Humboldt County birth & Postpartum doula
Prenatal education, birth support &
in home postpartum care
throughout all of Humboldt County.
Currently accepting new clients for 2026 & 2027
Accepting 17 different insurance carriers including Medi-Cal/Partnership and private pay with a sliding scale
Common Questions
Do you take medi-cal/ Partnership?
Yes. I am a Medi-Cal Partnership doula. I also accept 17 other insurances you can view on the insurance tab of my website. If you are not entitled doula benefits through your insurance, I offer a sliding scale. When an insurance or private pay care package is established with a set number of visits, we outline those visits with learning outcomes to equip you feeling prepared and at ease for what lies ahead.
what if i want pain management options?
Great- lets discuss your options for pain management and find what sounds best for you and your birthing experience. From water, TENS Units, nitrous oxide, IV pain management 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 unmedicated to cesareans and everything in between. First time moms, third time moms, VBACs, advanced maternal age moms, IVF babies and more.
Do you replace my partner?
No. I do not replace partners or spouses. I am not only your undivided support person- I also work to help support and guide your partner on how to best support you in birthing positions and more. I have supported single mothers and women with emotionally absent partners and can navigate that accordingly as well.
have you supported unmedicated births?
Yes, I have supported unmedicated births and am familiar with a wide range of coping mechanisms whether medicated or unmedicated.
what exactly do doulas do?
I am undivided support in the birth space- side by side working to bring comfort and ease to birthing women. Unlike nurses who have endless charting, pop in and out and providers who oversee medical care and check in maybe every 6 hours- I am there throughout for the entirety. I work one on one with my clients to ensure they have evidence-based research, community resource referrals, a solid birth plan, 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.
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.
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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.
Value based doula care in Humboldt
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.
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