About Me

Hi, my name is Vivian, a birth and postpartum doula serving families in the East Bay and San Francisco. I became a doula because I’ve seen how lonely and isolating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can feel—and I don’t believe anyone should have to go through it alone or feel unsupported. It truly takes a village, and I’m here to be part of yours. I completed my labor, postpartum, and lactation training through MaternityWise, am trained with Hospital Friendly Doulas, and currently volunteer weekly as a birth doula at Alta Bates Sutter Health in Berkeley. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I proudly accept Medi-Cal and Kaiser insurance so that quality birth support is accessible to more families.

My approach to doula care is rooted in calm, compassionate, and affirming support. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Your voice, your values, and your choices are always at the center of the care I provide. I am committed to advocating for you and supporting the birth experience you envision—whether that means a highly medical birth, an unmedicated birth, or something in between. There is no “right” way to give birth, only the way that feels right for you.

I also believe that emotional safety and a sense of grounding are essential to a positive birth experience. During our prenatal sessions, I take time to understand what helps you feel calm, supported, and confident. Together, we explore tools such as breathwork, movement, visualization, touch, and comfort measures, and we practice using them so they feel familiar and accessible. These tools then become part of our shared language during labor and birth, allowing me to support you in a way that feels intuitive, connected, and deeply personalized.

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Specialties

• First-Time Parents
• Plus Size
• High Risk Pregnancies
• IVF
• LGBTQ+
• Lactation Certificate

Services Offered

• Prenatal/Antepartum Support
• In-Person Labor/Birth Support
• Postpartum Support
• Miscarriage

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