Birth and early parenthood are among the most profound transitions in a person’s life. During these moments of change, having steady and thoughtful support can make a meaningful difference in how individuals experience their bodies, their births, and their entry into parenthood.

My Philosophy

For as long as people have been giving birth, they have been supported by others who offer presence, knowledge, and care. Doula care continues this tradition.

My work is grounded in respect for each person’s autonomy and lived experience. Care is trauma-informed and consent-based, with attention to body literacy and the relationship between the mind, body, and nervous system. Through conversation, preparation, and body-based awareness, I aim to support individuals in feeling more connected to their bodies and more confident as they navigate the significant moments of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

My intention is that families feel informed, supported, and deeply respected throughout their experience.

The First 42 Days After Birth

In Ayurveda, birth is understood as one of the most Vata-intense events a human body can undergo. the body has opened, emptied, and been exposed in every sense. What follows is not simply recovery. It is a reformation.

The first 42 days are recognized as a sacred threshold, a period in which the mother is profoundly vulnerable and profoundly receptive in equal measure. What she receives during this window — warmth, nourishment, stillness, attentive care — will shape her body, her nervous system, and her sense of self for years to come.

My postpartum support is built around this understanding. I work to create the conditions that this period demands: warmth over stimulation, nourishment over efficiency, presence over productivity. The mother is held so that she can find her footing. She is cared for so that she can care.

Body-Based Support

Within my doula practice, I offer des soins corporels designed to support relaxation, recovery, and reconnection with the body. These practices may include nurturing touch, oil massage, manteada, and somatic movement intended to help the body settle, restore circulation, and ease the physical transitions that accompany pregnancy and postpartum.

A Complement to Medical Care

Doula support is non-medical and is intended to complement, not replace, care provided by licensed healthcare professionals.

About me

My background includes studies in anthropology, sociology, and psychology, alongside training in hatha yoga, embodied coaching, including relationship and intimacy work, somatic practices, cyclical living, ayurveda and full-spectrum perinatal support. Together, these perspectives shape the way I accompany families through a holistic, mindful approach, with attention to the mind–body connection, cultural context, relational dynamics, and the emotional landscape of pregnancy and birth.

This work is rooted in deep respect for the transformative nature of birth and understanding of trust, vulnerability, and the importance of creating spaces where individuals feel secure and supported.

Alicia