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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • I can't overstate what a joy it was to have Caro's help and support through this whole process. Being a first-time parent comes with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, and with Caro's help, I came out of my birth process feeling empowered.

    — Katie H.

  • During my labor and delivery, Caro helped create a calm, soothing environment. She was knowledgable about different positions and actions to try, and worked seamlessly with the hospital staff to create a real team environment.

    — Elana S.

  • Caro helped us immensely during our labor and delivery, providing calm support and strength when we needed it most!

    — Kristal L.

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.