Hello! My name is Laura Rayford and I am a birth doula in the east Bay Area. I am passionate about guiding birthing people with nurturing and empowering support; working together towards your ideal birthing experience. I have completed two birth doula trainings. One through Hospital Friendly Doulas (which has allowed me to work as a volunteer doula at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, CA) and the other with Sierra Birth Institute (a training approved by Doulas of North America). Both provided me with invaluable information and numerous tools which allow me to confidently support birthing people and their families.Prior to working as a doula, I worked as a nanny for 15+ years. I have always been drawn to working closely with families and giving children the best possible care. For me, this naturally led me to doula work, helping new little people be brought into the world by their capable, brave and extraordinary birthing parent. I am currently working towards becoming certified by Doulas of North America (DONA). I am excited and passionate about this work and deeply appreciate your considering inviting me into such a personal and powerful chapter of your life.

My basic doula package inclues 3 prenatal sessions to discuss your birth pkan, learn breathing/comfort techniques and prep for postpartum. 10 days before your due date I will go on call for you, being availible 24/7, until baby arrives. After your birth we will have 2 postpartum sessions to discuss your birth and for me to be of service in anyway you may need.