A doula for Me

Empowering Birth & Nurturing New Beginnings

A Doula for Me

Empowering Birth & Nurturing New Beginnings

Supporting expectant

families in SF, Marin and

the Bay Area with

compassionate birth and

postpartum Doula

services

I know that preparing for birth and

becoming new parents can feel

overwhelming. You might be wondering:

What if I need support in those first challenging months with my newborn?

How can I make my partner feel included and confident?

Will I know what to do during labor?

Who can I trust to respect my choices and preferences?

My Approach: Calm, Knowledgeable,

Collaborative

What makes my support unique:

  • Therapeutic massage integrated into my birth and postpartum packages

  • Multilingual support - I speak fluent English, Spanish, Catalan, and French

  • Medical background as a Licensed Vocational Nurse since 2005

  • Gentle guidance without ever being pushy or overwhelming

  • Inclusive approach that ensures partners feel just as supported and involved

I've been supporting families as a birth and postpartum Doula since 2010, and I feel a deep passion for this very special time in women's and families' lives. There's nothing more rewarding than watching parents discover their strength and fall in love with their babies while feeling completely supported.

This isn't just my profession—it's my calling. Supporting families during birth and those tender newborn days is what I

was meant to do.

My Experience & Recognition:

  • 15+ years as a birth and postpartum Doula

  • 20+ years in healthcare as a Licensed Vocational Nurse

  • 2023 Best Birth Doula in Marin (Pacific Guardian Newspaper)

  • Multilingual support - I speak fluent Spanish, Catalan, and French

  • Therapeutic massage integrated into my birth and postpartum packages

MEET CARMEN CD/PCD (DONĄ)

The birth experience you deserve

We will meet many times before labor to prepare. When you need me, I'll be by

your side. whether you're birthing at home or in the hospital. My hands

on support includes:

  • Emotional, physical, and relaxation support tailored to your unique needs

  • Specialized techniques including Spinning Babies, hypno-birthing,

  • therapeutic massage, auditory support, and visualization

  • Position guidance to help labor progress naturally and comfortably

  • The right words and visuals to help you relax as much as possible

  • Continuous presence from active labor through delivery and your first hours as a new family

Postpartum Support: Nurturing Your Fourth Trimester

Daytime Postpartum Support

Comprehensive Care for Your Growing Family

The weeks after your baby arrives are just as important as the birth itself. My postpartum support ensures you feel confident, nourished, and cared for as you adjust to life with your little one.

  • Breastfeeding support and guidance through any nursing challenges

  • Newborn care assistance so you can rest and recover

  • Emotional support as you navigate the beautiful complexity of new parenthood

  • Therapeutic massage to help your body heal and relax

  • Meal preparation with tasty, nourishing food to fuel your recovery

  • General wellbeing check-ins to ensure you're thriving, not just surviving

  • Community resource connections for any additional support you may need

Nightime Support

Restorative Sleep for the Whole Family

overnight care so your entire family gets the precious sleep you need to heal and thrive. While you rest, I'll handle:

  • Overnight newborn care with gentle, experienced hands

  • Breastfeeding support including proper positioning and latch assistance

  • Essential baby care - burping, swaddling, diaper changes, and soothing techniques

  • Putting baby back to sleep after feedings so you can return to rest

  • Confidence building as I help you develop the parenting skills to become the parents you dream to be

what families are saying

Carmen built a great rapport with my husband, always including him in conversations and making sure he felt just as supported. She respected his routines and preferences, creating a comfortable and collaborative environment. He appreciated her professionalism, warmth, and the way she made both of us feel confident in our roles as new parents.

Carmen was incredibly nurturing, with a calm and reassuring presence that instantly put us at ease. She was highly knowledgeable about newborn care, offering helpful tips and gentle guidance without ever being pushy. Most of all, she was consistently reliable and attentive, making us feel completely supported and confident through every day/night she was with us.

After almost three days of labor, I was completely exhausted and Carmen provided the positivity I need to power through the home stretch--not to mention lovely hand massages! When our daughter birth arrived, there were three very long minutes when she didn’t breathe. Carmen was calm and collected and helped both my husband and I stay present as the doctors worked their magic. Having Carmen there was truly a gift.

To move forward please reach out via email with your estimated due date as well as where you plan to give birth. For postpartum inquiries please let me know your due date as well as what kind of care you are looking for. [email protected]