A&D Birth Doulas

I am a big fan of both Diana and Ana. I had an increasingly complicated pregnancy and they were knowledgable and supportive, without crowding us. It was always a pleasure to met with them after medical appointments to review our decisions and hear their insights.
Ultimately, I had a scheduled c-​section, so I never labored with either of them. However, they both were at the hospital with me to assist both pre and post-​op which was extremely helpful and calming.

my parents wanted to hire a doula for my birth because they were planning to bring me into the world in a hospital, but without any pain medication. they interviewed many doulas, and decided to work with ana and diana because they were the perfect combination of knowledgeable and energetic.
my mom felt bad that she had to call diana so early in the morning when we went into labor, but diana didn’t mind at all! my parents checked in with diana by phone all morning, and finally asked her to come over around lunch time. she came right away and was extremely reassuring and helpful. she even went and parked the car when we arrived at the hospital so my dad could stay with my mom. she also took notes throughout the labor so we could remember what happened and what we said.
diana kept my mom relaxed — and i was born just two hours after we arrived at the hospital! she took fantastic photos that captured my first breaths and moments with my parents.
my mom and dad both had a fun time bringing me into the world, thank you diana for helping make it such a peaceful experience!
love,
baby rafi

If you want to have natural childbirth and do not have your own midwife, you will need a doula. I used Ana and Diana for my first birth. They made all the difference by talking me through difficult moments and interfacing with doctors and translating medical information. I would not have been able to stick to my goal of a natural birth if it had not been for their constant moral support. It also took a lot of pressure off my husband so he could enjoy the experience more fully. Having a doula made hospital check-​in easier and I got constant attention while my husband had to do things like repark the car.
Ana and Diana split up the days each month to ensure that one of them will be available for your birth. I got Ana. She was super attentive to me throughout my entire labor and talked me through the hard parts, massaged my back, and used relaxation techniques. Ana showed up at my house shortly after my water broke and spent the morning with us to keep me comfortable and to advise us when to go in. She accompanied us to Kaiser Walnut Creek and helped me try to relax in the car. Once we got to the hospital, she helped speed check-​in and set the atmosphere of the delivery room with dim lights and music. As we met the midwives and nurses on staff, she made sure they understood our birth plan. Ana stayed with us after the birth through all the newborn procedures to ensure our birth plan was being followed. All this help was invaluable since my husband and I were in a daze.
I highly recommend Ana and Diana!!!