Water Birth Doulas in Emeryville, CA

Pregnancy, childbirth and matrescense is a transformative rite of passage. One that deserves access to the care team and community you need in order to have the birth and postpartum experience you want. I feel a profound calling to stand as a pillar of support during this time of courage, resilience, and vulnerability. As a full spectrum doula and breastfeeding specialist, my goal is to provide continuous compassionate care and informational support in order to listen and guide you in making informed, empowered decisions. My support is rooted in developing a relationship with you from the moment we meet, curating my support to meet your specific needs as things unfold. I am focused on your physical and emotional needs and wellness from pregnancy to postpartum, your community, and your dignity and respect. I believe that the power of feeling in control of your body helps create a safe, loving, and memorable birth and postpartum experience.

Hello, I’m Anna, a San Francisco-based Birth and Postpartum Doula dedicated to "Mothering the Mother." I combine a grounded, calm presence with evidence-based information to help you transform uncertainty into trust. My mission is to ensure you feel seen, validated, and safe throughout your birth and postpartum journey, meeting you exactly where you are with intuitive care and unwavering support. When it comes to birth, I view my role as an anchor of calm support amidst the intensity of labor. My philosophy is rooted in the sacredness of choice. I am here to ensure you feel informed, safe, and heard, regardless of how your birth unfolds. Drawing on my training in Spinning Babies, Rebozo, and prenatal yoga, I provide intuitive, hands-on guidance, whether that means suggesting position changes for optimal fetal positioning, providing comforting hip squeezes, or offering continuous emotional grounding. I also deeply value the partner's role, guiding them to feel confident and involved so that, together, you can welcome your baby with a sense of connection and empowerment. When it comes to the postpartum period, I view my role as a source of deep nourishment and restoration during a time of profound transformation. My philosophy is anchored in the mission to "Mother the Mother," believing that when you are deeply cared for, the whole family thrives. My support focuses on holistic healing, creating a sanctuary where you can rest and bond with your baby. I bring a unique element of nourishment to this work through my passion for cooking; I prepare healing, nutrient-rich meals to restore your energy and ground you in comfort. Whether I am offering guidance on newborn care, validating your emotions, or simply holding space, I am here to help you navigate the transition into parenthood feeling confident, nourished, and never alone.

Hi there! My name is Ke'xia (kuh see ya) and I am a certified lactation specialist, birth and postpartum doula that is passionate about birth work! I would love to serve families that are open to all possibilities that birth may unexpectedly happen. Whether vaginal or a scheduled belly birth, I hope to help families feel empowered, safe, and equipped with evidence based information. I hope to exceed your expectations of what a doula is capable of!

Sheryll is a DONA trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. She also is a Lactation Consultant through Healthy Children Project-Center for Breastfeeding. In addition to Breastfeeding support and doula work, she also has a passion for Placentas! She Trained through International Placenta & Postpartum Association to become a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After experiencing her own home birth with a midwife, she wants to help everyone have an empowered and supported birthing experience. She is dedicated to making sure that you and your partner feel like you have the skills you need to have the most positive birth experience as possible. Sheryll loves to explore and research ways to provide you with continuous support and uses evidence based information so you can make educated decisions during your pregnancy and into your birth. She lives an exciting life in the South Bay with her husband, four kids, two dogs, and seven chickens that she doulas eggs from for her family!

I am a birth doula with DONA International, a Lactation Educator and Counselor through U.C. San Diego and a E-RYT 200 and RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) with the Yoga Alliance. During the perinatal period, I strive to help parents feel educated, supported and cared for through this transformational time in their lives. I combine evidence based information, yoga philosophy and trust in physiological birth to help parents feel empowered on their journey into parenthood.

Hello wonderful mamas, and welcome! I’m a certified massage therapist specializing in Perinatal Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Therapy, as well as a full-spectrum Doula. If you value deeply restorative bodywork and want to prioritize your physical health and postpartum recovery, we might be a perfect match. How We Can Work Together: Prenatal & Postpartum Massage: Available at my cozy Lafayette office or via mobile massage in the comfort of your home. Doula Support: To ensure deeply personalized care, I only accept one birth client per month, focusing on supporting undisturbed, physiological birth. Whether you have questions about navigating an unmedicated birth or want to know how targeted massage can help you achieve your goals, I am here for you. Insurance & Reimbursement I accept Carrot, Kaiser, and Medi-Cal (among others). Touch base with me to find out how you can get your care fully reimbursed at no out-of-pocket cost to you! Let’s connect: http://uniquetechnique.info — I look forward to supporting you on this incredible journey.

Originally from Liverpool, England and now living in Marin County, California, I am the mum of 6 beautiful children and a grandma to one. Each and every birth was unique, whether it was at home, a birthing centre, or in a hospital. The level of prenatal and postpartum care I received, definitely impacted my birth experience and I really feel every mum should feel safe and in control of her choices, as much as she can when she is going through one of the most unique and special moments in their life. I love supporting other parents on their journey, whether it be for advice, support or just to chat about what's to come. Feeling prepared makes for a much easier birth journey :) I trained with Doula Trainings international as a birth and postpartum doula. I have been a volunteer with the Postpartum Support Center through the Marin Diaper Bank and now as a facilitator for the ROSE program. When not supporting families you will find me looking after my granddaughter, walking my dog, hiking, or enjoying friend and family time.

Chelsey is professionally trained and certified as a birth + postpartum doula as well as an infant feeding specialist. As the mother of her own two children and an active member of her local Marin parenting community, Chelsey intimately knows how very different each birth and baby can be. She has a passion for the empowerment of birthing people and aims to reduces fear and instill strength in all the families that she serves. As the labor and birth process unfolds, Chelsey’s priority is in providing her clients with the unbiased, evidence-based guidance and support they need.

Davon Crawford is a certified full spectrum doula who provides spiritual, herbal, and energetic ceremony for women before, during, and just after pregnancy and birth. As a mother of four, Davon understands that pregnancy and birth is a sacred voyage that requires self love, fearless introspection, and focused strength in order to discover new possibilities in and through motherhood. Passionate about holistic healing, Davon understands that her purpose as your support partner is to empower your mind, cultivate your spirit, and enlighten your birth journey by holding space for you and your partner throughout your birth and postpartum experience.

Hi, my name is Shakti, I'm a certified birth & postpartum doula, and also a certified yoga teacher (prenatal, postnatal...), and an Ayurvedic practitioner, specializing in bodywork and h traditional healing & rejuvenation therapies. I love working with my hands, herbs, crystals, energies and other gifts mama nature provides. From the caring lens of Ayurveda I view pregnancy, birth and motherhood as a very sacred time of life deserving much respect, nurturing and care of the mind, body and spirit. I also believe in the profound wisdom and power of woman's body to give birth naturally and peacefully trusting her inner guidance. I'm rejoice with of the role of mama's supportive partner and their profound positive impact of her birth experience. My intent is not only co-creating a positive, memorable birth experience, but wellness, happiness and harmony within all stages of parenthood. Besides standard care I offer many sacred rituals and ceremonies to make this stage of life even more special (if desired). I love working hard to prepare you and support you so you can have the birth of your dreams! I spend a lot of time in nature, especially in water. I love to swim in the bay and dip in local streams, talk to trees, admire the beauty of flowers. I love to ride & massage horses, forage for wild herbs and make potions and medicines, dance, sing, paint, play my keyboard, and write (including children books), even have a little Blisshorseart shop on etsy, offering unique clothing. I love to spend time with my family. I'm a mama of two grown children and one new baby grandchild.

I am a compassionate and certified birth and postpartum doula. I am dedicated to supporting families from the first through the “fourth trimester”. My goal is to empower you with knowledge, provide emotional and physical support, and honor your unique birth journey. I am skilled in comfort techniques, advocacy, and creating a calming environment. Additionally, I am a nanny of 15 years and enjoy creating a close connection with each family I work with.

Hi, I’m Alyssa! I’m a BADT Certified Full Spectrum Doula providing compassionate birth and postpartum support. My goal is to help you feel heard, respected, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout your journey. I believe this is your body, your baby, and your experience. I’m here to support your choices, help you understand your options, advocate for your voice, and create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you and your family. I welcome private-pay clients and also work with Blooming Families Doula Services, where eligible families may be able to use insurance. If you choose the insurance route, you’ll complete an intake with Blooming Families and can request me as your doula—or choose another doula if they feel like a better fit. Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable, supported, and confident knowing you have someone who truly cares in your corner.

I am a very professional and caring person willing to help you out and guide you during your pregnancy or postpartum recovery. I can answer any questions that you might have or assist you during your postpartum. I have 5+ years of experience with 3 kids, different ages and experiences of my own life that can make your life easier.

As a doula and childbirth educator with over 20 years of experience, I have come to learn that compassionate support is the most important thing I bring to birth. Close to 1000 births matters. Having taught 1000s of couples in childbirth classes matters. But mostly what matters is that the person giving birth feels respected, listened to and supported by someone who is thinking about all possible options for you in an objective way. I believe in freedom of choice based on knowledge of the alternatives. I aim to increase confidence and decrease fear. And in the end, I want you to feel like you have had a compassionate, knowledgeable companion dedicated to helping you navigate this this major life transition that we call birth.