Humboldt County birth & Postpartum doula
I strive to make your birth feel safe, supported and informed.
Currently accepting new clients for 2026 from Eureka to Redway
I accept 17 different insurance carriers including Medi-Cal/Partnership
Accepting Private Pay (Sliding Scale)
Common Questions
Do you take medi-cal/ Partnership?
Yes. I am a Medi-Cal Partnership doula. I also accept 16 other various insurance carriers you can view on the insurance tab of my website. If you are not entitled doula benefits through your insurance I take private pay clients offering a sliding scale.
what if i want pain management options?
Great- lets discuss your options for pain management and find what sounds best for you from water, TENS Units, nitrous oxide to epidural I support you and stand by you.
What kind of births have you attended?
I have attended an array of births ranging from VBAC, advanced maternal age, IVF babies, cesareans, unmedicated and more.
Do you replace my partner?
No. I do not replace partners or spouses- quite the opposite. I am not only your support person, but I also work to help equip and guide your partner on how to best support you in birthing positions and more.
have you supported unmedicated births?
Yes, I have supported unmedicated births and am familiar with a wide range of coping mechanisms.
what exactly do doulas do?
I work one on one with my clients to ensure they have up to date evidence-based research, community resource referrals, create a birth plan, provide unlimited in person labor support and in-home postpartum care ranging from breastfeeding support to meal preparation and more.
Book A doula consult with kelsey
As a doula it is a joy to walk alongside mothers and couples in their journey to motherhood. Meeting for a consultation is the first step in establishing doula care. This helps me get to know you and vice versa to ensure I am a proper fit for your vision and care.
Value based doula care in eureka
It is my mission to support women in being held, seen and celebrated to walk confidently into motherhood. Through prenatal education, birth support and postpartum care rooted in advocacy and compassion I aim to support all women through one of life’s greatest metamorphous.
I believe in the innate conscious connection of mother and baby. I value informed, compassionate and consensual care.
Unlimited in person birth support throughout labor. On call to arrive at your side during labor whether it is 2am or 2pm. Support is provided as needed to see your birth plan come to life. I work to support the facilitation of informed consent throughout the birth process. Labor support whether labor is 12 hours of 26 hours. A backup doula is provided in case of extended labor 36+ hours). *This is included in packaged care and not to be paid for separately unless in a prior discussed circumstance with Kelsey.
Upon hiring we book in-home prenatal visits. These are an intimate time to provide prenatal education, create a custom birth plan, be provided evidence-based research and resources while trusting and tuning into the innate conscious connection between body and baby. These are typically about 2 hours. *This is included in packaged care and not to be paid for separately.
Discover Doula services in Eureka & Humboldt County
In-home postpartum care custom tailored to you and your family’s needs. This is typically a culmination of; birth processing, peer to peer breastfeeding support, community resource referrals, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. These visits can range from 1.5 hours to extended 3 hour visits. *This is included in packaged care and not to be paid for separately unless in a prior discussed circumstance with Kelsey.
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