¡Hola! My name is Karen and I am a fierce advocate for reproductive justice. I love Sistersong’s definition of reproductive justice, which is, “the human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities.” Therefore, I seek to support people within their journey, honoring their bodily autonomy and rights, which is why it is important for me to support birthing people, those seeking to release their pregnancy, and parents wanting to create safe and nurturing environments. I am a Spanish-speaking birth and postpartum doula who is passionate about making sure the birthing person is feeling empowered, liberated, and heard throughout their pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. I am a medicaid-approved birth doula. I am also an abortion companion and will provide you with unbiased, nonjudgemental support and unconditional love. I believe wholeheartedly that your body knows how and what to do, and that you know YOUR body the best, so I will support you in whatever YOU feel is best for you. I know you have a voice and I value that, so I will advocate WITH you. Birth and the transition to parenthood, as well as the postpartum after birth or an abortion (spontaneous or medical) is a mental, physical, and spiritual shift, so I approach my work with clients in a holistic and trauma-informed way. To be a part of your journey is an honor and a privilege and I will treat it as such when you let me hear your story, enter your home, meet your family, and be a part of a transformational moment in your life.

I provide birth, postpartum, and abortion doula care services. My birth services usually include 2-3 prenatal visits (usually 1.5 hours each), access to a community and resource list, on-call from 37-42 weeks, 1 postpartum visit (3 hours max), birth vision development, and unlimited phone, text, and email support. My postpartum doula services include support and companionship, assisting with newborn care and sibling adjustment, meal preparation, and light housekeeping and household organization. As a lactation educator, I also provide lactation education and support, and will make referrals as necessary for lactation needs outside of my scope of practice. I offer evidence-based information on newborn feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth and other issues related to the postpartum period. I will always make referrals as necessary to outside organizations and care providers. My abortion doula services are specific to the needs of each individual- please reach out via my website if you'd like support during this time. I am also a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. This course is a 2-hour class once a week for 8 weeks and is for parents of children 0-6 years old. It is focused on the following: -Understanding your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs -Supporting your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions -Enhancing the development of your child's self esteem -Honoring the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure