Carina Gutierrez - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Carina

Carina is a second generation Filipinx and El Salvadoran queer and revolutionary full-spectrum doula. In an effort to embrace both of Carina's ancestral lineages, Carina is committing to the re-knowing/re-learning of advocacy for families on their journeys of pregnancy, labor, postpartum, miscarriages, loss, and abortion. Through this work, Carina devotes themself to re-membering the innate wisdom and powers of birthing people’s abilities to birth life into this earthly realm. In re-membering this ancient wisdom, Carina rejects harmful patriarchal systems and resists colonial structures of all forms. Carina provides additional support by bridging birthwork and astrology through careful observation of one’s cosmic makeup to identify any aspects and/or analyze current transits in the sky as it relates to someone's placements. She provides insights into the energies of a chart to instill a sense of calm, understanding, and presence through the sacred journey. In addition to Carina's duty to ensure their clients feel seen, held, and supported, she recognizes that every birthing person's experience is unique and as a result of this, ensures the care they receive is catered to their individual experiences. In and out of this work, Carina of Tandaan Mo (remember) La Tierra (the land) aims to uplift, support, honor, and advocate for all sacred portals.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Total Care

- support during your pregnancy, labor, and in the postpartum period, in whatever choices you decide to make. - 3 in-person or virtual prenatal appointments. During that time, I will educate, practice labor support, and help create a birth plan. We will also (if interested) go over plans of implementing ceremonies, rituals, and/or readings. - support you during labor to ensure a positive birth experience in the way that you seek. As I am independent and self-employed, I work for you, not your provider or place of birth. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you; and make suggestions to help labor progress, relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. *option to connect in person or virtually for moon ceremonies and/or other local workshops to build relationship between us *postpartum care is discussed at third prenatal to determine needs, desires, etc. ****My doula fee is offered on a sliding scale - $1600-2000. Please choose a rate within that range that is honorable to you. A deposit will be due within 1 week of requesting me to act as your doula. This deposit holds your place in my practice. The deposit will go toward the overall payment. The remaining balance is to be paid in full by 36 weeks of your pregnancy. We can coordinate a payment plan based on your needs. *****I am in the process of becoming Medi-cal approved and will accept various insurances****

$4,000 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Kaiser Permanente Medi-Cal Contra Costa Health Plan Health Net Health Plan of San Joaquin Health Plan of San Mateo Partnership HealthPlan of California San Francisco Health Plan Santa Clara Family Health Plan Message Carina to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Intersectional and person-centered full-spectrum birthwork support by a queer Filipinx & El Salvadoran mom of 1. In an effort to embrace both of Carina's ancestral lineages, Carina is committing to the re-learning of advocacy and support for families on their journeys of pregnancy, labor, postpartum, miscarriage, loss, and abortion — informed by ancestral guidance, communal participation, and intuition.

Reviews for Carina Gutierrez

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

August 8, 2025

She gave me a wonderful support having my first baby Unmedicate and helping me giving advices and support after delivery.

— Evelyn C.

5.0

November 10, 2024

Carina nurtured and cared for me prenatally, during the birth of my son, and postpartum. I completely attribute my beautiful, unmedicated birth to Carina’s extensive preparation prenatally and her extraordinary attentiveness during birth. The home visits postpartum helped my healing process and made the transition from one to two children much easier! I couldn’t have done it without her!

— Crystal F.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Trust & safety

NPI verified NPI 1629874367 · Doula · Checked against NPPES

Carina's National Provider Identifier (NPI 1629874367) is registered on the federal NPPES registry as Doula (374J00000X). Bornbir matched the number and name against it on Oct 9, 2026. An NPI is the number providers bill insurance with. It doesn't confirm a license or certification, and it isn't a background check.

Certification and training

Birthworkers of Color Collective Full Spectrum Doula Training (2024)

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

Birthworkers of Color Collective

Languages

English

Credentials

BA

Specialties

Adolescent Care Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Grief and Loss Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Pain Management Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Self-Integration Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Toddlers Vaginal Steam Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Placenta Encapsulation

Certifications, training, and credentials are listed by the provider. Bornbir doesn't verify them, so ask Carina for a copy of any certificate you rely on.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Carina charge?

Carina's Total Care package is $4,000 USD, flat rate.

Does Carina accept insurance?

Carina lists Kaiser Permanente, Medi-Cal, Contra Costa Health Plan, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin, Health Plan of San Mateo, Partnership HealthPlan of California, San Francisco Health Plan, and Santa Clara Family Health Plan as accepted insurance. Message Carina to confirm coverage for your plan.