Hospital childbirth classes are a wonderful way to gather basic information, and I always support families who choose to take them! However, large group settings don’t always offer the intimate, vulnerable space a mother needs to truly unpack her fears, ask the hard questions, and feel truly seen. That is where I come in. My in-person care is designed to be your private sanctuary of preparation.
Because I believe deeply in accessible care while maintaining a sustainable practice, I offer two distinct pathways for in-person support in the San Francisco Bay Area:
Signature In Person Doula Care (Private Pay)
(HSA/FSA Eligible — Superbill provided for reimbursement)
The First Chapter
Investment: $2,000 Private Pay
The Focus: Foundational birth preparation for first-time parents. We build your confidence through hands-on comfort measures and newborn basics.
The Encore
Investment: $1,800 Private Pay
The Focus: Advanced birth mapping for experienced parents. We skip the basics and focus on sibling transitions and healing birth processing.
Designed for families looking for focused, high-impact support through the core milestones of pregnancy and birth.
- The Prep (3 Personalized Power Sessions): Wondering how we cover everything in just three sessions? Because you have my undivided attention, our time is highly personalized to your specific story. For first-time parents, we build your foundation and newborn confidence from scratch. For “Encore” parents, we skip the basics and dive straight into sibling-transition mapping, trauma-informed birth processing, and advanced lactation prep. Whichever path you are on, these sessions are custom-tailored to exactly what you need.
- • The First Chapter: We build your birth foundations and newborn basics from scratch.
- • The Encore: We skip the “Doula 101” and dive into sibling-transition mapping and healing birth processing.
- • The Village Strategy: Upon booking, you receive my exclusive welcome packet with vital tools, lactation reminders, and clear guidelines to help your partner confidently support you.
- • The Support: 24/7 on-call availability starting at 36 weeks. I am here for everything from first-time “is this it?” questions to the unique physical demands of a subsequent pregnancy.
- • The Birth (In-Person): Continuous, hands-on support from active labor until you and your baby are settled. I provide a seamless transition whether you are experiencing your first labor or a swift subsequent birth.
- • The Restoration: Expert check-ins to support your physical and emotional recovery.
- • The First Chapter: Includes 1 In-Person visit plus a dedicated Virtual/Text Lactation session to ensure your feeding journey is off to a strong start.
- • The Encore: Includes up to 3 specialized visits focused on sibling integration and physical restoration. as well as dedicated Virtual/Text Lactation session
- • Ongoing Peace of Mind: All Signature clients receive text and email support for one full year following birth. Whether it’s a quick milestone question or a concern about your baby’s growth, I am your dedicated resource for the entire first year.
The Extended Care Package (Medi-Cal & Network Insurance)
Investment: $0 Out-of-Pocket (Fully covered by your eligible benefits)
I am proud to be an approved provider for Medi-Cal, Kaiser Northern California, and Health Net. Because these forward-thinking plans recognize that you deserve high-touch, intensive support, my billing partner Loula handles all the complex paperwork so you can receive my maximum care package at no cost.
- The Prep (Up to 8 Deep-Dive Sessions): We use your generous care allowance to take our time. Over 8 sessions (a mix of virtual and in-person), we slowly peel back the layers.
- The First Chapter: Acting as both your doula and private childbirth educator to build a foundation of confidence.
- The Encore: Focusing on advanced birth mapping, sibling-transition strategy, and healing birth processing—skipping the basics to focus on your specific history.
- The Virtual Village Strategy: Upon booking, you receive my exclusive welcome packet packed with vital tools, lactation reminders, and clear guidelines to help your partner confidently support you. We include two dedicated 1-on-1 video sessions to map out your custom postpartum recovery plan.
- The Support: 24/7 on-call availability starting at 36 weeks. I am here for everything from late-pregnancy anxiety and first-time “is this it?” questions to the unique physical demands of a subsequent pregnancy.
- The Birth (In-Person): Continuous, unhurried labor support from active labor until you and your baby are settled and fed. Because subsequent labors often move swiftly, I assess your progress closely to provide seamless transition support for every story.
- The Healing (Up to 3 Restoration Visits): Intensive transition support to ensure you are fully held.
- The First Chapter: Focused on newborn foundations and your transition into parenthood.
- The Encore: Includes up to 2 Extended Postpartum visits (3 hours each) for emotional birth debriefing, sibling integration, and specialized physical recovery.
- Ongoing Peace of Mind: All Signature clients receive text and email support for one full year following birth. I remain your dedicated resource for any questions or concerns as your baby grows.
A Commitment to Accessible Care
I believe that every family deserves supportive, empowering care during their birth experience. If my standard rates present a financial barrier, please reach out. I am happy to discuss flexible payment plans or sliding-scale options so we can find an arrangement that works gracefully for your family. This operates on an honest system—I trust families to request these options when truly needed, which allows me to sustain this practice and continue offering accessible care to our community.
