About me

Hello! My name is Shauna and I can’t wait to support you! I am happy to be in Monterey County where I live with my two wonderful children, adoring husband and fluffy dog. I enjoy caring for those around me and always have. Cooking is how I show my love for others and it brings me joy when I can share a meal with anyone! After the birth of my son, I was welcomed into a new community of people with a wealth of information and knowledge to share. I was blown away by the care I received during and after pregnancy. I realized how important all the information I had learned had helped me have a better pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. I want to be sure that all families benefit from this knowledge. I became a Doula to continue to support those around me. Being pregnant was the most empowering time of my life and I hope to support you as you welcome new emotions and experiences during this transition to parenthood. I want to help you feel empowered and experience the wonderful journey the way you envision it! I will be with you to provide individualized evidence based information, community resources to fit your needs and desires, and a loving support system throughout your prenatal and postpartum period

Education

BA (2014)

Certification and training

Birth and Postpartum Doula (2019)

Memberships and affiliations

Lamaze International

Birth Network of Monterey

Doula Match

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English, Spanish

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

I offer something for every stage you are in. I offer support based on your needs. I love to teach Childbirth education to get you ready for labor and learning more about your pregnancy if we can get together earlier in your pregnancy. I support you through nutrition with meals and snacks to prep for labor, get through labor or heal and recover during the postpartum. I also offer consultation services to help to plan and talk through preferences for your birth/labor and your postpartum journey. I offer birth story processing and maternal mental health support especially during the postpartum but maternal mental health is important in every step of your journey. I also support abortion and loss.

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