About Me

Hi, I'm Dr. Rae! I'm a Public Health Doctor and Certified Doula.

I decided to become a volunteer doula at UC Davis Medical Center and in a twist of fate, discovered my passion. Preparing and helping parents give birth to their baby brings me so much joy! I believe no one should go through this experience feeling scared, unsure, unheard, or alone.

Supporting families through it is truly my calling. I take the time to help you understand what to expect, prepare for important decisions before labor begins, and ensure your birth partner feels confident in how to support you. When labor begins, I'm right there with you, providing calm support, meaningful position changes, encouragement, physical comfort, and evidence-based guidance so you can stay focused and feel in control. We talk about everything—your hopes, your concerns, and what matters most to you - and I'm here for all of it.

I can't wait to meet you!

Practice Philosophy

This is your birth journey, a memory that you will carry throughout your lifetime. When families feel prepared and supported, everything changes - fear becomes confidence and uncertainty becomes clarity.

Through my volunteer work at UC Davis Medical Center, I've had the privilege of supporting a wide range of births, most are high-risk pregnancies. That experience, paired with my background as a Public Health Doctor, has uniquely prepared me to support and prepare you for your labor & delivery, no matter how your birth unfolds. Overall, my goal is for you to feel prepared and in control of every step, then walk beside you with calm, evidence-based support. Hugs are free!

All services are available statewide by telehealth. I can also attend your hospital-based birth in person if you deliver at any hospital in Contra Costa County, such as John Muir, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, or San Ramon Regional Medical Center. I also attend births in person when delivery your baby at a Kaiser hospital in Walnut Creek, Antioch, Oakland, or Vallejo.

Specialties

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• Labor & Delivery Preparation
• Build your Birth Plan
• Partner Advocacy & Preparation
• Birth Support
• Normal to High-Risk Pregnancies
• Breastfeeding Support
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Patient Advocacy
• Teen Births

Services Offered

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• Prenatal Care
• Virtual Labor & Birth Support
• In-Person Labor & Birth Support