My Work

"I had a great feeling about Heather from our first conversation: she was knowledgeable, attentive to my preferences, easy to talk to, confident, the list goes on! I'm grateful to her for all of the support, knowledge, and the peace of mind that she brought us during this momentous event." -Rebecca

Side note before you get into this page! Often times the process of hiring a doula can feel very business like and transactional. There's talk of scheduling, contracts, and fees. But given the nature of what I do I want to emphasize that I do care about developing a relationship with my clients beyond the "official" things! If you're having a rough day, need a question answered, or just want to share something funny or interesting you saw...I'm into it! Also, I'm an open book, if you have any questions there's nothing off limits. Ok, now on to the "official" stuff!

How I Became a Doula

For as long as I can remember I've possessed a deep empathy and a desire to nurture others. After practicing massage therapy for seven years, I felt called to look for new and more impactful ways to serve and uplift using my skills and intuition. After having had two children of my own, the idea of working with families during their journey to parenthood felt like a natural direction to pursue. I received my certification in January of 2019 and I haven't looked back since.

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My Philosophy

As a birth and postpartum doula I strive to offer intentional and evidence based support tailored to you, through active listening and acknowledgement of your personal truths and choices. I aim to become my highest self through service to others while embracing inclusivity and the beauty, complexity, and diversity within each individual and family.​

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Certifications

Additional Training

Certified Labor Doula

Cornerstone Doula Training

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Certified Postpartum Doula

Cornerstone Doula Training

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Massage Therapist and Health Educator

National Holistic Institute

Homebirth

Cornerstone Doula Training

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Induction

Cornerstone Doula Training

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PAIL (Pregnancy and Infancy Loss)

Nneka Hall

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Trauma Informed Care

Jesse Remer and Astrid Castro

Experience

As a doula I have worked with families who are/have chosen/have experienced the following:

Hospital Birth

Homebirth

Unmedicated Birth

Epidurals

Induction

C-Section

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Anxiety

Depression

Fertility Issues

Previous Birth Trauma

Pregnancy Loss

Pregnancy Termination

Lotus Birth

IVF

Single Parenting

LGBTQ Families

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pregnancies

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Memberships

Preterm Birth

Group B Strep Positive

Anemia

Preeclampsia

Cervical Polyps

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I am a proud member of the Mount Diablo Doula Community and Solano Doula Group.

Areas I Serve

I offer birth doula and postpartum doula services to families in the East Bay Area. Solano County, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County, cities including: Vallejo, American Canyon, Napa, Benicia, Fairfield, Vacaville, Cordelia, Crockett, Rodeo, Hercules, Pinole, El Sobrante, San Pablo, Richmond ,El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Pacheco, and Martinez.