“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers--strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
― Barbara Katz Rothman
What is a Doula?
A Doula is a professional support person trained in the needs of the family. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence-based education and practical hands-on support during childbirth including comfort measures to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. A birth doula recognizes the profound impact of childbirth on the mother. The birth doula does not provide medical care, clinical tasks such a cervical checks or fetal heart tones and does not speak on behalf of the client.
About Us
SMV Doula Collective was created out of a deep desire to help birthing people in the Santa Maria Valley as they go through one of the biggest transitions of creating a family. Our hope is that the SMV Doula Collective will help families easily find the Doula that is the best fit for you, your preferences, and your journey.
