Harriet Fraser

Birth Doula
Santa Monica, California
15 years of experience
5.0
About me

I have always been fascinated and humbled by the birthing process since working at a Maternity Hospital in Nepal many years ago, when I was a medical student in the UK. It revealed to me how essential compassionate support is during this rite of passage. My passion for women's health and childbirth has never waned, and I come with a deep knowledge of the process from working as a family doctor in the UK, then birthing and bringing up my own three children here in the US. I am privileged to work as a birth doula, an advocate in this space, supporting with empathy and calm, helping women to trust their bodies and to achieve a positive birth experience. I help women to know their own body and its amazing capabilities, to trust it, and, in doing so, to own their birth.

Education

Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Medicine (1994)

Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2000)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training with Bini Birth (2025)

Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA

DASC

Credentials
BS MD
Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Support Family Medicine Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Parenting Support Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Well-Woman Care
Languages

English

Service introduction

I am passionate about women's health and women envisioning and realizing the birth they want, through compassionate support and gentle advocacy, so that women are heard and empowered at every stage of care. I offer in home prenatal visits, at least 2, before your due date, support during active labor and delivery from an agreed upon time, until baby is born. We will then meet for a debriefing post-natal visit within 2 weeks of the birth of your baby.

Packages
Birth Doula Services
At least 2 prenatal visits at home, including birth planning and education, in-person support through active labor and delivery, postnatal visit/debrief within 2 weeks of delivery. During pregnancy, text support during 9-5pm weekdays, and from 2 weeks before due date to 1 week post-due date 24 hour phone service.
$3,750.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

Having known and worked with Harriet for 30 years I have seen firsthand how calm, patient, and dedicated she is. That, combined with a wealth of experience and knowledge, shape her into an invaluable support to have by your side. She’s always completely committed to the people she supports and cares for and I would have no hesitation in having her as my doula. I wish I had.

- Nicola B.

5.0

Harriet is not only a trained doula, but an MD. She has attended many births as a doctor in the UK. She is passionate about helping expectant mothers learn to trust their own bodies during the birth process. Harriet delivered her third child here in Los Angeles and understands how to advocate for a woman's birth plan. I have no reservations recommending her as a birth doula!

- Stella G.

5.0

Harriet will take you through your pregnancy & delivery with so much wisdom and experience. Her wealth of experience over 30 years means she comes to this with a sense of knowledge and calm which will support you and your birth partner to achieve a wonderful birth experience.

- Alice H.

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