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Birth & Postpartum Doula Care

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Outer Sunset Birth Care

Why Doula Support Matters

Lower Cesarean Rates

The presence of a doula can decrease the likelihood of a cesarean by 39%

Fewer Interventions

Decreased use of synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin), and reduced pain medication use

Improved Birth Outcomes

Doulas are valued members of the care team who help improve health outcomes for parents and babies

Shorter Labors

Doula support can reduce the average length of labor by 25%

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Birth is both deeply personal and shaped by the support surrounding it.
I approach this work through a community-centered, evidence-based lens, offering grounded, research informed guidance while honoring the emotional, physical, and transformative experience of birth.

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Services

Birth Doula

Birth preparation and education, on-call support, continuous labor support, and curated resources.

Postpartum Doula

Recovery care, feeding guidance, newborn care, and in-home recovery support.

Childbirth Education

Private, tailored sessions covering the physiology of birth, stages of labor, common interventions, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.

Sibling Doula

Emotional and practical care for older children during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period, allowing parents to focus on childbirth.

“The birth itself was one of the best days of my life. I truly believe my successful VBAC was in large part thanks to Sam. I think what i'm most grateful for was how instrumental she was in making me feel safe. Feeling safe was such an incredible gift that I didn't think was possible!

Ali M.

Sam’s support was truly exceptional. She seemed to anticipate what I needed before I could even put it into words. She went above and beyond to make sure I was physically comfortable and emotionally grounded, constantly reminding me of my strength and advocating for my comfort and needs.

Kristi W.

As a second time mom, I was so grateful to have Sam's steady, calm and confident presence. She was extremely attentive to my needs and advocated for my birth plan when things were moving quickly, which helped me feel supported and empowered during delivery.

Kayla G.