Michaela Hughes

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Suisun City, California
10 years of experience
About me

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!

Certification and training

DONA International (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Support Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula Mental Health Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer birth and post-partum doula services

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