"Sleep when the baby sleeps," they said.
"Cherish every moment," they said.

​Real talk:

 It's not always possible to sleep when the baby is sleeping. Sometimes you want to shower, or eat something that hasn't been microwaved twice already. At the end of the day, there's nothing like restorative sleep in your own bed, knowing that your baby's nighttime needs will be met.

That's where I come in.
​Literally.

As your postpartum doula, I'm there for you whenever you need me: I can teach you everything you need to know, from nose to toes I can offer you guidance through all of the early choices you face as parents. My desire is to empower and encourage you to be the parents you want to be.

Early Support

During those early first weeks, my goal is to assist you in normal postpartum recovery, including self-care, lactation or bottlefeeding education, and helping your baby trust that his needs will be met. We work together, so that all of your questions are answered, and that you get any resources that will aid in your recovery.

the fourth Trimester

During this time, your baby is adjusting to life on the outside. This period is often where I offer support in soothing and settling your baby. This is where all of my tips and tricks from years of experience comes in. Your own personal baby-whisperer, at your beck and call.

Your small human​

Your baby has blossomed from a tiny little lump and is now starting to giggle, coo, and show his own personality. But what's next? I offer expertise in normal baby development, community resources for parents and baby, and additional guidance in creating a healthy routine.
We thought having a newborn would be hard – people told us it would be hard, they told us to expect to be tired, to sleep when baby sleeps and that babies cry.  We knew these things, but we really had no idea what it would actually feel like once our daughter arrived. 
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We were a train wreck - I’m not sure who cried more in those first weeks, my daughter or I? We knew we needed help and we found Megan.  She gave us back our sanity and helped us stay afloat in what was hands down the most challenging time of our lives as a family.  Clearly knowledgeable about child development, she could answer questions, provide reassurance, teach techniques and provide us with a break during the nights we had her in our home.  She clearly has the touch, as our daughter would often quiet as soon as Megan held her (and eventually we learned to calm the baby too!).  

It was the best investment we could have made for our family. It allowed us to get back on our feet emotionally and physically, which improved our ability to relate to our daughter and most importantly, to cope when we were on our own.  Megan is down to earth, loving, thoughtful, responsible, and just really great at what she does.  We would recommend her 100% to families (including to our own extended family). - Heather and Sela
Together, we make sure that your journey as parents gets off to a great start.
Because of the nature of postpartum support, my availability varies. If you're interested in confident, empowered, well-rested parenting, please reach out me.
One of the perks of being a San Francisco Bay Area doula is that I get to travel between families, exploring the beautiful countryside, seeing the lights of the city, and watching the moon and stars over the water.

I am happy to serve families living in Albany, American Canyon, Benicia, Berkeley, Clayton, Concord, Corte Madera, Cotati, Danville, Dublin, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Fairfax, Fairfield, Hercules, Lafayette, Larkspur, Martinez, Marin City, Mill Valley, Moraga, Napa, Novato, Oakland, Orinda, Petaluma, Piedmont, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, Rohnert Park, San Pablo, Sausalito, Sonoma, Suisun City, Tiburon, Vacaville, Vallejo, and Walnut Creek.