My name is Cecilia, I am a mom and a postpartum doula based in San Francisco. Originally from Sonora, Mexico, I moved to the Bay Area in 2012. I've been working with babies and families for 20 years, starting out as an infant nanny. In 2016, I dove into the world of pregnancy and childbirth through a Prenatal Yoga TT. Inspired by this, I pursued training as both a birth doula and a postpartum doula, slowly starting my doula journey while also working as a Family Assistant. ​ As a postpartum doula, my role is to be a reliable support during the early days of your baby's life providing personalized care that fits your family’s needs. I’m here to help you feel confident and rested as you adjust to your new routine. For me, empathy and respect are at the core of my practice, I believe they are crucial for guiding new families during this transformative period of their lives. I deeply care about postpartum health (physical, mental and emotional) and is truly an honor to work with parents during this challenging yet incredibly beautiful time. In my role as a family assistant, I bring extensive experience in managing daily tasks and offering personalized attention. I understand the importance of communication, organization, and flexibility in meeting the unique needs of each family.

Feel confident and supported during your postpartum journey! I can provide you with the assistance and guidance you need to navigate the early stages of parenthood. Support includes, but not limited to: - Postpartum recovery support for birth parent: help with postpartum comfort and pain relief. - Assistance and guidance with newborn care such as diapering, swaddling, bathing, feeding, babywearing and comforting. - Lactation support / bottle feeding support: If you're breastfeeding I will assist by setting up a comfortable feeding station with drinks and snacks on hand, help you with different positions to promote a good latch, burping the baby and putting the baby back to sleep after. If bottle feeding, I can feed the baby and take care of the rest. - Preparing simple nourishing meals and snacks. - Educational guidance: providing information and resources on baby care, nutrition, lactation and parenthood. - Sibling care: helping siblings adjust to the new family member and assisting with their care and activities. - Pet care: walks and feeding. - Household Assistance: Baby laundry, light housekeeping, washing and sterilizing bottles and pump parts, organizing the nursery, restocking diapers and baby supplies. - Running errands: grocery shopping, buying any items needed for postpartum care or for baby. - Discussing any worries parents may have as they settle into newborn life. - Nonjudgmental emotional support, listening and helping to process the birthing journey.