About Me

Hi! I'm Heather.

I see my job as your doula kind of like a wedding planner, only for birth! (With a lot more unpredictability mixed in.) Just like last minute things can throw your wedding plans off like bad weather, travel mishaps, and vendor issues...birth can also include some unexpected "bumps" in the road. (Pun intended!)

So while it's my hope your birth plan will go off without a hitch (last pun I swear) and all of our planning will lead to your dream birth, I'm also there to help you navigate any unforeseen issues or complications that may arise.

But no matter what your big day might throw at us, at the end of the day I will be there, basking in your glow as you hold your baby for the very first time.

I can't wait to get started with you.

Warmly,

Heather

Certifications

Certified Labor Doula

Cornerstone Doula Trainings

Certified Postpartum Doula

Cornerstone Doula Trainings

Massage Therapist

National Holistic Institute

Training

Homebirth

Cornerstone Doula Trainings

Induction

Cornerstone Doula Trainings

PAIL (Pregnancy & Infancy Loss)

Nneka Hall

Trauma Informed Care

Jesse Remer and Astrid Castro

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 2018 and I haven't looked back since!

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. I support all families through the entire range of reproductive journeys.

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
VBAC
Pregnancy over 35
Anxiety
Depression
Fertility Issues
Previous Birth Trauma
Placenta Previa

Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy Termination/Abortion
Ectopic Pregnancy
Lotus Birth
IVF
Single Parenting
LGBTQ Families
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pregnancies
Preterm Birth
Group B Strep Positive
Preeclampsia
Cervical Polyps
Retained Placenta

Memberships

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.