Carissa Villafaña

Recently Hired
Birth Doula
Oakland, California
5.0
About me

As a life coach and doula, my care philosophy is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and holistic support. I offer personalized support to help you navigate life’s transitions, from personal growth to motherhood. My approach combines experience in life coaching and doula care to meet each client where they are. My goal is to guide you with empathy through each transformative phase of life.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Ethnic Studies (2016)

Certification and training

Pregnancy & Birth Practitioner, Aura Institute (2024)

Specialties
Adolescent Care Birth Doula Birth Support Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Keeping Fit Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Midwife Support Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Positive Thinking Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Water birth
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Discovery Call (over Zoom): During our call, we can develop your ideal birth plan together, or you can share your ideal birth details with me so that I understand my role clearly. I'll also learn about your coping mechanisms to provide the best support. Support Meetings (Virtual / In-person): Meeting #1 is designed to review your pregnancy progress, address any concerns, provide emotional support, and finalize any remaining details for your birth (normally scheduled between 36-38 weeks). Meeting #3 & #4 are postpartum visits to ensure the well-being of your new family, offer emotional support, and help with any early postpartum challenges (normally scheduled between 2-6 weeks but can be scheduled to the desire of the birthing person). During labor and delivery, I am committed to: (1) Offering continuous presence by providing physical and emotional support to both you and your partner if they will be present. (2) Utilizing comfort techniques such as massage, breathing exercises, and position change to help manage pain and discomfort. (3) Advocating for your preferences, as stated in your birth plan, and supporting effective communication with medical professionals.

Packages
Labor & Delivery Service
Total Doula Service: $2,000. This includes a $500 deposit for a discovery call, along with virtual and in-person pregnancy and postpartum meetings, due 48 hours before the Discovery Call. The remaining $1,500 covers labor and birth support, which is required two weeks before the scheduled due date.
$2,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Carissa was such a lifesaver during my pregnancy and birth! From our first meeting, I felt completely heard and supported. On my delivery day, she really helped me stay centered. It felt like she has a way of anticipating people’s needs before they even realize what they want. I honestly don’t think my birth experience would’ve been as smooth or memorable without her. I’m super grateful for everything she did and would recommend her to anyone looking for an awesome doula!

- Nicole G.