Services
Supporting your journey into parenthood with evidence-based care and compassionate guidance.
Spinning Babies® Parent Educator
As a certified educator, I help families in the Central Coast prepare for a more comfortable birth. This specialized approach focuses on fetal positioning and pelvic balance to "make room for baby" before labor begins.
What’s Included:
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Daily Activities: Simple exercises to help balance your body and reduce common pregnancy aches.
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The Three Balances: Learn the core techniques used to ease labor and encourage optimal positioning.
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Partner Techniques: Empowering your birth partner with hands-on tools to support you during every stage.
Birth Doula Support
With over 15 years of supporting families in the San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande communities, I provide more than just physical comfort. I bring a steady, expert presence to your birth space, ensuring you feel heard and empowered from the first contraction to the first golden hour.
What’s Included:
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Continuous Labor Support: I am by your side from active labor until your baby is safely in your arms.
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Evidence-Based Advocacy: Helping you navigate hospital or home birth options with confidence and clarity.
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Comfort Measures: Specialized techniques in breathing, positioning, and acupressure to manage labor intensity.
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Prenatal Planning: Two deep-dive sessions to build your birth plan and prep your partner to be your best support.
Postpartum & Specialty Care
With over 15 years of experience in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande, I provide dedicated care as you transition home. My goal is to ensure you feel rested, nourished, and confident during the vital "fourth trimester."
What’s Included:
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Newborn Care Education: Hands-on help with soothing, bathing, and understanding your baby’s cues.
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Maternal Healing Support: Practical assistance with physical recovery and emotional well-being at home.
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Lactation & Feeding Guidance: Support for your chosen feeding path to ensure a stress-free experience.
CenCal Health
I believe every family deserves a supported birth. I am a registered Medi-Cal provider and am currently accepting clients through CenCal Health and other managed care plans.
What’s covered for Medi-Cal members:
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One 90-minute initial consultation.
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Up to 8 prenatal and postpartum visits.
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Continuous support during labor and delivery.
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Two extended (3-hour) postpartum sessions to help you settle in at home.
I can help you navigate the simple "Standing Recommendation" process to get your services fully covered.