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Jacqueline Garcia

La Madre Birth and Postpartum

Oceanside, CA Service range 55 miles None

https://www.lamadreholisticpractice.com/

Birth Fee

Not specified

Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Birth Fee

Not specified


Birth Doula Experience

7 years


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, April 2022

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


Special Services Offered

  • Acupressure
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Belly binding
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Mother blessing celebrations
  • Mother roasting
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Service Area

Oceanside, CA Service range 55 miles None

Client Testimonials for Jacqueline Garcia

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Ellie

12/19/2023

If I could yell how much I love Jackie from the rooftops, I would. I tell everyone she was the best decision I made for myself during my pregnancy.
Jackie embodies everything you’d want your doula to be during your delivery. She’s fierce, but gentle, calm, but energetic when needed, motivational in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming, and just so caring towards you. Labor and delivery is so unpredictable. Jackie was our guiding light when we felt confused and unsure, while also perfectly balancing our autonomy to make our own decisions. I had a misconception that a doula wasn’t necessary in a hospital setting birth, especially if you’re planning on getting and epidural. I also was fearful to have someone else (besides my husband) in the room with me during one of the most vulnerable experiences of my life. I can’t even begin to express how wrong I was.
She was the perfect puzzle piece that would’ve been missing if we didn’t have her throughout our pregnancy journey. Since I chose to get an epidural, Jackie helped move me around into different positions that helped me progress quicker and while my baby’s heart rate went up a couple times. She knew exactly what to do in EVERY situation that came up. She’s so attuned and knew the moments I needed a break and the moments I was open to movement... constantly checking in to make sure we were on the same page. I truly believe my labor would’ve been an experience full of fear if I didn’t have Jackie in the room with me. She made it so my husband and I could truly live in the present moment knowing we had her in the room as a grounding presence during the twists and turns of labor. I could go write a novel on how incredible Jackie is.

Molly Hendricks

10/25/2023

Jackie is a gift. She truly was an anchor for me during pregnancy and birth. She helped me advocate for myself , speak up, own my birth, and truly feel heard. She made birth so much less scary and I will certainly be using her for future births. I cannot thank her enough for being such a guiding light for me.

Melanie

10/9/2023

My husband and I highly recommend Jackie. She is extremely genuine, kind, professional, knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about what she does. I always felt well supported by her during my pregnancy. She was always prompt at answering any questions that came up during my pregnancy and providing resources. I appreciated and valued the weekly zoom educational sessions on different topics relating to pregnancy and postpartum. My husband and I also attended the monthly Comfort & Coping workshop twice, which we found helpful in preparation for labor. 
We are so, so happy that we hired Jackie. We could not have hoped for a better experience with her. 1000% worth the investment. Thank you, Jackie!

Leslie Knueven

7/13/2023

Jackie is the birth doula you need! She is tender, kind, knowledgeable, compassionate and a strong advocate for YOU during your birth experience. She has been a hero for our family on numerous occasions, ultimately supporting us for each of our two children entering this world and our family. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Rachel

7/2/2023

 


Joy and Jackie are an extremely experienced, educated, professional, efficient and organized duo. After our initial interview, my spouse described them as “elite doulas.” Importantly, they are also warm, caring, responsive and nonjudgmental.

 


We’re grateful for their support before and during our home birth with our second baby and impressed by how quickly they developed a positive rapport with our midwives.

 


The birth comfort measures workshop they lead for clients was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect and focus on labor as a couple. Jackie and Joy also host zoom calls with a range of local experts and quarterly in-person gatherings for their clients.

 


I would recommend a doula to every birthing person. With the right doula, you’ll leave every interaction feeling more uplifted and confident!

 


Bonus: I also opted to add on their placenta encapsulation/art and belly binding services. I likely wouldn’t have sought these out separately but it was super convenient to book  directly with my doulas.

Maddie

3/21/2023

Jackie was such an amazing element of my birth experience. She communicated with my partner and I throughout all of early and active labor, building our confidence in the body and process, recommending positions to keep labor progressing. After we met at the birth center, she was immediately in tune with my body, often recognizing what I needed before I needed it. Her calming presence and encouragement were perfect, every coping mechanism, affirmation, and gesture guided me further through labor. I felt so supported. When the baby arrived, we were overwhelmed with how beautiful and intimate the whole experience had been. I’m so grateful to Jackie for telling me I could when I doubted myself, this birth wouldn’t have been the same without her.

Jeff

2/24/2023

Jackie is truly gifted. She was exactly the force and temperament my wife (and I) needed during the entire birth journey. Her ability to listen and interpret is spot on, and her actions and words during the actual birth were instrumental in my wife delivering our fourth child. I would highly recommend Jackie to everyone who is looking for or curious about having a Doula!!

Emily Marie Ortega

5/26/2022

About my pregnancy
• High risk for early labor?• Nana (my mother figure and usual pregnancy & baby support) passes away during 2nd trimester.
• My dad goes to hospital & is in critical condition for Covid; I have a 2 week hospital stay at 28 weeks & will remain on bedrest until delivery (10/29)?• Dad passes away in September due to Covid?• My water breaks at 34 weeks & we have a beautiful baby boy named Maddy!!?• Maddy has a 9 day NICU stay & has feeding tubes & is placed on oxygen which delays breastfeeding but speeds up the mom panic?• Maddy comes home Nov 7th & it gets real!
As you can see my pregnancy was complicated, scary, & emotional. But it was also one of the most magical, calm, tender & balanced times I’ve ever experienced in my LIFE. Jackie was a KEY component in this balance and strength. This is just a GLIMPSE of what she gifted me & my family during one of the most UNCERTAIN & UNPREDICTABLE times in history.
• Provided me with emotional, moral, physical & educational support. The emotional and moral support she gave me during the lose of my nana and father is priceless. She provided me a list of AMAZING books to read, and educated me on the 4th trimester . ?• The RECIPES she gave me during pregnancy, after pregnancy and for Maddy during our BLW journey were AMAZING. ?• Having a NICU baby delayed our breastfeeding journey and also challenged me to pump. She supported and encouraged me- & reminded me to TRUST my body but most importantly she actively listened to me during my struggles. Maddy eventually & still is a exclusively BFB. She also gave me product advice & helped me with the “boob flu”- treatment & prevention.?• Assisted my partner with a plan for when I was released into his care for bedrest at home. Meal preparation, chores, & how to support me during hard times.

Jennifer Barlowe

4/2/2022

Jackie was my unofficial doula/new mommy support system. Any question or doubt or concern I had (no matter how silly I thought it was), Jackie listened attentively to my needs and gave me the best advice to put my anxiety at ease. Even after I gave birth, I had issues with my milk production and Jackie was right there supporting me through it. I am forever grateful for her and all her knowledge. 

Camryn Del Rosario

3/27/2022

Let me just start off by saying I almost didn’t have a doula for my birth. Last minute, I decided to get one out of the sheer panic that sets in at the end of pregnancy… and I am SO happy that I did. Having Jackie as my birth and postpartum doula made a world of a difference for my birth! She went above and beyond my expectations. She was able to anticipate every need of mine and create a calm atmosphere for me. Everything from the loving tone of her voice, to the helpful supplies that she brings, to her gentle touch were so monumental in my smooth labor experience. Labor and birth can be a really scary thing but every time I started to feel anxious or worried, Jackie talked me through it and made me feel seen, heard and taken care of. She also allowed me to have such an easygoing and wonderful transition into motherhood. I trust this woman with my life (and my babies)! She is truly amazing and I cannot recommend her enough. 

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Kind Regards,

Camryn Del Rosario

Birth Availability for Jacqueline Garcia

= Available. Calendar last updated: 10-28-2023