Marisol Dela Cruz - Birth Doula

About Marisol

I believe anyone can have a positive birth experience when you feel empowered. When you make your own decisions over your body, the more positive the outlook will feel. You deserve support and care that aligns with your goals and considers your needs and desires to yours and your baby’s greatest wellbeing. Ultimately, the decisions concerning your pregnancy and birth, are yours to make. As a doula, I am here to support you concerning your own well being and trusting that you know what is best for your family. I work closely with you using informed choices, culturally appropriate and collaborative model of care. I support your right to make conscious choices, providing ongoing education, and work with you to plan your individual preferences in a nonjudgmental and loving way.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth Planning and Postpartum Planning Sessions

Prepare for your birth and postpartum recovery with the help of a doula with a four week course. Learn what is available to you during birth and enhance the relationship between you and your support partner. Birth Planning Session - Comfort Measures Session - Partner Support Session - Postpartum Planning Session

$200 USD · Flat rate

Full Childbirth Education Course

Prepare for your birth by taking a seven week childbirth education course. We will work one-on-one to explore the process of childbirth and comfort measures that will support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Learn what is available for you to integrate during labor as well as enhancing the relationship between you and your support partner. Discuss tools to help new mama relax, recharge, and reset during the postpartum period. We will go over support mapping, meal planning, baby-feeding and postpartum recovery. Have flexible scheduling that works around your clock. Pregnancy Check-Ins - Labor Education Session - Birth Planning Session - Comfort Measures Session - Partner Support Session - Postpartum Planning Session - Newborn Care Session - Preparing for Breastfeeding Session - Cesarean Birth Planning Session - Follow Up Session

$450 USD · Flat rate

Cesarean Birth Class

Normalize your cesarean birth by discussing the procedure, recovery, and birth plan options. Learn what is available to you and how to enhance your cesarean birth experience. Discuss your mental health in the postpartum period post cesarean birth. Create your birth plan one-on-one, with the help of a doula.

$60 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I provide birth education courses, birth planning support, postpartum planning support, virtual birth doula services and in person birth doula services.

Reviews for Marisol Dela Cruz

5.0 1 review

5.0

December 20, 2023

Marisol was the most knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful doula one could ask for. She was there for me most my pregnancy and in labor. Whenever I had questions, especially being a first pregnancy she always had answers and gave me peice of mind. I had horrible back pain and she suggested several stretches and exercises that I could do on my own and some that my husband could help with and they were really helpful in relieving pregnancy pains. My labor started right when she finished with another labor and she was there for me full of energy. She would ask the nurse to bring me items like a peanut ball, a mirror, or dimming the lights to help me get though labor pains and to feel as comfortable as possible. She always had a very calm voice and touch. I would highly recommend using Marisol as your doula. There is so much information and helpful tips she as a doula will provide for pregnancy, labor, post partum and breastfeeding that is not provided by your OBGYN

— Ivonne M.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth doula certification, Dona (2018)

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Education, Human Development and Family Studies (2019)

Memberships and affiliations

PSI Best Practice Committee for Perinatal Mental Health

Languages

English

Credentials

BA

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Babywearing Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Labor Doula Massage Mental Health Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Pain Management Parenting Support Perinatal Mood Disorders Positive Thinking Postpartum Depression Pregnancy Loss Relaxation Techniques Spirituality Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)