Jess Ford

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Los Angeles, California

9 years of experience

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About me

Born and raised in the Detroit Metro area, I graduated from The University of Michigan where I received my BFA. I began my birth and postpartum doula career in 2017, expanded into full spectrum care, and am now pursuing a masters degree in clinical psychology in order to focus in maternal mental health. I am currently based on Tongva Land / Los Angeles, CA, serving people virtually as well.

Education

The University of Michigan, BFA: Painting (2013)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, Mother Tree Doula (Portland, OR) (2017)

Postpartum Doula Certification, Mother Tree Doula (Portland, OR) (2018)

Trauma Informed Care CEUs with Jesse Remer and Astrid Castro (2019)

Cultural Competency in Maternity Care with Shafia Monroe (2019)

Full Spectrum Doula, Birthing Advocacy (2020)

Birth Doula Internship, Mother Tree Doula (Portland, OR) (2020)

The Doula's Doula Mentorship with Maiysha Campbell & Domino Kirke-Badgley (2021)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support with SHARE (2022)

Perinatal Mental Health with Maternal Mental Health NOW (2022)

Death Doula Formation Mentorship with Jill Schock, LA Death Doula (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

Mahmee, Contract Birth and Postpartum Doula

Credentials

CPD CD

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Grief and Loss Infant Care Labor Doula Life Transitions Loss and Bereavement Doula Mental Health Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Support in Pregnancy Loss

Languages

English

Service introduction

Whether you’re preparing for birth, seeking postpartum care, or facing perinatal loss at any stage, these profound human experiences require tender support and guidance. My approach to doula work is calm, encouraging and adaptive. I believe each experience is unique and will meet you where you are at in order to provide personalized care. You can expect transparency when working with me, and I will work collaboratively to find the best methods and resources that work specifically for you. I will learn, grow and adapt alongside my clients and want you to feel empowered and safe the entire way. I am passionate that your journey should be cared for with just as much intent no matter the circumstance, and want you to be in enlightened, in control of your body and informed of your choices.