back-up support and referrals. All of us accept Medi-Cal and Kaiser Insurance and love supporting both home and hospital births. We believe in physiological birth and the spiritual power of birth.

    Mae Wilson - Wild Heart Birthkeeper -is a birth doula, mother, and dancer.

    Magdalena Eschenberg is a queer birth doula and educator with an Evidence Based Birth class.

    Laura Woodlander is also a massage therapist, mother, and birth doula. 707 7479 6070; lwoodlander@gmail.com

    Adi Aboody is a mother, birth doula, herbalist, and ritualist who speaks Spanish and Hebrew.

  • Can we adjust the package?

    • Yes! Let’s create something that works for you.

    How do I choose a price off the sliding scale?

    What happens if you are unavailable to attend my birth due to unforeseen circumstances?

    • I have a strong network of back-up doulas who are also contracted with Kaiser and Medi-Cal. If I suspect there might be a slight possibility that I will not be able to attend your birth, I reach out to these wonderful doulas and find a good match for you.

    What evidence is there that doulas are really helpful?

    • My favorite evidence-based resource has an extensive article on this here that speaks to how doulas reduce Cesarean rates and increase overall satisfaction of birth experience.

Certifications, Trainings, and Professional Memberships:

  • Nourishing Networks of Care: Abortion Support Training, 2025

  • Queer and Trans Reproductive Support, BADT, 2025

  • Dynamic Body Balancing III and IV; Perinatal and Newborn Care, 2025

  • Heart and Hands: Beginning and Advanced Midwifery Intensives w/ Elizabeth Davis, 2024

  • Spinning Babies, Berkeley, CA 2024

  • DONA Birth Doula Training w/ Connie Sultana, 2023

  • Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy w/ Carole Osborne, 2017

  • DONA International Member

  • SoCo Perinatal Network Member

  • Volunteer w/ Better Beginnings: In A Pinch Doula Program

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