Hello, I’m Caro, and I come to the world of birth work with a background in biology and public health, as well as my own lived experience navigating reproductive health challenges. I trained as a labor & birth doula and a Certified Postpartum Doula with Cornerstone Doula Trainings and have fallen in love with birth work ever since.
I approach this work with an open mind and work to cultivate and protect a safe environment for families to simply be. I will create space for us to develop an authentic connection, building a strong foundation of trust. My goal is to center love and joy in the experience of creating and nurturing new life.
In my personal time, I love to roller skate at Lake Merritt and spend time outside with my partner and our dog. I am based in Oakland, California, and offer services throughout the Bay Area.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Credentials
Labor & Birth Doula, Cornerstone Doula Trainings (certification in progress)
Certified Postpartum Doula, Cornerstone Doula Trainings
Adult Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross
SERVICES
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4 prenatal visits focused on childbirth education and visioning, comfort measures, birth planning, and postpartum prep
24/7 on call availability starting at 37 weeks
Continuous labor and birth support until 1-2 hours postpartum
2 postpartum visits to process the birth together and check in on healing and newborn care
Arrangements with trusted back up doulas, if needed
Fee of $2,500
I am happy to discuss payment plans, trade/barter agreements, reduced pricing for financial need, and custom packages.
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1 prenatal visit to prepare for when the baby comes
Emotional and physical support for new parents
New baby care and bottle feeding or bringing baby to you for breastfeeding
Meal and snack preparation, light housekeeping, errands, pet care, and sibling care
Resources and referrals
Arrangements with trusted back up doulas, if needed
Complimentary lactation brownies
Daytime hourly rate of $40, 4 hour minimum shift. Please inquire regarding overnight rates.
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2 rolls of film shot throughout the duration of your package
Shared as digital scans
Fee of $150
This service is available as an add-on to any labor + birth or postpartum package.
GET IN TOUCH
Whether you are interested in my services, have questions about my offerings, or would like to work together, I would love to hear from you.