Bereavement Doulas in San Francisco, CA

My role as a birth doula is to create a safe space and empower all birthing persons to have a positive birth experience. I greatly enjoy working as a team with the birthing person, partner and caregivers.

I am a CAPPA-certified postpartum doula with extensive experience supporting families during the postpartum period. My approach is calm, gentle, and evidence-based, offering practical support with newborn care, feeding, recovery, and helping parents feel confident in the early weeks. I’m here to create a nurturing, peaceful environment so you can rest, bond, and recover.

My name is Jenn Bandy, and I am the owner of Destiny Doula. My Journey to Becoming a Doula: I was drawn to becoming a Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula because I saw firsthand the transformative impact of informed, compassionate support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Having experienced [Personal Experience or Training], I realized how crucial it is to have a knowledgeable and caring guide throughout these stages. I support mothers as a birth doula before, during and after birth. As a postpartum doula, I support mom and baby(s) before and after baby arrives. I cover daytime and night shifts (overnight hours). Experience and Credentials: With ten years of dedicated service, I bring extensive experience to my role as your Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula. I am certified as a birth doula and postpartum doula. I have supported numerous families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My experience has taught me how to provide holistic support that ensures you can truly enjoy each phase of this special journey. I get it, being pregnant and stepping into parenthood is a rollercoaster of feelings, from pure bliss to full-on panic mode. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I’m here to offer you balance, comfort, and the comprehensive support you deserve. What Sets Me Apart: What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to you. You’re not just another client; you are the heart of my practice. My goal is to ensure you feel empowered, heard, and supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and beyond. What I Believe: I believe in caring for you as a whole person. My holistic approach addresses your physical, emotional, and informational needs, ensuring you feel empowered and prepared. My Approach: Personalized Support: My care is tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re a first-time parent or growing your family. I adapt my support to fit your journey and ensure you feel joy and confidence at every stage. Knowledgeable Care: I stay updated on the latest evidence-based practices in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. I bring you this knowledge, providing reliable information and guidance whenever you need it. Flexibility: Babies don’t operate on a 9 to 5 schedule, and neither do I. I offer daytime, nighttime, and even virtual support to fit your lifestyle, ensuring you always have the help you need. My Promise I promise you my unwavering support, providing guidance and care as you journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Let's work together to make this a positive and empowering experience for you and your family.

I began my doula journey in July of 2024, and I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through the beautiful, transformative experience of childbirth. Whether I’m helping first-time parents navigate the birth process or providing reassurance to parents welcoming their second, third, or even more children, my role is to create a space of calm, connection, and empowerment. I am a certified doula through The Circle Family Center, an organization dedicated to supporting expectant parents through educational classes, workshops, and community groups. Their holistic approach to parenthood has shaped my practice, and I strive to mirror that support by helping parents feel informed, confident, and fully supported throughout their birth journey. As your doula, my focus is on your unique needs and desires, ensuring that you feel heard, respected, and empowered during your birth experience. I am here to offer physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after labor, helping you feel calm, confident, and fully present for one of the most important moments of your life. Your body knows how to birth and having a support team to ensure, guide, and advocate for you during this process is so important to having an empowering birth you can look back on. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or anything in between, I look forward to supporting you as you bring new life into the world. I cannot wait to chat with you.

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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 love the field on birth and babies. I have been to hundreds of births over the span of 12 years. I changed careers for a number of years as an EMT. Therefore, I have a strong medical background. Also, I am AHA certified in infant, children, adult CPR, and a certified newborn care specialist, and postpartum Doula. I have now created my own company as a Postpartum Doula serving Sonoma to San Francisco, and East Bay We have now expanded into the San Francisco and East Bay. I look forward to meeting the needs of each family as I am able to serve and work in what I am passionate about.

My name is Reena, and I bring over 20 years of experience caring for infants and young children. I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, prenatal and postpartum yoga teacher, and have additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation and postpartum recovery. I am also a mother and have homeschooled my son for the past seven years. I specialize in supporting families with babies ages 0-12 months. My care includes newborn and infant care, feeding support, soothing techniques, holding baby while parents rest or attend appointments, and light household tasks related to baby care. I believe the postpartum season is a profound transition, and I offer a calm, nurturing presence along with emotional support for new parents as they navigate this tender time. Located in Sonoma County, I currently have limited availability and would love to connect to see if I might be a good fit for your family.

I’m Klarity Coleman (they/them), a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, and Birth Hypnotherapy Childbirth Educator with over a decade of experience. Birth Hypnotherapy is also known as Hypnobirthing. I specialize in anxiety, birth, fertility, and prenatal yoga, with a strong focus on fear release and trauma-informed hypnotherapy. As a birth trauma specialist, I help families navigate getting pregnant, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence, using proven techniques to ease fear and promote a positive experience. Whether you prefer virtual sessions or in-person support, I’m here to guide you. I proudly serve families across Monterey and Santa Cruz counties along with the bay area. I am able to bill Kaiser for reimbursement of doula services. If you are interested in learning more please schedule a free consultation with me. www.CreatingKlarity.com hypnotherapy@creatingklarity.com 831-293-9297

As a birth and postpartum doula, my mission is to honor, respect, and support families as they embark on the transformative journey of welcoming a child. I believe in gentle approaches, serving as a guardian of the birth space, offering trust, education, love and guidance. With each birth, I witness the profound power of women and families, empowering them to embrace their innate strength. My commitment to this sacred work is unwavering, as I dedicate myself to nurturing new life and supporting mothers in their journey of mothering.

After a 15-year career in the medical field, Nicole has pursued her true passion of supporting families during the transformational process of childbirth as a birth doula. She has discovered her true calling. Nicole is married and has three children. Her easygoing, confident, and approachable personality, along with her good sense of humor, helps put families at ease. Nicole works well with hospital staff, birth center staff, and home birth providers, viewing her role as a team member who helps create a calm and supportive birth environment. She maintains an unbiased approach to childbirth, providing families with education and information, and empowering them to speak up. Nicole brings a variety of tools to assist families in making the best decisions for themselves. She is an expert in the use of the birth sling and provides hands-on, loving care and physical support.

I am a full-spectrum doula serving the Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and San Jose areas. I specialize in birth, postpartum, miscarriage, and abortion. I accept Medi-Cal, Kaiser, Health Net, and Blue Cross Anthem (Medi-Cal) plans. I am very passionate about your birth being sacred, informed, and heard. I'm here to support you and your partner during this transition of life.