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I Love What I DOULA!!!
Doula support built around your specific situation
Every pregnancy is unique, as I am committed to providing personalized care and support for mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies, ceseareans,VBACs, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure. I specialize in pain management, massages, hypno-birthing, natural birthing, birth centers, rhythmic breathing, partner support, relaxation and much more.
Areas of Service: San Diego County, Inland Empire, Los Angeles
Methods of Payments are: Cash: Payments start from $1,500-$2,500 (military discounts applies if mom is delivering on the military base)
Insurance: TriCare, Community Health, Blue Cross Promise, Health Net, Kaiser Permenante, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross, Inland Empire Health
Credentials: Masters in Education, M.Ed, Masters in Theology, M.A, Bachelors of Liberal Arts, emphasis in Family Studies, Dona International Certified Doula#1428871
First Birth?
Effective Communicaton
Family Advocacy Support
If this is your first time, Shelley works through the specifics with you — what to expect, what to ask, where the real decisions live.
Previous births leave specific fears and specific questions. Shelley listens to what actually happened before she talks about what might happen next.
When family, partners, and providers all have opinions, Shelley keeps the focus on what you actually want — quietly, without drama.
Why should I hire Shelley the Doula?
Shelley the Doula has over 30 years of experience who is professional, compassionate, empathetic, consistent and committed when it come to serving pre and postpartum women. She listens to individuals and family needs through conversations, birth plans and experiences. Shelley the Doula empower women to make well informed decisions through one on one education, videos, and peer reviewed articles. Although Shelley is an individual Birth Doula, she is passionate about working with all expecting mothers, she volunteers for the San Diego International Birthing Project with recruiting and training doulas to work in the community.
"Hi Shelley, I wanted to thank you for your Doula expertise and supporting me through the birth of my son. I remember all of the counter pressure you did as contractions were happening REALLY helped me get through it and minimized the pain so much. The lavender essential oil, and damp wash cloth were great too. I really enjoyed it placed over my eyes as it helped me to fully relax. Over all, it was an incredible experience. It's absolutely unbelievable how someone could reduce pain with touch. I'm so grateful and i'm really happy I chose you to be my birth doula. We love you!"