Why Choose a Birth Doula?



• As both a licensed midwife and doula (and mom!), We have extensive training and experience in pregnancy and childbirth to provide ongoing physical, emotional, and informational support to a woman and her family during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.

• As a doula in a hospital birth, we do not perform clinical procedures, We will advocate for your emotional and physical needs.

• We support you in the birth you want, even when it may differ from your birth plan (for example, having to have your baby in the hospital due to medical reasons rather than the home birth you hoped and planned for).

Napa Valley Midwives offer comprehensive and personalized support for women choosing hospital or birth center birth. We believe that the safest place to give birth to your baby is where you feel the most comfortable. We will provide you with the care, support and education you need to make informed choices about your labor and delivery.

Unlike most certified doulas, our Doulas at Napa Valley Midwives are Licensed Midwives in the state of California. This provides you with additional support, clinical advocacy and wisdom throughout your pregnancy and birth and postpartum period.. It also allows you the comfort of laboring at home, while being reassured that everything is progressing normally, This allows for a gentle and empowered labor experience for mother, baby and family as well as minimizing unnecessary interventions.

Our birth doula services include 2-3 prenatal visits, support during labor and one postpartum home visit after you have returned home.

During our hour long visits we will discuss your vision and goals for your birth and create an individualized Birth Plan to be shared with your doctor. There is no substitution for the care and support you will receive from a wise and experienced Midwife.

Every woman deserves to be honored during her labor and birth!