About me
Hello beautiful mama & family! My name is Carmen; I am a mother of two and a Postpartum Doula serving Santa Cruz, CA & surrounding areas. I have experienced the labor & postpartum period both without and with the support of a doula…THIS IS WHY I’M HERE. This unique perspective has graced me with the ability to know how it feels to go through the sacred transition from maiden to mother afraid, exhausted, overwhelmed (we can go on), as well as empowered, safe, supported and dare I say confident.
I am here to be of service to you — to hold space for every emotion, help you nourish yourself, assist with newborn care, help around the house, point you in the direction of other local resources; anything you might need to feel held, seen and supported as a new mother.
I like to get a sense of what kind of help will feel most supportive for you & your family, and tailor my services accordingly. My services can look like:
• compassionate, non-judgmental emotional support
• lactation support
• meal prep/cooking nourishing foods specific for healing the postpartum body
• newborn care
• sibling support
• connecting you with online & local community resources
• or even holding baby so you can take a shower or nap!
