VBAC Doulas in Folsom, CA

Welcome to Transcend With Birth. My name is Dessirá and I am a mother, daughter and ocean lover who has always had a deep love for connection and supporting others in intimate spaces. As a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Intimacy Coach, I specialize in providing personalized support and guidance for mothers and families throughout the transitions of pre-conception, birth, and the first 40 days of the postpartum journey. My mission is to create a restful, nourishing space where mothers can connect back to their womb wisdom and intuition, finding confidence and empowerment through embodiment. I have more than 15 years of experience providing high-quality newborn care for families across the Sacramento area. My career began as a professional nanny and house manager, and has evolved into serving as a dedicated advocate for women through my work as a doula. Beyond direct care, I consult with families to create individualized whole care plans that support the healthy growth of the infant, the well-being of the family, and the overall harmony of the household. I have supported dozens of families through their most intimate transitions, helping them navigate everything from birth preferences to early parenthood. I hold a degree in Psychology, which deeply informs my approach to child development and family dynamics. I have a special interest in creating opportunities for children of all ages to grow, learn, and develop, and my extensive training allows me to support families in a way that truly allows them to flourish from birth onwards. My education and background in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) have provided me with unique tools to mentor parents and facilitate therapeutic communication and conflict resolution within the home. As a specialist in overnight care, I offer a "juicy cocoon of love and compassion" for families needing rest and recovery. During overnight shifts, I feed, comfort, and nourish the baby while providing light housekeeping to prepare the home for the new day, allowing parents to achieve optimal rest. I am a compassionate communicator focused on creating a connected team with the families I work with. My goal is to grow with your family, helping you find your desired rhythm so you can thrive in your parenting journey with ease, grace, and joy. I look forward to meeting you! Professional Highlights 15+ years of successful service experience supporting families in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Provisional Birth and Postpartum Doula Certifications. Professional Nanny, Consultant, and House Manager experience. Specialist in Intimacy Coaching and overnight postpartum support. B.A. in Psychology with a focus on child behavior and family mental health. I look forward to meeting you!

Hi. I’m an AAPI DONA trained birth doula and breastfeeding educator located in Roseville, Ca. I accept Medi-Cal, Tri-Care, All Kaiser Plans, All Health Net plans, Medi-cal Anthem and Partnership Health Plan insurance. I serve the areas of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Sacramento, and surrounding areas. I have knowledge in cultural sensitivity, premature birth, preemie care, lactation, and postpartum care. I have experience in high-risk pregnancies, enhanced pregnancies, and late in life/older pregnancies.

My name is Amber Bardini, and I am the proud owner of Blooming Families Doula Services, LLC - a full spectrum doula agency, serving our wonderful clients throughout the greater Sacramento area and beyond. As a wife, mom of three, and certified full spectrum doula, my mission is to ensure that every parent and parent-to-be feels empowered, nurtured, and fully supported as they navigate this beautiful transition. My journey into the world of doula work began with a passion to make a positive impact on the birth and postpartum experiences of new families. Becoming a parent was one of the most challenging transitions of my life, and I remember how lost and alone I often felt as a new mom. I knew there needed to be a profound change in how we treat new parents and parents-to-be. I am truly dedicated to supporting new families—so they never have to feel the way I did. I founded Blooming Families Doula Services to extend compassionate, professional support to families in every stage of their journey. My goal is to ensure that every family receives the dedicated care they need to thrive and to help them build a strong, supportive village around them. I believe that every birth and every journey is unique, and every person and new parent is different. What works for one person, may not work for another. We are here to support you according to your specific needs. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for everyone, especially within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Everyone is valued, respected, and embraced for who they are. Thank you for considering having us as part of your journey. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you every step of the way.

Blessings to you. Thank you for jumping in profile. My name is Valerie Claxton, and I am an IBCLC, a certified childbirth educator, doula certified, and a registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery living northern California. I have been on both sides of the labor and delivery journey as a nurse, I see mothers choosing what is best for them and advocating for them, whether going fully natural to using medicinal means to deliver. I know that with teamwork, belief, trust, releasing all fears, and encompassing a peaceful space that birthing your beautiful bundle will come easy. Yes, there are the unknowns but with constant communication and reassurance our relationship will be unbreakable. I enjoy teaching Zumba, serving in our children's ministry, and showing off my green thumb.

I’m Jessica Hopp, Founder and CEO of CuraNatal Health. As a mother and perinatal provider, I built this practice with one clear mission: to make high-quality, insurance-covered support accessible to families during pregnancy and postpartum. I’m passionate about building strong provider teams, serving our community with integrity, and ensuring families never have to navigate this season alone.

I am a Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator and a birth doula. I have been attending births in a doula role since 2014 and been an educator since 2018. I am committed to increasing education and knowledge about birth into the hands of expectant parents who can most benefit from it and put it to use! I believe birth is fundamentally a natural, healthy, physiological process. I believe that birth works best when undisturbed the majority of the time. I do acknowledge that at times the use of judicious intervention is necessary, beneficial, and increases the safety of mother and baby.

I am a Certified VBAC Doula, trained to serve as a birth and postpartum doula, and offer bereavement doula services for those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. A successful VBA2C using Hypnobabies in 2011 ignited my enduring passion for supporting and achieving optimal birthing experiences and sharing information about pregnancy and birth to advocate for better perinatal and newborn health outcomes. I’m the owner of Atala Doula Services, serving the Sacramento region and surrounding counties of northern California. Having spent most of my adult working life as a technical writer, which involves gathering information from subject matter experts and creating written resources that even non-technical people can easily understand and follow, I realized the work was not as rewarding or fulfilling as I wish it would be. So, I embarked on some introspection to evaluate my personality, my strengths, what I enjoyed about my prior work, and what I most want to do in the future…be a source of support and empowerment for others.

Hi, I’m Tanya. I offer holistic conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula support rooted in embodiment, connection, and informed choice. My first birth, at home, was transformative. It opened my eyes to the power of personalized care and pushed me to dive fully into birthwork and serve other women and families seeking that meaningful support. My second birth was a powerful freebirth at home, surrounded by my closest friends and family. And still, I called in birthworkers to my side for that extra touch of support. The birth took me even deeper into surrender, into trust, into the raw connection between body, spirit, and baby. Now, as a mother of two, I’m here to offer grounded, compassionate support for your unique path, trusting your rhythms, honoring your choices, and reminding you that your inner knowing is worth being heard.

I am a wife, mother of six, Doula and I love to empower and speak life into those around me. My mission is to support and empower women/girls, mothers in my community to thrive. I am a doula that Prays, love Jesus and ready to provide support to so many women and teen girls in my community. The Promise Doula Services is my doula practice but I am also known to many as Ma Hood Doula in my community and on social media platforms. I am currently available for in person pregnancy, labor/birth and postpartum support and also accepting clients for virtual support. So if you live in another city, you can definitely reach out for virtual support. Thank you!

Hi! my name is Aria and i’m a birth doula and student midwife in Pollock Pines, CA. I serve all of El Dorado County from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. I support primarily homebirth and birth center births, but will also support hospital births! I believe birth is a natural, physiological process that God designed perfectly for women. Some fun facts about me: I’m a wife, mom to almost 2 little boys, lover of all herbal things, absolutely love the mountains and did classical ballet for 14 years. I can’t wait to meet you and serve you and your baby❤️

MA’s Helping Hands provides you with a mother/daughter doula team that has a combined total of over 50 years experience working with women, their babies and their families during pregnancy, labor/delivery and through the postpartum period.

Hi! I’m Crystal! I am a birth and postpartum doula in Solano County. I’m the eldest daughter of Mexican Immigrant parents. My birthwork practice is rooted in remembering and reclaiming ancestral wisdom and indigenous traditions. My parenthood journey opened my eyes to the ways our society has failed mothers and birthers which lead me to this work! I believe birthwork is revolutionary and my role is to show radical love and support for birthing people. I believe in informed consent and I do not shy away from advocacy! I support birthing people and their choices and I see it as my job to ensure you have the education, resources , as well as the empowerment to advocate for yourself and your baby. Birth and postpartum are team sports! Along with supporting the birthing person I also specialize in facilitating support from partners, families, and friends. Please check out my website for all of my offerings! Hola, soy Crystal! Soy una comadrona en el Condado de Solano. Soy la hija mayor de padres inmigrantes mexicanos. Mi práctica de parto se basa en recordar y reclamar la sabiduría ancestral y las tradiciones indígenas. Mi experiencia como madre me abrió los ojos a las formas en que nuestra sociedad les ha fallado a las madres y a quienes dan a luz, ¡lo que me llevó a este trabajo! Creo que el parto es revolucionario y mi trabajo es mostrar amor y apoyo radicales a las personas que dan a luz. Creo en el consentimiento informado y no rehúyo la defensa. Apoyo a las personas que dan a luz y sus decisiones, y considero que es mi trabajo asegurar que tengas la educación, los recursos y el empoderamiento para defenderte a ti misma y a tu bebé. ¡El parto y el posparto son deportes de equipo! Además de apoyar a la persona que da a luz, también me especializo en facilitar el apoyo de parejas, familias y amigos. ¡Visita mi sitio web para ver todas mis ofertas!

I experienced my first birth at 12 years old and knew from then on that I wanted to be involved in birth work and babies. After reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth during my first pregnancy, I was introduced to the term “doula” and knew that I wanted to be one. With the birth of my second child and having a doula, I KNEW that this was my calling. I am especially passionate about working with families of color and other marginalized communities that need support during pregnancy and beyond. I believe that everyone and anyone should have access to doula support. I am excited about the opportunity to support families in their birth and post-partum journey! Random facts about me: I have a daughter and a son. I think that dogs are a gift to humans. I am an avid reader- I can usually be found listening to an audio book throughout the day. I am currently a pre-counseling student with an end goal of earning my Doctorates degree to be a therapist. I am as passionate about mental health as I am about birth work. I look forward to supporting you and your family!

Jamie Peters is a certified birth and postpartum doula with a passion for all things birth and baby. She’s a local mom of 4 with a caretaking background, who’s great at offering support to families both physically and emotionally along their journey from pregnancy, birth and into postpartum. You can expect compassionate, knowledgeable care from Jamie by your side in the delivery room or in the comfort of your home as you transition to the 4th trimester

Hi! My name is Ariana Cruz. My journey into being a holistic doula comes from sheer awe for the strength of women in the beautiful process of birth. The intimate care from my own homebirth midwives in the pregnancy and birth of my daughter, combined with my love for all things natural and health related, led me here. This isn't just about guiding you through birth – it's a journey we're embarking on together. I'm not just a doula; I'm your partner on this path. Let's connect, share, and navigate this incredibly personal and spiritual experience side by side.

As a dedicated single mom, college student pursuing a degree in childhood education, professional photographer, and passionate doula, I am committed to supporting families through every stage of their journey. Whether capturing the beauty of life’s special moments or providing nurturing care during pregnancy and childbirth, my mission is to empower and inspire through my work. Balancing my studies and career, I bring a unique blend of education, creativity, and heartfelt support to all the families I serve. Thank you, Jennifer

Greetings all, I am Aldeisha Smith, a Birth and Postpartum Doula residing in Northern California. The many layers of conceiving, pregnancy, and birth are astounding and ever evolving. As a proprietor of knowledge, I always find myself looking for new things to learn to teach. With a solid background in Biology and Biological Research, I know that birth has many unanswered questions and uniqueness; all starting with a thought. I am here to assist families with finding the answers to their questions with peace and love at the center. Providing an environment to spark interest in researching and affirming oneself for the best outcomes. My practice creates an engaging atmosphere for the whole family to seek informational and emotional support. In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading books, writing poetry, vending at the local farmers markets and spending time with my family.

I am a certified birth doula with over four years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I hold official certification as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. I am approved to accept Medi-Cal insurance. You may also want to check with your insurance provider about possible reimbursement for doula services. Beyond my doula expertise, I am certified in First Aid, CPR (infant, child, and adult), HIPAA compliance, and other essential health and safety practices.-so you can feel confident you’re in caring, capable hands. As a doula, I am deeply passionate about guiding families as they welcome their babies in a healthy, safe, and peaceful environment. My goal is to help your family experience a positive and empowering birth. Above all, I want you to feel educated, secure, and confident throughout your journey. I view birth as a natural, physiological process, and with the right support and information, it can be a truly transformative and uplifting experience. For general questions, please visit our website or send me a text! I’d love to connect to see how I can best support your growing family. image.png

Hi! I am a birth and postpartum doula. I provide self paced childbirth education as part of my support package because I want the families I work with to be informed and empowered. I believe postpartum nourishment is very important and that’s why home cooked, nutrient dense meals and lactation snacks are also a part of what I offer. Excited to connect and see how I can support you and your family in this transformative time!

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.