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Full Spectrum Doula Services

I serve women and birthing people of all backgrounds, with a focus on those from underserved and marginalized communities, to ensure they receive the compassionate and culturally competent care they deserve. My mission is to support maternal and infant health outcomes by offering holistic support throughout the entire journey. This work is sacred and ancestral; my great-grandmother was a midwife, and her story planted the seed for my own path in birthwork. Drawing on all of my tools and experience as a healing artist, I empower my clients to feel informed, nurtured, and confident, providing individualized and evidence-based care that honors their unique experiences and needs. All doula services and offerings can be combined to suit individual needs. 

“As a first-time mom facing a 34-hour labor, I truly don't know how I would have made it through without Esther. She guided me and my husband through every contraction with breath work and counter pressure, helping me stay grounded when things felt overwhelming. Her calm, steady energy made the delivery room feel safe, and she was right there with me––helping me breathe, refocus, and keep going. I felt completely supported and cared for. I can't recommend Esther enough––and I'm so grateful I get to work with her again this winter for baby #2.”

BJ // los angeles

Birth Doula Services

As your birth doula, my goal is to help you build a strong foundation—mentally, physically, and spiritually—as you prepare for this transformational experience. While we can plan and prepare, birth often unfolds in unexpected ways. My role is to support you as you tap into your inner strength and navigate the journey with trust. Everything you need is already within you; I’m simply here to empower you to through the process.
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What could this look like?
Initial Consultation:
A complimentary meeting to get to know each other and discuss your vision and preferences for your birthing experience. This session is designed to ensure we are a good fit and to answer any initial questions you may have.
 
2-3 Prenatal Visits:
During our first visit, we’ll work together to create a personalized birth plan that reflects your values, preferences, and intentions. We’ll explore your options for labor and pain management, talk through any questions or concerns, and begin to build a strong foundation of trust. Our second (and potentially third) visit will be tailored to your specific needs and may include practicing comfort measures, exploring labor positions, and reviewing evidence-based information about the stages of labor and common interventions. Together, we’ll also make space to release what we can’t control and cultivate a mindset that welcomes the unknown.
 
Continuous Labor Support:
I provide continuous, compassionate care during labor, offering hands-on assistance, advocacy, and emotional support. I will be on call 24/7 for three weeks before your due date and two weeks after.
 
Immediate Postpartum Care:
I will remain with you for 2-3 hours after birth to ensure that you and your family are comfortable and settled. I can assist with initial bonding and any other immediate postpartum needs.

Placenta Encapsulation
The placenta is an important organ that forms during pregnancy to nourish and support your baby. Placenta encapsulation is the practice of preparing and dehydrating the placenta, then placing it into capsules for consumption. This process can be a meaningful part of your postpartum recovery. After birth, the sudden shift in hormone levels can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, mood changes, night sweats, hair loss, and more. Placenta encapsulation may help ease these transitions by supporting hormonal balance, boosting energy levels, and aiding in milk production.
Postpartum Doula Services
Need support during the fourth trimester? As your postpartum doula, I’m here to offer care and guidance as you navigate this tender transition. The early weeks after birth are filled with change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is a time to be cared for as you recover, adjust, and begin to find your rhythm. My goal is to help you feel grounded, nurtured, and supported every step of the way.
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What could this look like?
Two Postpartum Visits — Each session is uniquely tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the mother. Services offered during these visits are designed to be flexible and can be customized based on what feels most supportive during your postpartum recovery. Possible options include:
  • Belly binding
  • Postpartum ritual bath
  • Nutrition and meal planning
  • Postpartum yoga session
  • Reiki healing session
 
Hourly Mother’s Helper Support:
  • Infant Care & Support
  • Household Support
  • Mother’s Personal Support​
  • Sibling Care​
  • Overnight Support
Abortion Doula Services
What is an abortion doula?
Typically, when someone hears of a doula, they think of birthing, and that's absolutely one of the biggest use cases. But there's also been a movement the past several years around full-spectrum doulas, and so you'll see folks providing this service not only during the birthing process, but during pregnancy loss and during abortion care. 
An abortion doula provides physical and emotional support to a patient during their abortion process. It's an added level of care outside of the actual medical care where providers are attuning to whatever the patients' needs are, to make them as comfortable as possible during the process. That can look like making sure they're warm enough or making sure that they have food or drinks or just whatever is going to make them feel supported. The doula can step in and advocate for the patient and offer the patient options. This also looks like some level of physical support with breathing exercises or visualization exercises to help take the patient's mind off any pain or discomfort that they may be experiencing because, sadly, with any medical procedure, there can be some level of discomfort. The abortion doula is there to really walk them through that.  
 
(Source: Planned Parenthood)

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