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Hello, my name is Allison Green & I am a certified holistic birth/postpartum doula. I love to support & nurture families through birth & postpartum so that love & care can ripple out into the community & inspire others. Recognizing birth as a rite of passage, I hope my clients feel seen, honored, & supported in their journey. I received my certifications through The Matrona & Cornerstone Doula Trainings. I am also a certified Innate Postpartum Care Practitioner. In addition, I am a trained Birth Story Medicine Listener & offer custom flower essence blends as well as placenta encapsulation.
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-Sessions are 60-90 minutes long. Usually one session is sufficient but sometimes a subsequent session would be beneficial. -Your undivided attention is needed. Please schedule childcare if applicable and make sure you are in a space where you feel safe and comfortable to share openly. -We will meet virtually via Google Meet or Facetime. These sessions are confidential.
Postpartum planning sessions are offered prenatally to get you set up with a plan for the fourth trimester so it is deeply nourishing & restorative. Planning assists with having the basics covered so you can focus on thriving not just surviving. This planning session acts as a framework to assist you & your support people in feeling prepared to best tend to your family during this sacred time by blending the logistical with the holistic. Topics covered include traditional postpartum care- what does that look like & how to implement it, healing, nourishment, support systems, boundaries, infant care, feeding, sleep, golden hour, recipes, suggested items to have on hand, birth story processing, & beyond $297, 1:1 in-person or virtual session, about 2 hours, includes a digital resource packet, follow up email, & access to local (SF Bay Area) resource/referral list
I offer holistic birth & postpartum doula services, Birth Story Listening sessions, & custom flower essence blends.
Allison provided us with invaluable postpartum doula support after the birth of our daughter. Not only was she wonderful with our daughter, but she also made me feel cared for and supported as a new mom. She helped us with everything from learning how to safely babywear to making sure I got enough sleep. I highly recommend Allison to anyone looking for additional support during their postpartum journey.
— Emily Cook
I had a wonderful experience working with Allison as my doula. Going into pregnancy, I wasn’t even sure whether I wanted a doula, but I knew what mattered most to me was having someone in the delivery room who could advocate for me and help me think through decisions during such an intense and emotional experience. It was also incredibly important that I genuinely felt comfortable with the person supporting me, and from the beginning, Allison made that easy. I immediately felt at ease with her and truly enjoyed all of our conversations leading up to delivery. During labor and delivery, Allison was a constant source of calm and support. She stayed by my side, held my hand, helped me process what was happening, and somehow always knew exactly what I needed in the moment — whether that was reassurance, guidance, or simply light conversation to help ground me. I’m so grateful for her presence and support throughout the experience, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering a doula.
— Jacqueline Torres
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Allison is based in Martinez, California.
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