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Examples of Nearby Active Doulas

If you are looking for a birth doula near San Francisco California, here are a few to consider:

Birth Fee: $2500

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Updated 3/27/2024

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
3
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
7

Here is what a client named Sarah S. has to say about working with Mirai:

Mirai was exactly what I had hoped for in a doula. She was able to prepare my husband and I leading up to the birth by sharing information in ways that spoke to our differing learning styles so that we were ready for all possibilities. I was super thankful for this preparation because my birth turned out the opposite of what I had originally planned due to health issues. Despite those changes, Mirai was there through it all. A calm voice in the chaos, and a strong hand to hold. The birth was a whirlwind but some of my most vivid memories are Mirai being that steady presence, calming me and guiding me through it all. Everyone came out of the birth healthy, and I believe Mirai is one of the main reasons that we did so. 


Birth Fee: $2400 to $2700

Postpartum Rate: $55

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Updated 3/27/2024

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
7
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
2

Here is what a client named Anna Maier Rogers has to say about working with Alla:

I came to the doula search process quite late in my pregnancy, and Alla saved the day! My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with her. After attending a birthing class while I was approximately 8 months pregnant, we realized that we would benefit from the support of a doula since we don't have many family members nearby. We found Alla's profile on this website and were able to get in touch with her right away. She was very responsive and non-judgmental. I gave birth at UCSF Mission Bay. I appreciate that Alla is open to supporting a range of birth plans and scenarios. She helped to prepare me for the process of labor and delivery in a hospital setting. She put me in touch with an excellent acupuncturist when I went past my due date. She also introduced me to Natural Resources which has provided invaluable breast feeding support.

While in the hospital Alla's presence was soothing and empowering. She provided me with a tens unit which really helped with pain management and suggested different positions and methods for natural pain relief. She also reminded me of my personal agency while in labor and made it clear that her role was to support my decisions rather than making any decisions on my behalf. This included advocating on my behalf if any issues arose with the hospital staff.

Alla is a talented photographer and took pictures during the birth which I will treasure. We've kept in touch during the post-partum period as well. I whole heartedly recommend her as a doula and am so glad she was by my side during this special time in my life.


Birth Fee: $2500 to $3000

Postpartum Rate: $50 to $65

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Updated 3/25/2024

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
7
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
17

Here is what a client named Carly B. has to say about working with Lenore:

Lenore was a godsend for the birth of my first baby. My husband and I had interviewed other doulas but didn’t feel a connection with anyone until we met Lenore. We were fortunate that she was able to take us on as clients because we found her late (started working with her in January for our Feb 8 due date). 

Despite some scary moments during my labor, I had an extremely positive birth experience - and that’s in large part due to Lenore’s care and support throughout. 


Lenore

- Met with us on an accelerated schedule (since we contacted her late) to help us prepare for the birth. 

- Despite being sick, was there for my baby’s birth (she offered to contact a back up doula, but we really wanted to her there so she wore a mask)
- Coached me through very painful contractions during a 3-hour wait for an epidural
- Kept me informed and calm when the doctors had to stop my contractions due to decelerations in my baby’s heart rate 
- Used her doula magic to get my baby flipped into correct birthing position
- Kept me informed about what was happening with my baby after she was born and the nurses had to give her some additional support to start her breathing. 
- Never judged our birth preferences and made sure that as much was honored as was possible given medical circumstances. 

We are so grateful for Lenore’s support and feel blessed that she is part of our baby girl’s story.