Website: birthofthefamily.blogspot.com Phone: (435) 512-4861 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 2 Birth Doula Experience: 0 years and 5 births attended Area of practice: La Habra, CA Travel range: 60 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English, some Spanish
Certification(s) are pending Specific certifications for the above: Working through DONA (Doulas of North America), an organization accepted worldwide.
Childbirth Educator Certifications
HBCE (HypnoBirthing)
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Special services available:
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Before training to become a doula, I have worked as a chiropractic assistant performing muscle work (TENS units, basic massage) and before that an aide to a physical therapist. I have also worked in a treatment facility and have developed real confidence in the ability of the mind.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $0 to $400 Fee details: They are flexible.
Client Testimonials for Allison Gunn
Sona Bakijanian
I had the privilege of having Allie as my doula for the birth of my second child. With my first, (I didn’t have a doula) I had to be induced after my water broke and wasn’t getting contractions. Needless to say, I eventually received an epidural. I knew for my second delivery that I wanted to have a natural, med-free birth. If it weren’t for Allie, I don’t think that would’ve been possible. She was with me every step of the way. She assisted me in laboring at home and at the hospital. Thank God for her big blue ball, which I labored on for several hours. Also, I think her foot massages are what got me through the intense couple of hours when I was stuck at 8 cm dilated. There were definitely moments when I didn’t think I had the strength or stamina to continue, but her words of encouragement and her calm presence kept me going. After my experience, I believe every woman should have a doula, and if you’re fortunate enough…you’ll have Allie!
I had the privilege of having Allie as my doula for the birth of my second child. With my first, (I didn’t have a doula) I had to be induced after my water broke and wasn’t getting contractions. Needless to say, I eventually received an epidural. I knew for my second delivery that I wanted to have a natural, med-free birth. If it weren’t for Allie, I don’t think that would’ve been possible. She was with me every step of the way. She assisted me in laboring at home and at the hospital. Thank God for her big blue ball, which I labored on for several hours. Also, I think her foot massages are what got me through the intense couple of hours when I was stuck at 8 cm dilated. There were definitely moments when I didn’t think I had the strength or stamina to continue, but her words of encouragement and her calm presence kept me going. After my experience, I believe every woman should have a doula, and if you’re fortunate enough…you’ll have Allie!