Birth & Postpartum Doula | Lactation Educator | Childbirth Educator - Serving the San Jose Area
Lost in the overwhelm of endless pregnancy and parenting information? With my background in research and organization, I partner with you to filter, simplify, and share the essential, grounded, evidence-based care you need. This partnership ensures you feel confident, peaceful, and truly supported.
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Client Testimonials
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Briana C.
Becca exudes calmness and compassion. I can tell you from experience she is the person you want guiding you through this life-changing journey of motherhood – from pregnancy to birth to breastfeeding, and postpartum. She tells you what to expect, the highs and the lows, so you feel prepared and empowered to tackle what’s ahead. Breastfeeding and postpartum can be challenging (it wasn’t easy for me!), but I felt supported and seen having Becca by my side. She is incredibly knowledgeable with research-backed support. She’s also a mother herself having personally gone through birth and post-partum – it truly feels like having your best friend with you on the journey.
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Rania S.
Becca was truly everything we could have hoped for in a doula and more. From the very beginning, she was so genuine, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable, which gave us so much peace of mind throughout the entire experience. My labor went well over 24 hours, and not once did she make me feel rushed or overwhelmed. She showed up with so much patience, care, and strength, and stayed fully present the entire time. It meant so much to not only me, but also my husband and my mom, that she made all of us feel comfortable, supported, and at ease from start to finish. When it was time, she arrived right when I needed her at the hospital, ready to support me in every way. Her calm energy and guidance made such a difference during such an important moment in our lives. I can’t recommend Becca and her practice enough. She is truly amazing, and we are so grateful to have had her by our side.
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Nikita J.
We are extremely grateful to Becca for everything she did to help us prep for our baby’s birth (and beyond). She is extremely thorough, professional and yet, so full of empathy. We (mostly me) were on the fence about hiring a doula but she completely changed my opinion.
Having recently moved to the Bay Area and lost our established health care network back in Pittsburgh, we were really anxious about our new setup. She (gently) pushed us to go from a highly critical / negative mindset to a really positive one during the birth prep sessions. She was also instrumental in encouraging me to voice my prenatal checkup related and birth preferences in a way that my doctors really embraced them!
She was an unobtrusive yet extremely present helper during the birth. This was my biggest concern about hiring a doula - what if they are “hovering” and end up annoying me. Becca wasn’t like that at all. She just knew exactly what to do at all times, including how to help my husband feel involved in the process and help me (emotionally and physically). Also, she was highly receptive and responsive to whenever we asked her to come over to the hospital during my labor. She drove back and forth multiple times and was equally pleasant and cheerful at all of those times.
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Vivian H.
Becca was the perfect doula for us! From the very beginning, she made us feel heard, supported, and cared for. It was clear from the start how knowledgeable and passionate she is about what she does, which truly made her stand out.
When it came to labor and delivery, Becca made me feel safe and supported every step of the way. My goal was always a natural, unmedicated birth, and that is exactly what I was able to achieve. With Becca’s guidance and care, my partner also felt well-equipped and confident throughout our journey together. I truly don’t think I could have had the birth of my dreams without Becca by my side.
We are so grateful that she was part of one of the most important and challenging moments of my life. We would recommend Becca to anyone looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable doula!
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Pranusha S.
I was very surprised that Becca had availability while I was looking for a doula! She was so invested during my pregnancy and delivery. I genuinely felt so safe and protected with her in the delivery room while she took great care of me. She understood my body language, my cues while pushing the baby, guided me right and was my voice in the delivery room to make sure everyone sticks to my birth plan Even after delivery she stayed back, helped me understand breastfeeding 101 and also checked on me several times to make sure I’m doing okay once I’m back from the hospital. I wouldn't have wanted anyone other than her thats not my family to help me have a supported delivery.
In a Cochrane Review from 2017, researchers found that overall, continuous support during birth leads to a:
25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)*
8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)*
10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; the type of person providing continuous support did not make a difference
Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference
38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five-minute Apgar score; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; this risk was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff
Why Doulas are Effective (The "Buffer" Effect): Doulas act as a "buffer" against the stress of a hospital environment. High stress can lead to increased adrenaline, which can slow down labor (by inhibiting oxytocin). A doula’s presence keeps the birthing person feeling safe, which allows labor to progress more naturally.
Professional Recognition: Major medical organizations, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), recognize doula support as one of the most effective tools for improving birth outcomes.
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