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Charlay Sims

Birthing Vibrance

Long Beach, CA Service range 25 miles $75 fuel charge for locations over 25 miles.

Birth Fee

$1000 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $70

Black Doula

Birth Fee

$1000 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $70


Birth Doula Experience

1 years and 5 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

6 years and 1 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Haize Hawke Get Rooted Doula Training - Certified Doula

Doula Training

  • Haize Hawke Get Rooted Doula Training, May 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 births and 1 postpartum families

Postpartum limits/restrictions: No overnights and no smokers please.

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
It is my job to help provide the knowledge I didn't have when I gave birth at the hospital.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Imagine giving birth out of the comfort of your own home. I truly believe that home births are remarkable. There is so much fulfillment in them. You can have whatever birth you desire if your mindset is in a positive direction.


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Prenatal or postnatal massage
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

After birth mental support. Postpartum soups, relaxing postpartum massages, relaxing baths and light cleaning or errands if needed.

Service Area

Long Beach, CA Service range 25 miles $75 fuel charge for locations over 25 miles.

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Client Testimonials for Charlay Sims

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ivone hernandez

12/14/2024

I did not expect to have Charlay help during my labor, but boy am I glad I did. Originally I had another doula, but she ended up having another client that day and sent Charlay to fill in for me. From the moment we met, she was so warm and supportive. Throughout my almost two day labor, she encouraged and empowered me. At almost each contraction, she was there massaging me or holding my hand. I say almost each because my husband and mother were also helping. She is so warm and inviting, and she really cares. Two weeks postpartum she come by, even though she didn't have to anymore, to visit the baby and even gave me another one of her great massages! She helped cut the babies nails and brought us yummy drinks. I am so blessed to have had her be a part of my birth journey. 

Shanara Hou

12/7/2024

Charlay Sims was extremely caring and did a wonderful job. Because of her, we were mentally and physically prepared for the birth of our child. She gave us lots of reassurance and comforted us during all the stages of labor. Our birth experience was much smoother than most due to her efforts and advice throughout the process. We were very lucky to have found her.

Alisha

11/2/2024

Wow! Charlay made my birth experience so comforting. I knew once I met her I wanted her to be my doula to help me bring my beautiful daughter into this world. Her energy is so grounding and safe. The way she genuinely cared for me made me feel so loved and taken care of. She was very supportive and knowledgeable throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. During my labor she was very hands on and was extremely helpful- emotionally and physically! My daughter is 13 months now and she is still checking on us! I would highly recommend her to accompany you on your journey! 

Domenique Harmon

9/18/2024

What an amazing advocate to have by your side! I don't know how I could have gone through such a life changing moment (like birth) without the help of my doula (Charlay) and the rest of the birth team. Incredibly blessed. Charlay checked in on me via text, phone, and FaceTime prior to birth- making sure I am eating good, actively walking, and helped with other preparations for birth like positions and emotional support with fears. She provided food, comfort, books, and herbs for postpartum. She is inquisitive, informative, and very validating. 

Birth Availability for Charlay Sims

= Available. Calendar last updated: 11-21-2024

Postpartum Availability for Charlay Sims

= Available. Calendar last updated: 11-21-2024