https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/for-the-doulas-1 daily 0.75 2020-01-11 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/meet-the-doulas daily 0.75 2025-11-06 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/postpartum-doulas daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578987029743-C9UIEFXOTM4C5VPSJ54K/Michelle-Gunderson-New.jpg Postpartum Doulas Michelle Gunderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1592430011238-XI55LX6C7N6Z2CC55FJW/Profile+Picture+Template.png Postpartum Doulas Alla Irwin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578985881162-DGLMYD82J3H0GMMI4EP1/Soizig-1.jpg Postpartum Doulas Soizig Le Boulch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/fd9e4c72-ffab-43e1-86b3-f8083c2bb893/Verena.jpg Postpartum Doulas Verena Rueckert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1631749158011-6YPJF7VKPDYYZ2SHBODC/JeniFong.jpg Postpartum Doulas Jeni https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578986786652-VFNTZDO9CXPYZHAX05ZE/Esther-Gallagher.png Postpartum Doulas Esther Fallagher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/d1cba031-522d-4c8e-a616-534e97d6713e/Carmen+C.jpeg Postpartum Doulas Carmen Cavanaugh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/cf284e38-3dae-4fe8-b092-3f62c53b7979/Mari.jpg Postpartum Doulas Mari Freitas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/8717df71-97c8-4678-bbdc-212ab5e3c212/MargoY.png Postpartum Doulas Margo Yudanova https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/510e7fb8-d796-47cb-b583-58272814176a/RebeccaG.png Postpartum Doulas Rebecca Garcia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/96f5d899-ed38-4fa2-9740-aec7abcd2dc1/AmandaScharpfWeb.png Postpartum Doulas Amanda Scharpf https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/peer-review-1 daily 0.75 2020-01-11 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/resources daily 0.75 2024-12-11 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/sfdg-monthly-meetings-1 daily 0.75 2026-02-05 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/about daily 0.75 2024-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578742087592-IFHP81330D39B74WJM10/sanfranciscobirthdoula.jpg About - Who We Are https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/birth-doulas daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578987958216-SHDM4EZ4S8C9C11HCOG6/Star.png Birth Doulas Star (Pamela Star) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578987907475-28TNYMZJWFZKIR1N8HTL/Soizig-1.jpg Birth Doulas Soizig Le Boulch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1592429882986-Q3WF2411X311BCSQKT1Z/Profile+Picture+Template.png Birth Doulas Alla Irwin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578987907078-LLBFGH8SFYX1MZOJQJ1I/Michelle-Gunderson-New.jpg Birth Doulas Michelle Gunderson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/722771d7-c043-42cd-a40b-f25777b2abf4/Kau+And+Camilla.jpg Birth Doulas Kirsten Dudley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1631749158011-6YPJF7VKPDYYZ2SHBODC/JeniFong.jpg Birth Doulas Jeni Fong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578986786652-VFNTZDO9CXPYZHAX05ZE/Esther-Gallagher.png Birth Doulas Esther Gallagher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/d1cba031-522d-4c8e-a616-534e97d6713e/Carmen+C.jpeg Birth Doulas Carmen Cavanaugh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/cf284e38-3dae-4fe8-b092-3f62c53b7979/Mari.jpg Birth Doulas Mari Freitas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/510e7fb8-d796-47cb-b583-58272814176a/RebeccaG.png Birth Doulas Rebecca https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/become-an-sfdg-member daily 0.75 2024-04-06 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/home daily 0.75 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578744955425-IZR1S7YUU2BYUTR9JRZW/SanFranciscoDoulaBirth2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578744978789-9U3NMX5RQHJT7JJ1P5ZG/PostpartumDoula.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578745005880-6C0Q0WMW6KKLGF4QEXSC/SanFranciscoDoulaEvents.jpg Home https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/you daily 1.0 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578720808387-JI1U0XXUO756W1RSSP5H/sanfranciscobirthdoula.png Home Birth Doulas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578720827136-MZW8D3S410XH0XNGEBJE/PostpartumDoula.png Home Postpartum Doulas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578720841294-643BSQEKURQX05R31L5K/SanFranciscoDoulaEvents.png Home Community Events https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/soizig daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578986663192-NCBDVT8AV9MWSXQ3PZW1/Soizig-1.jpg Soizig - Practicing Since 2016 Languages: English, Astrology, & some French Soizig is passionate about assisting others on their journeys through the sacred initiation of birth, as well as to greater self-care and well-being during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In addition to being a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Soizig is also a Body Ready Method® Pro, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner; Certified Massage Therapist (CAMTC #72112, specializing in Breema® Bodywork); Yoga & Prenatal Yoga Teacher; TRE® Provider; self-care educator; wellness aficionado; & burgeoning Astrologer✨. Soizig loves sharing her various skills and resources with her clients, and finds them very complementary to birthwork. BIRTH Services: Doula, Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Balance & Breech Consult, Perinatal Consult, Physiologic Recovery Care/"Mother Roasting" (gentle belly binding, etc.) WELL-BEING Services: Breema Bodywork®, Yoga (Hatha, Therapeutic/Restorative, Yin, and Yoga Nidra), TRE®, Self-Breema® Exercises, EFT, and more soizig.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/esther daily 0.75 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578986786652-VFNTZDO9CXPYZHAX05ZE/Esther-Gallagher.png esther - Practicing Since 1992 in San Francisco I have been involved with mother and family care for 30+years. I trained as a home-birth midwife in the early '80s. I was certified with Informed Birth and Parenting as a childbirth and postpartum educator in the mid-80s. I received BAs in Anthropology and Philosophy in 1992, then trained with The Fourth Trimester as a postpartum care and breastfeeding support provider. I have provided birth and postpartum care to clients in the Bay Area since 1992. I am Mom to 2 adults and Gramma to one child, all born at home. Parent-care in the first weeks following birth is my focus and passion. (415) 260-3788 placentaeg@gmail.com http://www.esthergallagher.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/verena daily 0.75 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/fd9e4c72-ffab-43e1-86b3-f8083c2bb893/Verena.jpg Verena - Practicing in SF since 2016 Languages: English & German Verena, a San Francisco-based Postpartum Doula, brings a unique blend of experience to supporting new families. With a background as a pediatric nurse in Germany for 10 years, she possesses a deep understanding of child development and newborn care. She further complements this knowledge with her Yoga teacher trainings, incorporating mindfulness and breathwork techniques to empower mothers to navigate the emotional and physical demands of the postpartum period. To further promote well-being, Verena integrates Ayurvedic principles, tailoring dietary recommendations to optimize the families health and energy levels during this special time. This combination allows Verena to provide holistic and personalized support, ensuring a smooth transition into parenthood. (415) 471-5223 info@bumblebeesf.com http://www.bumblebeesf.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/margo daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/8717df71-97c8-4678-bbdc-212ab5e3c212/MargoY.png Margo - Practicing Since 2015 San Francisco based, Postpartum Night Doula, Infant Sleep Consultant and Lactation Educator I specialize in helping parents and caregivers navigate the journey to better sleep for the whole family. I offer postpartum night doula support, virtual and in-home overnight baby sleep training consultations, infant sleep consulting during postpartum period and beyond. I understand the challenges of establishing healthy sleep habits, and that's why I'm here to provide guidance every step of the way. (415) 857-4479 margoyudanova@gmail.com http://www.margonova.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/michelle daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578991426540-11S7VQMHPFS6X25BQ9XU/Michelle-Gunderson-New.jpg Michelle - Practicing Since 2011 Languages: Italian & English After 15 years working as a Systems Administrator I decided to follow my passion and become a full time Birth and Postpartum Doula. I received my certifications from Cornerstone Doula Training and started my full time journey into birth work. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. This is what I was meant to do and my love for this gets bigger with each family I work with. (650) 733-4607 CradleOfLoveDoula@gmail.com http://www.CradleOfLoveDoula.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/star daily 0.75 2021-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1578991805533-AYOTJXTA600KWZP7S9R2/Star.png Star - Practicing Since 415-595-6017 sfstarbaby@yahoo.com www.doulastar.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/carmen daily 0.75 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/20b6caa9-da4d-458c-b469-1b2d2c47f87c/Carmen+C.jpeg Carmen - Practicing Since 2010 Languages: English, Spanish, French & Catalan Carmen is a DONA certified birth doula. She is a postpartum doula trained by the San Francisco General Hospital doula program. While working as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the women's clinic at SFGH she had the opportunity to become a doula in 2010 and it has been the most rewarding work for her ever imaginable. She grew up in Barcelona and speaks fluent Spanish as well as Catalan and French. She feels strongly in wanting to support women, partners and families in this process of welcoming babies to the world. (415) 699-0869 carmenherlihysf@gmail.com aDoulaForMe.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/support-during-covid19 daily 0.75 2024-03-31 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/alla daily 0.75 2024-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1592429818213-PP8Q5FS82P5VTNMJYACH/Profile+Picture+Template.png Alla - Practicing Since 2017 Languages: English & Russian Alla is a Cornerstone trained birth and postpartum doula, a Body Ready Method® Pro, an active home birth mama of two, a listener and a noticer. She understands that any birth is transformative and profound and it should be supported by caring people who honor and respect birthing person’s wishes. As birth presents a wonderful opportunity to explore and treasure your own strength, to trust your body, a role of doula is to help and support this process. As there is more than one way of being a good parent she supports people on their chosen path in birth and postpartum. Alla is also a fine art photographer (BFA) and offers photography options for families. She treasures witnessing and capturing connections between people. (415) 572-4033 alla@moonheartdoula.com https://www.moonheartdoula.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/kristen daily 0.75 2021-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1625000761366-QR796Z98X0G0LSBBJUWL/Kirsten.jpg Kristen - Practicing Since 2019 I am a British mum of 6 children and one granddaughter, now living in Marin County. Each and every birth was unique, whether it was at home, a birthing centre, or in a hospital. The level of care I received definitely impacted my birth experience and I really feel every mum should feel safe and in control of her choices, as much as she can when she is going through one of the most unique and special moments in their life. I breastfed all my children and have helped others to learn how easy and beautiful it is with the right support. This is why I feel I can help support you and your family, whether it be before, during or after the birth. (415) 425-0519 www.kirstendudley.com doula@kirstendudley.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/jenifong daily 0.75 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/1631749158011-6YPJF7VKPDYYZ2SHBODC/JeniFong.jpg Jeni - Practicing Since 2020 Languages: English, fluent Cantonese and simple Mandarin As a night/day postpartum doula, I provide gentle, loving and practical care for you, your baby and your family. My warm presence encourages you to learn and master infant feeding and comfort techniques that help to lay the foundation for good sleeping habits. My professional and child rearing work draws from my family's tradition of herbal medicine, a practice spanning four generations starting with my grandfather and continuing via my mother, sister and me. Herbal soup recipes to facilitate lactation or promote healing were regular dinner table talks for us. As an auntie, I raised my niece from when she was a newborn and helped her when she herself became a mother. Prior to my work as a postpartum doula, I built a robust photography business for thirty years. I am happy to photograph your baby and capture special moments in your baby's development. (925) 381-1834 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/join-badn daily 0.75 2026-03-17 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/mari daily 0.75 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/cf284e38-3dae-4fe8-b092-3f62c53b7979/Mari.jpg Mari - Practicing Since 2010 Languages: English & conversational Spanish I am a DONA International Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, serving families in the Bay Area, Peninsula, and South Bay since 2010. Trained with DONA international, I have supported hundreds of families with compassionate care, evidence-based information, and holistic techniques. The word doula means “woman caregiver,” and I take pride in offering emotional support, physical comfort, and guidance throughout the transformative journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Known as the “Massage Doula” in my community, I bring 27 years of expertise as a certified/licensed massage therapist. My wealth of knowledge includes advanced trainings in Spinning Babies, Hypnobirthing, Rebozo techniques, and Intentional Birth for Professionals. My unique approach combines therapeutic massage, breathing techniques, meditation, and optimal body positioning to help birthing individuals stay relaxed and confident during labor. I work closely with hospital staff and families to ensure informed and empowering birth experiences, whether in a hospital, birth center, or home setting. As a mother myself, I understand the significance of birth memories and aim to make each client’s experience positive, safe, and deeply meaningful. I am passionate about supporting all family structures, including single mothers, same-sex partners, nonbinary and transgender individuals, surrogate families, and heterosexual couples. My inclusive approach fosters a nurturing environment for every family I serve. I also offer postpartum guidance, helping families transition confidently into life with their newborns. Whether it’s through teaching Lamaze techniques, providing relaxing massage sessions, or serving as a birth advocate, I am dedicated to creating a personalized, empowering experience for my clients. To schedule a complimentary consultation and begin your journey with me, email or call 650-245-8290. 650-245-8290 doulabymari@gmail.com doulabymari.com https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/rebecca daily 0.75 2025-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/510e7fb8-d796-47cb-b583-58272814176a/RebeccaG.png Rebecca - Practicing Since 2023 Languages: English Welcome to EverEvolvingDoula My name is Rebecca Garcia and I am thrilled you are seeking out a Doula for your journey. I have a strong energetic pull towards this life changing work, and I am so honored to be pursuing my passion as a birth worker. I love all things birth and feel that my strongest assets are listening, empathy, providing resources and cooking homemade meals for others. I tell all my clients, if there is a birth I am there. With all the stigma and negative depictions in the media surrounding birth, I want to ensure that my clients feel secure in all their decisions without any judgments. This Is Your Body, Your Birth & Only You Get To Make The Decisions That Work's Best For You & Your Baby. I have two little wildlings of my own; ages 4 and 6. I had doulas for both births and feel as though they made my birthing journey undeniably memorable. They feed me, hit pressure points during labor, loved me, educated me and most importantly encouraged me to find my voice and strength. These are the experiences I wish to provide to my future clients. I have experience in home-births, birth centers & hospital settings. I understand that one's birthing journey is a sacred space, and wish to only support and offer any resources that may help aid in this time. If you are interested or just want to connect and talk anything birth, postpartum or baby please feel free to reach out. Virtual Options Also Provided +1 (415) 606-5290 https://everevolvingdoula.com/ https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/amanda daily 0.75 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1904b00896682b6aca753d/96f5d899-ed38-4fa2-9740-aec7abcd2dc1/AmandaScharpfWeb.png Amanda - Practicing Since Languages: English Postpartum Love and my work stem from a deep devotion to nurturing families through the transformative time after birth. My path into this work began with my own postpartum experience—one that was beautiful, challenging, and eye-opening. While navigating NICU stays, feeding struggles, and the emotional ups and downs of postpartum, I became passionate about exploring how various cultures approach postpartum care. I discovered how powerful this time can be when rooted in connection, presence, and reverence—and I knew I wanted to help bring that kind of experience and care to others. With a background in wellness and many years of experience working with children and families, stepping into the role of postpartum doula felt like a natural extension of my path. Offerings are customized to each individual family's needs and can include support with breast or bottle feeding, postpartum breast health, newborn care, rest and restorative practices, belly bindinding, womb wellness, yoni steaming, bodywork and more. Day or night support is available. My favorite part of this work is reflecting the inner knowing parents already carry within themselves back to them and assisting each growing family in a way that feels authentic and aligned to their needs. I'm continually expanding my knowledge and offerings for holistic postpartum support, with a focus on both the physiological and psychological aspects of healing and well-being. Every home, every story, every approach to parenting offers something unique—and it’s an honor to be invited into this sacred chapter of life. website: www.postpartum.love podcast: www.justthis.site elimination communication / diaper free collective: www.diaperfreecollective.com Phone: 415.912.8975 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/get-started daily 0.75 2021-09-15 https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-youothers-sjywr monthly 0.5 2019-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1560190004400-XTA0DF0S9WOZJUG994C8/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Original_845035.jpg Get Started - Relationship with You+Others https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-others-gjahy monthly 0.5 2019-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1560189982811-KFAJF1TCUH1SXZ827UMC/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844923.jpg Get Started - Relationship with Others https://www.sfdoulagroup.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-you-and87 monthly 0.5 2019-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1560189874730-3B0TSLDUHTQ93497V3L8/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844934A.jpg Get Started - Relationship with You