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.