The Gritty Spiritual Work of Pregnancy: 40 weeks of transformation
Doula
Pam
Serving Long Beach, North OC, and South Bay areas
Supporting women and families through the sacred passage of childbirth with mindful presence and expertise
ABOUT ME
MY STORY
I am a DONA certified and Medi-Cal approved doula and mother of two based in Long Beach, CA. I see birth as a natural physiological process and a sacred passage: for mother, parents, baby, and family. I celebrate every baby born into the world as a unique and precious gift from God and have a passion for supporting families in nurturing this next generation from pregnancy on.
My love for birth began when I witnessed my nephew's birth as a young woman. Like many women, I was fearful of childbirth--It was rarely talked about and if it was, pain was typically the main subject. But watching my nephew’s birth showed me what an awe inspiring miracle it truly is and actually made me excited to have my own children!
I believe that as women, our bodies were divinely designed to birth well. While complications do happen, they are not the rule. Birth is a natural physiological process. It is hard work, but that is not all. It is a transformative, life changing experience no matter how it happens: unmedicated or medicated, vaginal or cesarean, home birth, birth center, or hospital, all of which I have supported!
In 2023 I began offering postpartum support for that vulnerable transition period into parenthood. I bring my love for families and holistic wellness with years of breastfeeding, mothering, home cooking, and caretaking experience to nurture the new mother and family for a healthy start. A healthy start paves the way forward into a more healthy and adaptable life of parenting. This is so important to me as my heart's desire is to see families thrive in the challenging and sacred work of raising healthy children with faith, wisdom, and love. If that sounds like you, you may be interested in subscribing to my newsletter,
Sacred Journeys Childbirth + Parenting
It is my great honor to provide pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support to women and families desiring a gentle guide, a loving advocate, and comforting presence on their sacred journey.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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DONA Trained 2018
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DONA Certified 2020
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Spinning Babies Trained 2019
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Familiar with Bradley Method, Hypnobirthing, and Birthing from Within
As your doula, I commit to
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Get to know you and your unique needs and desires
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Support you in those unique needs and desires
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Provide pertinent info and resources
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Be your ongoing support throughout the childbearing year
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Encourage and pray for you
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Provide continuous labor support (physical, mental, emotional/spiritual)
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Support you in the early postpartum transition, with breastfeeding/feeding support, a nourishing meal, and birth processing
DOULA SERVICES
Birth Doula Support
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2 Prenatal Meetings
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Pregnancy phone/research support
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On-call from 38 weeks
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Continuous Labor Support
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Postpartum Visit + Healing Meal
Birth Doula + Photo Session
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Standard Package
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Newborn Mini Photo Session with professional photographer, Christina Cho Serrano
pOstPartum Doula Support
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Newborn Care
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Breastfeeding/Feeding Support
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Comforting Touch Massage
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Healing Meal Prep
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Birth Processing
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Cleaning
Accepted Medi-Cal Health Plans
Doula Support For ALl
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La Care
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Health Net
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Blue Shield Promise
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Cal Optima Community Health Network
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Molina Healthcare
Accepting CARROT and Payment Plans
Contact Me
For a free 30 minute consultation
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