“Our Ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization” - Mahatma Ghandi
Welcome
Coral is an experienced and extensively trained Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, Massage therapist,Certified Lactation Counselor Childbirth Educator, and Sleep Consultant. Coral is also a Mother to a growing daughter and proud DONA member. Her combination of Evidence-Based care a calm and compassionate approach to Birth Work creates space for growth, learning, connection and a unique individualized model of care that is complete and inclusive of all types of ways to support Birth, newborns, all types of family strutcures and nurture each family who may invite me into their space as their Doula.
About Me
I am a BIPOC San Francisco native with over 25 years of professional experience working with babies and toddlers. I began my path towards Birth Work as a nanny and after my own transformative path birthing my own baby girl. I chose to begin working towards my goal of being a Doula. On this journey, I continued to discover many exciting opportunities to deepen my understanding of what it means to truly support and effect change when working together with families as they grow themselves, their bodies change and so do their souls. I began to take a vast array of seminars and classes, joining groups to firmly root myself into my community, reading books, and studying different cultural ways of birthing and caring for newborns around the world and learn from village midwives,, I also saw that we have such a special bond with our children that is truly unconditiona. I continue to learn more and use these valuable experiences and certifications to share with my clients and show a world of different options, birthing rituals, and techniques that can shorten labor, lessen discomfort, expedite healing using herbal remedies, and a healthy body through evidence-based information with a commitment to support you completely and talk about the many options available to you as you embark on your own path as a parent, I am an advocate for informed consent during birth, an excellent team player to ensure I am present for you as a Doula to ensure focus on your needs whether in the delivery room or your home after your baby has arrived.
Services
Coral is a compassionate, positive, knowledgeable Doula that shares her heart and soul along with providing evidence-based support to each Birth and Postpartum experience. She supports birth in all settings, Postpartum in your home or hospital and is grateful to work within the BIPOC and LGBTQ community. She has a passion for being a part of your Birth journey as you envision it and strives to help you make the transition into parenthood as seamless as possible. By preparing you with resources, books, classes, Parenting Groups, and emotional support she ensures you feel confident and fully supported during this transformation so you can enjoy your unique birth experience and get resorted should she join as your PP Doula. Working with newborns is a joy, sharing swaddle techniques, soothing methods and more. Coral finds immense value in the invitation to witness the beauty and ritual of birth and is honored to help families adjust to having a newborn by working with your family to promote healing, provide solutions and be a calm part of the team.
Birth Support Offerings
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Initial Birth Consultation
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Prenatal Meetings prior to your birth to discuss your desires for labor and delivery along with sharing an understanding of what's happening in your body during pregnancy and what to expect when go into labor
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We also discuss interventions, positions to ease labor and shorten pushing stage ,exercises, nutrition and anything emotional you might want to share.
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Creation of a detailed birth plan
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Attendance at your birth when requested for the duration, without additional fees or time restrictions. PP===
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Postpartum visits where we go over newborn care, Swaddling, soothing, baby's latch or suggest bottles, nipple sizes or formula brands. I am also there to make sure are healing resting, eating well, learning to use your pump or passive collection device
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I will provide you with postpartum related recommendations for you and baby's care as well as baby massage and bathing tips
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Access to experienced back up Doula.
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Free access to Motherboard.com to make your birth plan
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Breathing techniques to create a calm birthing space
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Mediations , Birthing Vides should you want to see a birth
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A detailed packing list if your birthing in hospital
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Relaxation techniques
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Hypnobirthing Techniques
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Access to Spinning Babies
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Unlimited phone, text and email support
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Access to parent resources through Evidence Based Birth®
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Access to my extensive lending library including Motherboard Birth
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Access to special rates on childbirth classes
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Access to the Elle Babycare Tens
Postpartum Support
Hello and Congratulations!
As a postpartum doula, I bring a calming, grounded energy as well as attention and care to your newborn while sharing with you ways to soothe, establish healthy feeding patterns and relieve stress, all while helping you adjust to becoming a Parent. I answer your questions complete with evidence-based information so that you are equipped to make important choices when caring for your newborn both day and night. I have extensive experience with breast/chestfeeding as a CSLC, exclusive pumping, and formula selections. I take the time to listen to your goals and wishes as you begin your bonding journey with your baby in order to provide care unique to your family. I also help facilitate skin-to-skin, plenty of rest, hydration, and quiet time to ensure you are recovering and nourished during this delicate time. I believe that a slow and steady
recovery after giving birth is vital as well as helping your partner understand how they can support you during this important time of healing and adjustment. I am also a trained Pediatric Sleep Consultant and can help guide your baby towards healthy sleep habits, self soothing methods which leads into longer, deeper sleep I am available for both day and night shifts and welcome all questions and schedules to help ease your transition.
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My role as your Doula
As your Doula it is my commitment to help you understand your pregnant body, to constantly support you physically and emotionally during labor and delivery, provide evidence-based guidance to your experience and share with you what you may experience during this amazing time. I will be there to guide you towards a birth experience where you feel empowered, heard, valued, and ready to meet your baby. My place on your birth team allows you to connect with your body, tune out negative or fearful associations, and allow your own strength to emerge to guide you towards a harmonious birth experience.