Autumn Bessire Tattenham
Doula, Lactation Counselor, Newborn Care Specialist, and Educator
Serving Clients Face-to-Face in San Diego & Monterey Counties,
& Virtually Everywhere
I have always loved babies; I sometimes say birth, postpartum, and newborn care are my native languages! As the oldest of six, caring for babies came to me naturally from a very young age. After raising three children of my own to adulthood and years working as a nanny and then as a newborn care specialist, I realized that providing evidence-based support for parents is the most effective way to ensure babies are off to a great start. By combining my birth and postpartum doula support with my expertise in newborn parenting, lactation, and relationship foundations, I offer a unique mentoring and educational approach to supporting new families. I'm there for you & your family through your pregnancy and birth…and what comes after!
Kind Words
from Clients
& Colleagues
"You really helped us find the routine we were looking for. What seems so simple and intuitive to some just wasn’t for us. You helped us so much!"
- Kacey, Postpartum Client
"All the prep work we did before my son arrived made us feel very confident about handling labor together at home for a long time. We almost felt like we didn't need to call you to help us because you had taught us everything...but we're glad we did! You have a very calming, reassuring presence."
- Dave, Birth Support Client
"You have been instrumental in our journey as new parents!"
- David, NCS Client
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"You provided me with invaluable knowledge and a calming presence that I am so grateful for. You have been my confidant and my guiding angel who fostered the confidence I needed to feel grounded to navigate my birth and immediate postpartum."
- Samantha, Birth & Postpartum Client
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