Zipporah Stevens

Birth & Postpartum Doula serving the area of Los Angeles

Support Before, During and After.

Dedicated to providing knowledgeable, unbiased support and a compassionate, calming presence for families during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Helping you feel cared for, resourced, and connected to your own embodied decision making. I focus on empowering parents and fostering positive birth experiences through evidence based knowledge and hands on care. Supporting you through this transition in line with your parenting philosophies and your goals that feel right for your family.

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    • 2-3 prenatal visits, helping you prepare for birth and find comfort in pregnancy

    • Unlimited emotional support throughout the pregnancy via text,email and phone calls

    • On call 24/7 starting at 37 weeks

    • Phone support in early labor

    • Hands on support throughout your birth and the initial 2-4 hours postpartum

    • 1-2 in-home postpartum visit

    • One month of phone and email postpartum support

    • One prenatal visit to discuss your goals and make a plan for support

    • You will call me when baby’s born and you’re ready for me to come

    • Phone, text, and email support from moment of hire

    • Personalized in home visits (3-5 hour blocks) tailored to your needs

    • I will use my knowledge as a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor to help troubleshoot lactation concerns and provide encouragement for all that is going right 

    • Light housework such as dishes, feeding the pets, laundry, etc.

    • Light meal prep

    • I will help you with postpartum healing including massage, rest, listening and validating

    • I will assist/support and help you become familiar with baby wearing, equipment, newborn care, and more 

  • Private Prenatal Consultation 

    • Lactation basics

    • Individual Q&A

    • Partner tips for supporting

    One hour Private Consult

    • Available in home or virtually 

    Lactation Initiation Coaching

    • 14 days of daytime check-ins: Phone/text/virtual support for 2 weeks after baby arrives to trouble shoot early challenges.

Services

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Soft support for strong moments.

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Begin your support

Contact me to schedule a free 30 minute interview today.

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