Karen DeCarlo

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Birth Doula
Petaluma, California
5.0
About me

I became a parent in 2020. This birth was difficult, but it didn't have to be. The Pandemic heightened my feelings of confusion and loneliness during my pregnancy and birth, and I longed for a community of support. When connecting with other Covid-parents, I saw how negatively this isolation impacted all of us. Birth is an experience no one should have to do alone. As a Doula, I can provide the emotional, physical, and informational support I wish I had. I'm a fierce advocate for my clients and their preferences, and create a nurturing and empowering space for emerging parents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Anthropology from University of California, Santa Cruz (2010)

Certification and training

Birth Doula and Rights Informed Birth Advocate Certification, Cornerstone (2023)

Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA Member

Evidence Based Birth Professional Member

SoCo (Sonoma County) Perinatal Network Member

Board Member with the Petaluma Mothers Club

Spinning Babies

Credentials
CD (DONA) CD
Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Postpartum Adjustment Pregnancy Complications Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Telehealth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Carrot Medi-Cal
Service introduction

Birth Doula services guiding your path to parenthood with honesty, empathy, and evidence-based care.

Packages
Birth Doula Services Package
Package includes: - Remote support from signing - 2-4 prenatal visits - Hard call at 38 weeks - Continuous labor support from my arrival through the immediate recovery phase - 1 postpartum visit I am committed to providing equitable care to my community. My rates are a sliding scale and I offer reduced rates to BIPOC birthers. Partners are included in every meeting.
$2,200.00
USD Flat rate
Labor and Birth Support Only
Includes one virtual prenatal visit to review birth plan. On-call from 38 weeks to when your baby is born. Continuous labor support from my arrival at your birth location through the immediate recovery phase. I am committed to providing equitable care to my community. My rates are a sliding scale and I offer reduced rates to BIPOC birthers. Partners are included in every meeting.
$1,250.00
USD Flat rate
Surrogacy Birth Support
Extended support for both gestational carrier and intended parents, with a fully customized contract based on your needs. Can include assistance in creating a birth plan, prenatal meetings, and of course continuous labor support at your birth location. As Surrogacy often includes travel, I serve clients with birth locations from Mendocino to Sacramento to San Jose. I am committed to providing equitable care to my community. My rates are a sliding scale and I offer reduced rates to BIPOC birthers. Partners are included in every meeting. For this surrogacy support, pricing varies depending on location and customized birth plan.
$3,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

We are so grateful to have had Karen! She helped me write out how I envisioned my birth and what I wanted. And during the labor she was so valued! She gave my husband support as well as myself. It felt like we were all a part of a true team. Her guidance and support was what we needed! I’d highly recommend her to any family and friends of mine.

- Nicole S.

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