Website: www.gotcontractions.com Phone: (925) 947-5874 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 3 Birth Doula Experience: 16 years and 325 births attended Area of practice: Pleasant Hill, CA Travel range: 20 miles Travel comments/restrictions: not over SF bridge Languages spoken: English
Birth Doula Certifications
DONA (DONA International)
Breastfeeding Certifications
Certified Lactation Educator (CAPPA)
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Lamaze International trained CBE
Other Credentials
CHBE – Certified Happiest Baby Educator
Certified Educator of Infant Massage
Specialist in VBAC support
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Clients on bed rest
Adoption
Relinquishing mothers
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Expected stillbirth
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Surrogacy
Special services available:
Infant massage education
TENS units rental
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Antepartum doula
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Co-leader Mt. Diablo Doula Community,
Profession Subscriber to ICAN
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? Some Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: Not specified Fee details: Fee is variable - for more information please speak with doula
Client Testimonials for Holly Wiersma
Suzanne Chaix
I have had two wonderful experiences with Holly Wiersma. First she helped me through the delivery of my son in October 2005 and then she helped me again when I had my daughter in November 2007. Holly is sweet, kind, warm, caring and attentive. She provided much-needed support for me and my husband during labor and delivery. She was truly in our corner and acted as an advocate for us and our needs. She is patient and calm and really helped me stay on track with my birth plan each time. Holly added so much to our birth experiences and we would highly recommend her.
I have had two wonderful experiences with Holly Wiersma. First she helped me through the delivery of my son in October 2005 and then she helped me again when I had my daughter in November 2007. Holly is sweet, kind, warm, caring and attentive. She provided much-needed support for me and my husband during labor and delivery. She was truly in our corner and acted as an advocate for us and our needs. She is patient and calm and really helped me stay on track with my birth plan each time. Holly added so much to our birth experiences and we would highly recommend her.