Jennetta Gilliam

Full Spectrum Doula

About Me

Dedicated full-spectrum doula with over 12 years of experience and clinical background in labor & delivery and postpartum care. Known for delivering culturally competent, trauma-informed support, guiding families through pregnancy, birth, and recovery with confidence and advocacy.

Specialties

  • Full-Spectrum Doula Support Providing comprehensive care across the entire journey—fertility
  • pregnancy
  • labor
  • birth
  • postpartum
  • and loss support. High-Risk & Medically Complex Pregnancies Experienced in supporting clients navigating: • VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) • Large for gestational age babies • Antipartum admissions • Blood pressure concerns / preterm labor • Hospital-based births with clinical considerations Hospital Birth Advocacy (12+ Years Medical Experience) With a background in labor & delivery and postpartum hospital settings
  • you: • Help clients navigate hospital systems confidently • Support informed consent and decision-making • Bridge communication between families and medical staff Virtual & Hybrid Doula Support • Real-time labor coaching (breathing
  • positioning
  • emotional support) • Ideal for clients unable to have in-person support • Strong adaptability for modern birth spaces Faith-Based / Christian Doula Support (Chayil-Toned Care) • Prayer
  • scripture
  • prophetic encouragement during pregnancy & labor • Spiritual covering while maintaining clinical awareness • Optional—also offer fully standard (non-faith-based) support Culturally Competent Care for BIPOC Families • Advocacy and education addressing disparities in maternal health • Safe
  • affirming
  • and empowering birth experiences Insurance-Based Doula Services (Medi-Cal & Major Plans) • Skilled in working with Medi-Cal
  • IEHP
  • Kaiser
  • etc. • Making doula care accessible—often at $0 cost to clients ⸻ Your Childbirth Education Specialties Chayil Birthing Bootcamp (Signature Program) • Hands-on
  • practical birth preparation • Includes: • Breathing techniques (ice challenge training) • Positioning & movement (yoga ball
  • stretching) • Partner support training • Contraction timing tools/apps • Real-life labor troubleshooting Body Awareness & Labor Preparation • Movement-based education • Comfort techniques & pain management options • Preparing for real-time labor scenarios Colostrum Collection & Early Feeding Education • Prenatal expression guidance • Breastfeeding basics and early latch support Birth Plan Development & Advocacy Training • Customized birth plans • Teaching clients how to communicate preferences effectively Postpartum Preparation & Recovery Education • Immediate postpartum care • Emotional support planning • Healing and transition into parenthood Partner & Support Person Training • Teaching partners how to actively support during labor • Hands-on coaching for confidence and involvement ⸻ Signature Edge (What Makes You Different) This is the part you must highlight everywhere: • “The Doula That Prays” — blending spiritual authority with evidence-based care • Medical + Ministry Integration — rare combination of hospital experience and prophetic covering • Mentor & Educator — training the next generation of doulas through Chayil Academy • Hybrid Access Model — in-person + virtual + insurance-based accessibility

Services Offered

  • Prenatal Care
  • In-Person Labor & Birth Support
  • Virtual Labor & Birth Support
  • Postpartum Care
  • Pregnancy Loss Support
SPECIALITIES
High-Risk
First Time Parents
Ayurvedic Belly Binding
Warm oil ‘massage’
Pregnancy Loss
Services OFFERED
Pregnancy Loss Support
Virtual Labor & Birth Support
Extended In-Home Postpartum Care
IVF Support
Initial Consultation Session
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Care
In-Person Labor & Birth Support
CITY COVERAGE AREA
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Calaveras
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