Yaosca Karina Castro

Vancouver, BC Service range 19 miles I have reliable access to a vehicle. No ferries

Birth Fee

$700 to $1200

Postpartum Rate

$25 to $40

Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Availability Remarks: I prioritize postpartum services for families whom I have supported through pregnancy and birth. I am available for day and night shifts. CPR-C certified, valid through July 31, 2026.

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Birth Fee

$700 to $1200

Postpartum Rate

$25 to $40

Doula Training

• DONA International-Approved Workshop, January 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 2 births and 0 to 2 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
though currently there are none in my area

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I will attend any home births that are attended by a midwife

Fee Details

Will consider trades. Flexible with payment arrangements. Please contact me if finances are a barrier. DAFGP approved. Also a doula through Brood. PRENATAL: 2 prenatal sessions; On-call phone & text support upon hire; birth planning support; referrals to community services BIRTH: Continuous, 1-on-1 care from early labour until 1-2 hours after birth; Movement, massage, affirmations, breathing; First feed, latching, and newborn care support; Amateur birth photography and videos POSTPARTUM: 1 to 2 in-person visits with a focus on newborn care and emotional support; On-call phone and text support for 6 weeks postpartum; Referrals to postpartum resources; A written copy of your baby's birth story ADDITIONAL: I can offer basic prenatal and postpartum herbal support for the gestating parent and birth helper(s). Please always communicate with your care team before working with any plant medicines. --- I am fluent in English and Spanish & proficient in French.