The NorCal Doulas Team!

A peaceful transition into parenthood is possible with a NorCal Doula by your side! Discover our team of highly trained, un-baised & compassionate doulas.

Who are we? We’re a crew of professionally trained birth + postpartum doulas, passionate about all things birth and baby serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. We serve clients in the beautiful mountains of Marin, the bustling villages of San Francisco, the hip and happening East Bay, and the tech-savvy Silicon Valley.

NorCal Doulas are by your side as you navigate the challenges that being a new parent can bring! We work as a team to ensure you are always feeling supported and nurtured, whether you are experiencing your labor journey unfold, or need that extra set of hands once your little one has arrived.

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Chelsey Worth (she / her)

chief empowerment officer, birth + postpartum doula, infant feeding specialist

Chelsey is professionally trained and certified as a birth + postpartum doula as well as an infant feeding specialist. As the mother of her own two children and an active member of her local Marin parenting community, Chelsey intimately knows how very different each birth and baby can be.

SHE HAS A PASSION... for the empowerment of birthing people and aims to reduces fear and instill strength in all the families that she serves. Some clients call Chelsey the “fairy godmother of labor” and others have referred to her as their own personal “baby encyclopedia”. Either one is good to have around in a pinch!

More about Chelsey:

As the labor and birth process unfolds, Chelsey’s priority is in providing her clients with the unbiased, evidence-based guidance and support they need. She believes that everyone should be aware of their options during their birth experience and knows exactly how beneficial the support of a professional doula can be. Chelsey is also a registered yoga teacher; she marries yogic principles, breathing techniques and doula support to create a compassionate and loving space for her clients.

She’s happiest fresh out of a yoga class with decaf coffee in hand or cooking vegan specialties while blasting her favorite heavy metal music. You can find her adventuring around Marin with her two elementary-aged littles, Fenton and Everly or snuggling on the couch with Abigail (their Aussie cattle dog) and Anna Fang (their Siamese cat).

Richelle Clayton

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula, lactation + childbirth educator, new parent coach

Richelle is a Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth + Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator, New Parent Coach, and Toddler Mom.

more about Richelle:

HOW SHE BEGAN... Her own journey into parenthood unexpectedly brought her to this work. Although Richelle received wonderful care from the various providers she encountered, what she really needed was a concierge of sorts, someone to act as her tour guide through this transition into parenthood. She wanted a judgment-free zone where she could ask all the “silly” questions, share her fears, understand her options, and find guidance for the endless stream of decisions she didn't feel "qualified" to make.

Eighteen months and five+ trainings later, she birthed her own company (From Pregnant to Parent) and is now teaming up with Chelsey to help elevate the perinatal experience for even more new parents. When she's not supporting families, she enjoys spending time with her husband and fun-loving toddler at home in Marin, snuggling with her husky, and wine tasting in Sonoma.

Austen Tate

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula + placenta

more about Austen:

Austen has more than 10 years of experience working with families pre-and postpartum. Her path to becoming a doula began during childhood when she witnessed her baby brother’s birth.

Austen delivered her children at home with the experience and care of midwives. This cemented her belief that the traditional knowledge of natural birth is integral to a whole and healthy family system.

Her background in traditional healing techniques along with childbirth and nutritional education, and massage and herbal practices further enhances her doula practice.

Austen also counsels new parents in breastfeeding, newborn care, and womb care.

She lives in Santa Cruz with her two sons, and loves to read, practices yoga, dance, and is a lover of nature. Her wholehearted belief about parenting is that when we consciously create life during conception, birth, and after, we have the opportunity to bring more peace to the world.

Crystal Michelle Yescas

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula, childbirth educator, placenta encapsulation specialist

more about Crystal:

Crystal Michelle Yescas is an experienced doula who is passionate in supporting families through childbirth and the postpartum period. Crystal Michelle was certified as a birth and postpartum doula in 2018 with Cornerstone Doula Trainings in Oakland, California. Since earning her certification, she has assisted many families through different stages of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Whether providing support during home births or hospital deliveries, nurturing mothers and newborns (and through toddlerhood), her approach remains consistently client-centered, tailored to meet each family's unique needs.

SHE HAS A PASSION... for empowering families during their most transformative moments and nurturing mothers during their postpartum healing, Crystal offers a calm presence and invaluable support during the early days of parenthood.

Rosevera Amasa

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Rosevera:

Rosevera's work is inspired by a love and passion for babies; she's always been drawn to them and loved caring for them. From a very young age, she remembers being responsible for the neighborhood kids in her little town in Ghana. As an adult, nannying was the next natural step, and she's worked with many families over the last three decades in Ghana, London, and the U.S.

She first learned about doula work during her sister-in-law's pregnancy in 2007, and immediately decided to become one. She is a certified birth and postpartum doula, as well as a holistic health and nutrition coach.

She considers it an incredible gift to do this sacred work of serving mamas and families. She is passionate about working with couples to help them prepare and feel confident as they embark on becoming parents for the first, second or third time.

Rosevera's favorite title is "Auntie" to her nine nephews. Spending time with family and close friends nourishes her soul. She has a huge appetite for learning all things pregnancy, birth, wellness, and nutrition. She treasures spending the day in Carmel or Capitola on the beach, or in a coffee shop.

Zoe Burton

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Zoe:

Zoe is a trained Postpartum Doula and Photographer from Sonoma County with a passion for all things birth. She was inspired to become a doula after attending the birth of her little brother at 15 years old. It cracked her world wide open, and showed her the power and beauty each trimester can bring.

HER PASSION IS... about bringing non judgement and compassion care to each and every family. Radical empathy is at the forefront of her practice. She will alway come with her camera in hand (If that is comfortable for you and your family) to capture your precious moments for you to have and cherish well beyond your time together.

Zoe offers education, meal prep resources, newborn care and great/ chest feeding support.

She lives in Sebastopol with her beloved cat Ru and enjoys yoga, photography, knitting, reading, spending time with her family and continuing her birth education and practice.

Cherie Seah Flood

(she / they)

birth + postpartum doula, Chinese cultural postpartum support {zuo yuezi}, birth photographer extraordinaire

more about Cherie:

Cherie has an incredible ability to work closely with families to visualize their dream birth, and/or plan the transition to postpartum so that you (and your support team) feel prepared once you are home with your baby.

THEY BELIEVE... in supporting any birthing person regardless of their birthing choices and centers their care around being as inclusive as possible, while holding a safer, judgement free space for folx to share their concerns and fears.

Your birthing journey is sacred, and Cherie’s goal is to work with each family and their team to honor each individual parenting journey.

A Cornerstone Doula trained professional, Cherie is a Queer & genderqueer parent of two amazing kids with a super supportive co-parent & partner. She is an immigrant from Singapore & currently resides in Oakland (Chochenyo Ohlone Land). After the birth of their second baby almost didn’t go as planned, their birth confirmed what she already knew - that birth workers & doulas are pivotal in all births.

Cherie is of the co-founders of the Asian Birth Collective, a landing space by and for Asian and Pacific Islander identifying birthing folx that offers birth resources, information and birth stories. Check it out here! (www.asianbirthcollective.com)

Thea Atkins

(she / her)

birth doula

more about Thea:

Thea has been serving families as a birth and postpartum doula and student midwife for the past 3 years. She became birth-obsessed at age 7 when she watched her mom give birth to her baby brother. During university she completed her thesis on birth physiology and soon after began studying under two senior home-birth midwives who taught her what it means to attend birth, and how to do so skillfully.

She is devoted to the innate and instinctual wisdom of mothers and babies. Thea's goal is to ensure that her clients feel safe to listen to and prioritize their own voice in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Her background as a student midwife and somatic experiencing practitioner informs her doula practice. She believes the childbearing time is an opportunity to explore your depths and edges and become the parent your child needs.

She lives in Concord with her boyfriend and loves to spend time with her parents, brother and girlfriends, travel and be immersed nature. She is also a fertility awareness educator and owns a sales agency for female entrepreneurs.

Alyssa Ramage

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Alyssa:

Alyssa’s journey to becoming a certified fertility, birth, and postpartum doula began while she was pregnant with her first daughter after going through cancer treatments in her early 20s and being told she was not going to be able to have any biological children. Now as the mother of two miracle daughters, she truly knows how momentous this precious life event is and why nourishing a birther's mind, body, and soul can stack the cards in their favor for a more joyous pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

She uses her background as a certified holistic Nutrition Consultant, personal trainer, and Reiki level II practitioner to enhance her doula clients experience throughout the pregnancy and postpartum periods.

You can find Alyssa inside the house hand embroidering, making clay earrings, reading, meditating, and teaching her young children how to dance and cook or find her outside tending chickens, gardening, weightlifting, hiking and camping around Sonoma County with her family.

Amy Artmann

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Amy:

Amy is a postpartum doula who has been joyfully supporting parents, newborns, and children for 10 years. She began her journey in parent support as a full time nanny and family assistant, with a consistent track record of long term partnerships with families. She has a passion for perinatal mental health support and creating an affirming, nurturing, and encouraging environment for families as they transition into parenthood. Her robust experience with children ages 0-5 is especially evident in supporting parents and older siblings in the transition of adding a new member to the family. She brings an open, warm, and empathetic energy into each job and enjoys creating a customized care experience for each of her clients.

Amy offers daytime and overnight postpartum doula care. She specializes in physical and emotional support for families, sibling transition, newborn care and education, and facilitating rest and healing for the birthing parents and partners after birth. She also offers baby registry consulting, and support in preparing your living space for your newborn before birth.

Her own parenting journey began in 2018 with the birth of her daughter. Her personal journey through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood bring an additional layer of empathy, understanding, and solidarity to her role as a postpartum doula. In her free time, you will find her at home in San Rafael with a hot cup of tea, knitting, finding moments to breathe in the ocean air at Bay Area beach, and soaking up every moment of time spent with her daughter Lucy.

Carolina Pino

(she / her)

birth doula

more about Carolina:

Carolina is a Certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula who's love and passion for birthwork started with the pregnancy and birth of her daughter in 2016. Having gone through the process of hiring a doula herself, she understands first hand how important selecting the right support person truly is. She has been working as a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator since 2019.

Carolina's training is rooted in evidenced based information which she complements with Traditional Mexican practices such as rebozo techniques for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She specializes in Pelvic dynamics and positioning for an efficient birth, Pregnancy Loss Support and conducts training workshops for birth workers and expectant parents in both English and Spanish.

SHE BELIEVES... in "The Power in You to Birth" and will magnify this core belief in whatever birthing choice you make along your journey, while holding space and supporting you along the way to begin the most transcendental and life transforming event: welcoming your baby earthside!

She lives in Sonoma County with her husband and young daughter and enjoys dancing, hiking, gardening and continuing education in all things birth!

Janae Werner

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Janae:

As a mother of 2 children who struggled through her own postpartum phases, Janae found support for new parents to be nearly non-existent. She knew there had to be a better way. She found a passion in caring for and advocating for new parents, and helping ease the transition into their new life. Serving families in those intimate times as they navigate the early days and weeks of postpartum is truly her dream job.

HER VISION... Janae is a postpartum doula that provides nurturing in-home physical and emotional support, holding space for new parents to release emotions from birth, and to process their postpartum experience. In addition to raising her own 2 children, she has 10+ years of childcare experience, and is certified in postpartum nutrition.

Janae lives in the Bay Area with her two kids, and loves reading fiction, animals, and has a large collection of houseplants.

Karen DeCarlo

(she / her)

birth doula

more about Karen:

Karen became a parent in 2020. This birth was difficult, but it didn't have to be. The Pandemic heightened her feelings of confusion and loneliness during pregnancy and birth, and she longed for a community of support. When connecting with other Covid-parents, Karen saw the negative impact of this isolation across families. Birth is an experience no one should have to do alone, so she resolved to be a part of the solution.

As a Birth Doula, Karen provides the emotional, physical, and informational support she wanted for her first pregnancy. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and their preferences, and creates a nurturing and empowering space for all emerging parents.

At the heart of Karen's Doula practice is an appreciation of the history and traditions of the profession. She believes that everyone has the right to access quality care that is respectful of their cultural background, beliefs, identity, and values. Karen has a BA in Physical Anthropology, rooted in a deep curiosity about anatomy and physiology.

Karen lives in Petaluma with her husband, two energetic kids, and cuddly cat. She loves trying new recipes, spending quality time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors by hiking or rowing on the river, and living a life full of cheesy diet and wordplay.

Adrianna Silvers

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Adrianna:

With a lifelong passion of being a childcare provider for over 10 years. I've seen new mothers struggle to learn the ropes of being a new mother and continue to care for themselves and additionally the rest of their loved ones. Being an extra person mothers can lean on, has brought me even more joy. At that point, I knew I wanted to make a change and be that support to mothers during one of most transformative and meaningful times in their lives.

HER VISION... As a postpartum doula, there's nothing more rewarding than being able to support the family with evidence based knowledge following the most crucial days and weeks that follow a baby's birth. Within my experience, I teach latching techniques, skin-to-skin bonding, how to help feed, provide beneficial sleep schedules, as well as find time to take care of themselves. I came into this work with knowledge of many skills that I've learned and studied, and continue to enhance myself with skills that go beyond technical, such as providing emotional, physical, and educational support. Ideally, I enjoy spending time with a family's newborn infant, but I also take time to focus primarily on the birthing parentS and their needs.

I grew up in Oakland and currently reside in Fremont. I love to build Legos and have a small Lego collection. With some years of experience working in a kitchen, I also love to cook and bake, always challenging myself to new recipes, to make healthy, home-cooked meals and baked goodies. I'm also very active and enjoy getting stronger physically and mentally. To conclude, I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and hopefully can be of a great asset to yours!

Catherine Finucane

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Catherine:

Catherine has resided in San Francisco for many years, during which she observed the struggles of her immigrant friends as they navigated the complexities of becoming first-time parents or expanding their family. Recognizing the overwhelming nature of these experiences in the absence of adequate support, Catherine was inspired to help. Her research revealed a multitude of families who could greatly benefit from this sort of assistance, igniting her journey towards becoming a Postpartum Doula.

HER VISION... Catherine is dedicated to providing education, unbiased support, companionship, and assistance with newborn care and family adjustment. As a Postpartum Doula, she offers evidence-based information on a variety of topics, such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery after childbirth, infant soothing techniques, and coping skills for new partners. She also makes appropriate referrals when necessary.

Catherine sees her role as a means to enhance the parenting experience, acting as an extension of the parents themselves.

Originally hailing from Ireland, Catherine has made San Francisco her home for the past 15 years.

Clara Miller

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula + lactation specialist + placenta encapsulator

more about Clara:

Hi! I'm Clara, a certified postpartum and birth doula and pre/post natal yoga instructor.
I've been fascinated by pregnancy, birth, and motherhood since I was a very young child. I’ve always known that I wanted to work in the birth world; a feeling that was amplified after witnessing my very first live (non-human) birth while working on a goat farm (agriculture and permaculture are two of my other passions).

As a birth and postpartum doula, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment where expectant and new parents feel supported, empowered, and nurtured on all levels – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I invite mamas and families to experience greater ease, and help them to soften into their unique birthing and postpartum experiences. I hope that my care feels like a satisfying deep breathe. In my work I meet clients exactly where they are, to honor the birthing and mothering portal. I love nothing more than watching new and expanding mamas step into their power, connect with their intuition, and learn to deeply trust themselves. My work is informed by Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, folk wisdom, and yoga.

Outside of doula-land you will find me rock climbing in beautiful places, whispering to plants, milking goats, and knitting sweaters.

Lilian James

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Lilian:

Lilian has over 30 years of professional experience caring for newborns and infants. Her passion is exactly this and it was only natural that she trained as a Newborn Care Specialist. And also a Dona trained Postpartum Doula.

In her college days, she took Child Development classes and ran a Home DayCare while her four children were growing up. Also, worked as an infant nanny for many years after.

As a night NCS and Postpartum Doula she helps mamas with their breastfeeding journey. I also help with gentle sleep conditioning so that the whole family can get much needed rest.

She lives in Mountain View with her youngest son. She loves spending time at the beach with her kids. She also loves reading, art and crocheting all baby things. Especially making octopus for preemies!

Waleena Griffin

(she / her)

postpartum doula + lactation specialist

more about Waleena:

Hi! I’m Waleena, a full spectrum doula specializing in postpartum care based in the South Bay. My passion for parenting evolved into a passion for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. After experiencing birth for the first time at the top of the COVID pandemic, I felt inspired to help others navigate this life-changing experience.

As a trained lactation educator, I support new parents through early feeding challenges, and I also offer guidance on cloth diapering, helping families find sustainable, practical solutions. I believe in "MOMpowerment," encouraging parents to embrace their unique journey with confidence.

Outside of doula work, I express my creativity through songwriting, which allows me to reflect on and connect with the emotional depth of the parenting experience. This creativity flows into my doula work, where I approach each family with openness, understanding, and care.

Ariana Evelyn Kaback

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Ariana:

Ariana is a certified birth and postpartum doula who partners with mothers in owning their birthing journey. She is deeply committed to offering each family a strong foundation of care and support. With an eye toward the holistic, Ariana acts as a guide offering a wide range of evidence-based birth and postpartum support plans that care for the mother, baby, and the family unit.

Ariana is an empathic, gentle, and nurturing advocate as she empowers birthing mothers to make the best decisions for themselves and the lives they are bringing into the world.

She has experience in both home and hospital births.

With her postpartum clients, Ariana focuses on both nutrition and mama care. She loves to use her talents as a chef to support new moms by preparing delicious meals.

Ariana spends her time in nature, hiking, reading, cooking, and dancing. She loves working as a volunteer doula and supporting community-led projects to give back to the communities in need. She believes all women deserve to have doula support. Ariana feels extremely grateful to be dedicating her life’s path to birth work.

Note: Ariana is fluent in both English and Spanish

Bethany Weathersbee

(she / her)

postpartum doula + lactation specialist

more about Bethany:

Bethany had the privilege of attending the births of all her siblings' children over the years. Coming from a large family, she found immense pleasure in being a part of so many childbirth experiences and witnessing the miracle that is childbirth. She was also fortunate enough to have given birth to three children of her own, with the last one being at home. For two years, she apprenticed under a radical midwife, Deva Burgess, attending dozens of births, prenatal visits, and postpartum visits with her. Most recently, she completed the Postpartum Doula program through Cornerstone which was yet another step in her journey to help others with their childbirth journey.

HER MISSION... as a Doula is to empathetically guide and nurture the transition from womanhood to motherhood. She strives to create a judgment-free space for new mothers to recognize their own primal strength and power. Her goal is to help heal and nurture the new family bond and bring her wisdom, kindness, and knowledge into her clients' homes and lives. Every step in her journey has been a quest to discover the answers to her own emotional, physical, and spiritual health as a woman, mother, and human being. Through the lessons she's learned, she hopes to offer all the knowledge she's obtained, the extra hands she's been gifted with, and the support that's surrounded her to her future clients.

Over the years, Bethany has pursued education in nutrition and diet, studied herbal medicine, led fitness and yoga classes, and most recently received her black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as of July 2023. Achieving the rank of black belt is something she's very proud of as it not only signifies over 10 years of hard work and dedication but also her great passion for the things she loves. She's an easy-going mother of three who loves helping people, adores children and nature, enjoys hiking with her dogs, spending time with family, and going on adventures with her partner and kids.

Kelsey Dial

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Kelsey:

Kelsey has been a newborn nanny since she was 13 years old. From a very young age, she displayed a motherly confidence in caring for young children and babies and loved taking care of them. She became a wedding florist with a dream to open up her own shop, but babies and families kept weighing on her heart and she knew she wanted to change paths. That's when she discovered all the things a doula does for the families they work for and quickly realized that was her dream job. Working one on one with parent(s), babies, making meals, organizing and cleaning, supporting, educating, caring for, and nourishing the new family was everything Kelsey loved to do already wrapped up in one profession.

Kelsey is a birth and postpartum doula and every day she wakes up thankful to be doing what she loves. Whether it's a 3 am call from a client in labor, or a 2 am diaper change and making a mama's midnight snack in their postpartum journey, Kelsey is along for the ride. She provides physical, emotional, and educational support and believes in trusting the process, trusting your body, and trusting your instincts. Kelsey loves supporting the families she works with, coaching in their prenatal sessions so they feel fully prepared for whichever pathway birth takes them, or providing a safe space to feel loved and cared for in their postpartum. She enjoys cooking home-cooked meals to nourish the soul, providing advice, emotional/physical support, love, empowerment, and holding space in the time it is most needed. Kelsey also provides basic lactation support, tips on how to swaddle, first bath, and baby wearing.

Kelsey's family has always called her an old soul, a vintage all-things-floral lover. She truly believes she is a textbook Cancer sign - compassionate, loving, emotional, nurturing, highly intuitive, and sensitive. Her favorite things to do outside of work are cooking, baking, thrifting, being with family, and creating ceramic pieces on the wheel. Kelsey was born and raised in Novato CA, but is currently living in Santa Rosa CA. Recently, she went on a week-long birth doula retreat in Bali, Indonesia, with teachers midwife and birth advocate, Robin Lim and Debra Pascali-Bonaro, founder of “Orgasmic Birth.”

Karina Plotek

(she / her)

lactation expert + postpartum doula

more about Karina:

Karina grew up in southern Poland. When she was about 7 years old, her aunt let her watch her 3-month-old baby and she absolutely loved it. This and other formative experiences led her later in life to become a Pediatric Nurse (RN) in Poland.

In 2005, Karina was invited to join a relief mission in Haiti where she volunteered for 13 months at Mother and Babies Center of Hope and Clinik Pep Bondye in Jeremie, Haiti. She functioned as an RN at both clinics.

Her education and work experiences trained her very well for the role of Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, New Parent Educator, Certificated Pediatric Sleep Consultant at Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting & Certificated Lactation Educator Counselor at UC San Diego.

Karina has over 25 years of experience working with newborns and has extensive experience with twins, triplets, and premature babies. Her ideal postpartum job is one in which the baby and the parents benefit greatly from her expertise.

In her free time, Karina enjoys hiking, traveling, attending classical music concerts, and cooking.

She is fluent in English, Polish, some Czech and Haitian Creole.

Masako Yura

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Masako:

Masako became passionate about birth during her pregnancy and the birth of her son. It was through her birth that she learned its transformational power and and just how important this memory is to a mother. And so she became very passionate about empowering women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

A DONA- trained birth and postpartum doula, she is honored to support and empower women during their through their pregnancy birth, postpartum, and beyond. Her goal is to inspire confidence within you and help you to trust in your own ability to give birth and care for your child.

Masako also offers holistic massage, sound meditation, and revels in providing delicious and nutritious meal to her clients.

Born and raised in Japan, she currently lives in Berkeley with her husband, son, and dog. She loves the ocean and mountains, and spends her time dancing, meditating, and reading.

On her days off, she enjoy going to the beach with her family, camping, and relaxing in nature. She also has 20 years of experience in flamenco dancing and continues to dance.

Adi Aboody

(she / her)

postpartum doula + lactation specialist + birth doula + placenta

more about Adi:

Adi Aboody (she/her) is a mother, birth-worker, herbalist, educator and community weaver. She first came across birth work as an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley in 2010, through a student-led course called Female Sexuality. A doula came in to speak to the class, and she remembers being instantly drawn in and deeply moved, which surprised her, and had the thought that one day she’d really love to be a doula. Seven years later, after she went through a highly transformative initiation experience, she said yes to this quiet calling that she could not shake off.

Adi received her certification with Cornerstone Doula Trainings in 2017-2018, a justice-based, public health focused and community centered doula trainings program. She went on to study Herbalism in 2019 at the California School of Herbal Studies, as well as lactation counseling through Breastfeed LA in 2021 & 2023. For six years she has been working as a birth & postpartum doula with an emphasis on holistic health, herbal medicine, nervous system regulation, emotional support, lactation guidance, postpartum rituals, and holding birth as ceremony and initiation. As your doula, Adi is a steady, calming and grounding touchstone for you throughout your birthing journey. She is there to remind you of your own strength, intuition and grace. She is your trusted ally, advocate & resource, she helps you feel more organized, prepared and confident in your vision, and she will reflect your power, hold you through challenge, and respect your choices. Adi will celebrate you in joy, honor your struggles, and show up with care and heart. She is on your team as you navigate the terrain of having a baby in this wildly complex, modern world. Her background is in nature-based & Jewish education, community & culture building, dance & somatic expression, humans rights justice & advocacy, and supporting rites of passage.

Through becoming a mother herself in August of 2022, Adi has been learning first hand what it truly means to be with the wild ride that is birth. Going through it herself has only further affirmed her love of birth, her dedication and commitment to this work and changing the culture around birth, and is honored to support others along their perinatal journeys. When not doing doula work, Adi loves to spend time immersed in nature, sharing creative home cooked meals with her community, exploring foreign lands, getting lost in a good novel, and shaking her booty in Afro-Brazilian dance classes. She lives in Sebastopol with her husband and sweet baby boy, Miel.

Lanie Mocherman

(she / her)

postpartum doula

more about Lanie:

Lanie (pronounced “Lane-ee”) has been fortunate to work with babies for over 20 years as a babysitter, teacher, nanny, and proud mother of three children (including a set of twins). She found her true passion working with new families during her first postpartum period. As a certified postpartum doula and lactation educator it is an honor for her to support new families during such a unique life transition.

Lanie was born and raised in the Bay Area, but adores traveling the world. Some of her favorite countries include: Italy, Croatia, Nepal, Jamaica, and Belize. When she’s not busy with her three wonderful children, she enjoys trying new restaurants, wine tasting, reading, and walking her dog.

Pauline Manning

(she / her)

postpartum doula + lactation specialist + birth doula + placenta

more about Pauline:

Born in Los Angeles CA, raised in the SF Bay Area, I am passionate about Community Service and providing support to families. I have over 14 years experience in working most areas between geriatrics and pediatrics. I discovered my calling in birth and postpartum work working as a Nursing Assistant in Postpartum and NICU units.

I am dedicated to providing assistance with the arrival of your newborn by helping to prepare home, light cleaning, meal preparations, physical and spiritual needs. My mission is to make this experience one to remember, making sure you have the necessary tools you will need to navigate through this journey.

I am a Mother of 3 Beautiful adults. I take pleasure in traveling, and outdoor activities.

I enjoy writing, poetry, cooking cultural dishes, and dance. I enjoy music and arts. Being an advocate of love and peace, I truly enjoy every aspect of this life.

"I strongly recommend Pauline Manning. The support that was provided made me feel much more comfortable and confident through my journey into motherhood from the soothing aroma therapy massages, the relaxing music, the coaching on how to breath through every contraction she offered me a place of comfort and assurance."

Sydney Bailey (1st time Mom)

Isabel Baer-Modena

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Isabel:

Hi, I'm Isabel! growing up as the oldest of 24 cousins in my close knit family, I've been surrounded by the joy and wonder of babies for as long as i can remember. My earliest memories are filled with caring for newborns, supporting my family, and developing a deep passion for nurturing both moms and their little ones. My doula career officially began in 2020, but I've been building my experience much longer.

As a birth doula, my role is to empower parents by offering emotional encouragement, physical comfort measures, and practical guidance tailored to their unique needs. With postpartum care, my role is to nurture parents through this beautiful time by providing hands-on help, emotional support, and much appreciated guidance. I assist with newborn care as well as help lighten the load with household tasks like meal prep, light cleaning, and organizing baby essentials so parents can focus on bonding with their baby. I offer a calming presence and reassurance to help families feel supported though this transformative journey.

When I'm not supporting families, you'll often find me outdoors, exploring hiking trails or tending to my garden. I find so much joy and solace in connecting with nature, whether its the peace of a quiet forest or the satisfaction of growing my own herbs and vegetables. Cooking is another passion of mine! I love baking and creating nourishing meals with fresh, seasonal ingredients. My hobbies bring balance to my life and inspire me to bring a serene grounded energy to the families I work with.

Rebecca Garcia

(she / her)

birth + postpartum doula

more about Rebecca:

I have a strong energetic pull towards this life changing work, and I am so honored to be pursuing my passion as a birth worker. I love all things birth and feel that my strongest assets are listening, empathy, providing resources and cooking homemade meals for others. I tell all my clients, if there is a birth I am there. With all the stigma and negative depictions in the media surrounding birth, I want to ensure that my clients feel secure in all their decisions without any judgments.

This Is Your Body, Your Birth & Only You Get To Make The Decisions That Works Best For You & Your Baby.

I have two little wildlings of my own, ages 4 and 5. I had such profound experiences being able to have a home birth in California, and birthing my second at a birthing center in Oklahoma. I had doulas for both births and feel as though they made my birthing journey undeniably memorable. They feed me, hit pressure points during labor, loved me, educated me and most importantly encouraged me to find my voice and strength. These are the experiences I wish to provide to my future clients.

I have experience in home-births, birth centers & hospital settings.

I understand that ones birthing journey is a sacred space, and wish to only support and offer any resources that may help aid in this time.

In my spare time you can find me going on adventures with my sweet familia, caring my body holistically or being creative in my ceramics studio.

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