Perinatal support and education for expecting families and birth professionals Background & Bio Autumn Bessire Tattenham, CD, CLC, NCS Credentials I'm a trauma-informed, certified birth and postpartum doula, an INA (International Nanny Association) credentialed newborn care specialist (NCS), a certified lactation counselor (CLC), and an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. I have decades of experience in perinatal care and am exceptionally skillful at guiding first-time parents through pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and the earliest phase of their babies' lives. As a life-long learner, besides my doula, newborn care, and lactation certifications, I hold certifications in pediatric CPR and first aid, Spinning Babies birth practices, pediatric sleep shaping, managing multiples, postpartum mood disorders, and infant loss/bereavement support. I have taken extra steps, received an NCS certificate from CACHE, formerly known as the famed National Nursery Examinations Board (NNEB) in the UK, and completed Level I-III certification in Relationship Foundations for new parents with Elly Taylor of Becoming Us out of Sydney, Australia. I'm an official Hypno-Doula through Hypnobabies® and a current professional member of Evidenced Based Birth®, Postpartum Support International (PSI), the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA), the International Nanny Association, and the Newborn Care Specialist Association (NCSA). I'm a Greater San Diego Birth Collective member and a member of the Birth Network of Monterey County. I volunteered for several years as a birth doula and doula mentor with the UCSD Hearts and Hands program. I'm a certified Parenthood Tour Guide through Becoming Us, which allows me to provide relationship-informed guidance and a deeper level of family-centered support to the people who choose me as their doula. In April 2024, I completed a 9-week mastermind under Jojo Hogan, the founder of the Slow Postpartum Movement, to further my understanding of international practices in postpartum care. This year, I became an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, and can now offer classes to expecting parents and continuing education workshops to doulas, nurses, midwives, and physicians. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area as the oldest in a family of six kids, raised my three (now grown and flown) children there, and came to San Diego in 2021 after living for four years along Monterey Bay. Now, I split my time between both beautiful locales. Long before I started Sweet Peas, I had a career in the medical field as a radiology technologist. I ran my own children's portraiture business for a while before becoming a nanny and eventually a newborn care specialist. These days, when I'm not busy helping new families transition to life with a newborn or teaching professionals the latest evidence on topics related to perinatal care, I'm writing, practicing yoga, studying herbal medicine, hanging out with my husband, Ian, and our dog, Sable, and enjoying all that the California Coast offers. In January of 2024, I became a grandma. Training & Certifications A Little More About Me My Approach My passion is to use my extensive training and experience to ensure that new families get reliable information and unbiased support right from the beginning of their parenting journeys. Whether working one-on-one with a new or expecting parent, teaching group childbirth classes, or holding workshops for other birth professionals, I intend to reduce overall perinatal stress and increase the safety, enjoyment, and well-being of everyone involved as new parents welcome their babies into the world! Contact me for a FREE consultation My Approach

Sweet Peas Baby provides postpartum support, lactation counseling, and childbirth education to new parents, and continuing education workshops for birth professionals in San Diego and Monterey Counties of California. 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! Now Offering! For Parents For Birth Professionals About Evidence Based Birth® Find a class Learn more 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 "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 Read More Testimonials... Services Contact CONTACT Ph. (925) 768-3720 Autumn@SweetPeasBabyLLC.com Interested in learning more? I'd love to connect with you! Pinterest Anchor 1

The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is designed to prepare and empower you with evidence based care, comfort measures and advocacy; all brought to you through the mentorship of an experienced instructor. You’ll have access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent’s Site, with content videos, an extensive pdf library, and weekly Zoom calls with your mentor and class. You’ll be ready to meet your birth with confidence! The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is designed to prepare and empower you with evidence based care, comfort measures and advocacy; all brought to you through the mentorship of an experienced instructor. You’ll have access to the Evidence Based Birth® Parent’s Site, with content videos, an extensive pdf library, and weekly Zoom calls with your mentor and class. You’ll be ready to meet your birth with confidence! In-person meetings in San Diego and Monterey Counties, California Find a class Anchor 1 Your childbirth class includes: Mentorship from Autumn Bessire Tattenhan, CD, CLC, NCS and Evidence Based® Birth Instructor Five weeks of online videos for you and your partner to watch together Two live, in-person classes and four video chats with Autumn and your classmates to discuss weekly online content BONUS: Breastfeeding and newborn care videos! BONUS: Gifts and prizes! Private classes: Do you have a scheduling issue? Are you interested in taking a class without other students? Contact Autumn, and she’ll arrange private classes! The cost is $400, and it includes six months of access to the online materials. Refund policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Autumn. Group classes: Each class is limited to only 6 couples, and fill up FAST, so don’t hesitate to schedule. One ticket is good for the birthing person and a support person. All classes are 5 weeks in length (6 meetings total). Standard ticket price of $300 includes 3 months online access while Deluxe ticket price of $350 includes 6 months online access. E-workbook included in ticket prices. Add $15 for a printed workbook. Inclusion policy: Evidence Based Birth® is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status. Tickets processed through Humanitix . Humanitix is the ticketing platform that dedicates 100% of profits to charity. Evidence Based Birth® Instructors are independent contractors and distributors of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class and are not employees of Evidence Based Birth®. You can find our terms and conditions for the class here https://parents.evidencebasedbirth.com/parent-membership-terms/ Next San Diego Class Begins, May 6th, 2025! Register now! Next Monterey Class Begins April 5th,2025! Register now! 2025 Classes EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Carlsbad May 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Carlsbad August 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Carlsbad October 7th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey April 5th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey June 7th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey August 9th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! EBB® Childbirth Class HYBRID - Monterey October 11th, 10:00 AM - Noon online & in-person hybrid class $300 - $365 Get Tickets! Read Bio Autumn Bessire Tattenham Hi, I'm Autumn. I'm a doula, certified lactation counselor, newborn care specialist, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. I'm also a mom and a grandma. I have tons of personal and professional experience needed to confidently guide families like yours as you prepare for birth, postpartum, new parenting, and beyond! How you give birth and move through early parenting will impact you, your baby, and your family for the rest of your lives. Do what you can to ensure you have the most supportive experiences. Take action, and get educated and empowered by signing up for a class with me today! CD, CLC, NCS, EBB ® Instructor Register for San Diego Register for Monterey Hear from a doula who recommends the EBB® Childbirth Class! Frequently Asked Questions: Can't I educate myself online using search engines and videos? So much of what you find online is either incomplete or inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence-Based Birth® Childbirth Class is that we curate the best evidence-based information and engage you and your partner in the learning process. More FAQs

If you are a birth professional who wants to help your clients get the evidence based care they deserve, this is the class for you!  The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence based care during labor! CEUs! 3 Get Tickets! Are you passionate about evidence-based care but regularly witness hospital policies taking precedence over your client's choice? It can be frustrating to watch clients receive care that isn’t based on research and not quite knowing how to help. Dr. Rebecca Dekker discusses the Savvy Birth Pro Workshop Next Workshop: August 15th 6-9 PM The Community Impact Center 232 Monterey St., Suite 240 Salinas 93901 Get Tickets! The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop (3 contact hours) was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to make a genuine difference and help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence-based care during pregnancy and labor. After attending the 3-hour Savvy Birth Pro Workshop, you will walk away with confidence in your ability to help your clients assert their right to evidence-based care in a respectful way that builds bridges, not walls. We believe that the inspirational knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Pro Workshop will have a positive ripple effect that extends to your clients, the professionals you work with, and your community! You’re no longer alone in the quest to help more families receive respectful, high-quality maternity care! The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop does more than provide great skills; it creates a strong community of connected professionals who share this important mission together. Register Here! Contact hours: By attending the workshop and completing an online evaluation, you will earn a certificate for 3 contact hours from Evidence Based Birth®, a continuing education provider for the Kentucky Board of Nursing # 7-0081. Nursing contact hours can be applied to most childbirth educator and doula certifications, as well as the Certified Professional Midwife credential. This Savvy Birth Pro Workshop is taught by Evidence Based Birth® Instructor Autumn Bessire Tattenham Read Autumn's Bio Learning Objectives: Define evidence-based care and discuss statistics on the quality of birth settings in our local community Discuss major reasons we have an evidence-practice gap, including the power hierarchy and how it is a barrier to evidence-based, family-centered care Discuss ways we can bridge the evidence-practice gap at the system level Discuss specific strategies we can use to help our clients obtain evidence-based care

Home visits from a postpartum professional have been shown to have positive impacts on parent-baby bonding, lower rates of perinatal mood disorders, and can lead to higher rates and longer duration of breastfeeding You can add this service to your baby gift registry with Be Her Village! Postpartum Support At this time, I have limited availability for in-person postpartum/lactation/newborn care services confined to the North San Diego County area. Clients are accepted by interview only. Rates start at $70 per hour. No overnight services will be provided. Your customized support package may include (but is not limited to): Up to three months of 24/7 text/email support In-person, hands-on practical help Day-by-day education on what is happening with your body and your baby Evidence-based answers to questions as they arise Access to referrals and resources as needed Lactation support, if applicable Preparation of snacks and easy meals Light household duties Respite care of newborn for parental naps/showers/breaks Emotional and practical support for both parents Tailored, intentional schedule of support to leave you feeling healthy, confident, and capable Informational and emotional support Assistance with establishing good infant feeding and sleeping routines. Light housework Support of family's goals Customized package of hours with no total minimums or maximums (Booked and paid hours take priority on my calendar) All service hours completed within 12 weeks of the baby's birth FAQs Anchor 1 What My Support Looks Like When I arrive at the beginning of each shift, time will be spent checking in with you and your baby, listening to your concerns, hearing about your wins, and encouraging you in your challenges. Starting here, I will assess with you what your most pressing needs are for the day. Once this has been mutually determined, I'll spring to action, helping you take care of the things that leave you feeling most supported that day. This might look like conversation and a healthy snack, infant feeding tips, tidying up, keeping an eye on your sweet pea while you nap or take a shower, organizing a grocery delivery, sharing solid resources, or showing you how to soothe a fussy newborn…it all depends on what’s going on. Whatever it is, I’ve got you! I'm flexible, and we'll go where the day takes us! Read my full bio Request a free consultation Erin, San Diego "You really felt like a life-saver to me postpartum! Your guidance gave me the confidence to try things I honestly felt like I couldn't do on my own. There was a mental block that you helped me see through. Forever grateful!" Keiko, Monterey "Having you on our team made the crazy 'new parents' time magically survivable!" More kind words from clients & colleagues... Jason, San Diego "Thanks Autumn for all your help making us confident as new parents!" BeHerVillage is a gift registry that helps parents get the funds they need for the support they deserve. Over $12,000,000,000 is spent each year on baby gifts in the US. While parents are being overloaded with expensive and largely unnecessary baby gear, they are unable to afford the basic care they need. BeHerVillage helps parents access funds to pay for doulas, lactation support, maternity leave, pelvic floor care, midwifery care, and other types of support that is often not covered by insurance and out of reach for so many people. My services are listed in their registry guide! You can add them to your registry and your friends and family can contribute the funds you need for the support you deserve! Click HERE to learn more!

Kind words from past clients and current colleagues! More Kind Words from Clients and Professionals Contact Autumn for a FREE consultation! "Autumn has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing her knowledge and expertise in the birthwork world. Her passion for physiological birth and the families she serves is evident in the meticulous care with which she approaches her work, always striving for excellence and seeking out opportunities for professional growth and development. Autumn’s dedication to helping families navigate through the perinatal and postpartum periods through unbiased and evidence based care is commendable to say the least. Autumn possesses a natural ability to convey complex concepts in a manner that is both engaging and accessible to parents of varying levels of understanding. She has a calm and empowering quality about her that creates a very safe and inviting space for learning in what can be such a sensitive and sacred period in people’s lives. She will always take the time and initiative to provide evidence based information for her clients, especially when helping them navigate through informed decision making and consent in what can be unfamiliar territory for most. She has furthermore become incredibly skillful in building and strengthening healthier relationships and dynamics between hospital staff and doulas, to overall improve birthing outcomes and experiences for her clients." -Kat, Colleague "As a Family Medicine physician with a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, evidence-based practice, community advocacy, and inclusivity are passions in both my professional and personal lives. In my professional training I had 3 years of extensive Maternity care training and personally delivered more than 30 babies, taught and supervised junior Residents in Labor & Delivery, was ALSO certified, and provided regular prenatal care, and facilitated CenteringPregnancy group prenatal classes. When my partner and I were blessed in becoming pregnant, I had no question that I needed a doula on my team, and my extensive search in the well resourced San Diego birth workers community lead me directly to Autumn. Our overall experience with Autumn is a prime example of her shining character, reputation in our community, and her commitment to evidence-based care." - Chevon, Birth & Postpartum Client Autumn has sought a multitude of licenses and training experiences to ensure that she is extremely well-rounded and versed in up-to-date evidence-based care. She is optimized in guiding evidence-based maternity care decisions and facilitating optimal outcomes in mothers and newborns. Autumn runs her reputable Sweet Peas Baby, LLC and goes above and beyond through her commitment to social justice by volunteering to provide support to mothers and families who cannot afford doula care. In addition to her education, training and experience, Autumn's empathy, compassion and professionalism are among the best. She establishes a palpably safe space for her clients while providing them the support, guidance and education they need to safely and confidently welcome their babies into the world. It is without reservation that I recommend Autumn. -Sam, Birth & Postpartum Client "In those early days Autumn taught me so much about the ins and outs; breastfeeding, sleeping, and soothing. But also made me think of myself and my recovery. She gave more than practical knowledge and became a friend I was excited to see. She provided nourishing meals and supportive conversation that empowered my postpartum journey. Additionally, Autumn was able to adapt her teaching styles to both my and my husband’s personality knowing we needed different support. We both came to value our individual time with her." -Lauren, Birth & Postpartum Client "As doulas we hold a unique position in the birth space we have been invited into and I had the honor of witnessing firsthand Autumn compassionately assisting many birthing people and their family members. She created trust and respect with her confidence, knowledge and kind manner. She acted as a trusted team member not only for the client but for the hospital staff as well. In hospital staff environments Autumn soared as a non-judgmental support person who allowed everyone to feel at ease and to be seen with dignity and respect." -Sandy, Colleague

Sweet Peas offers a variety of support services and educational classes for expecting and new parents. Don't see what you're looking for? Wanting a private class? Have questions? Reach out by submitting the contact form! For Parents Postpartum Support Home visits from a postpartum professional have been shown to have positive impacts on parent-baby bonding, lower rates of perinatal mood disorders, and can lead to higher rates and longer duration of breastfeeding You can add this service to your baby gift registry with Be Her Village! Learn More! EBB® Savvy Birth 101 The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. Learn More! Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class If you're expecting a baby, you may be filled with questions and concerns. You're not alone! Feeling a bit overwhelmed is common when you're about to give birth. Preparing before that day arrives builds confidence and excitement for what lies ahead! Learn More! EBB® Savvy Birth Workshop The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. Learn More! Contact me for more info Don't see what you're looking for? Wanting a private class? Have questions?

At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse.  You will discover strategies for asking questions without seeming disrespectful and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth. At the Savvy Birth Workshop, you’ll learn ways to communicate effectively with your doctor, midwife, and nurse. You will discover strategies for asking questions without seeming disrespectful and you’ll get the inside scoop on how to stack the odds in your favor of having a positive birth. Held in-person in San Diego & Monterey Counties Contact for info... Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about all the unknowns… like how do I know if my wishes will be respected? Will my birth plan be followed? Can I avoid a traumatic birth experience, if I had one before? The Savvy Birth Workshop for parents was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you and your partner the confidence and know-how you need to have a more positive, empowering experience in the birthing room. Unlike other childbirth classes, we will help you avoid the typical assembly-line care with six virtual “tickets!” These “tickets” are your secret advantage to coping with the unknowns of birth! At the workshop you’ll find out how you can use these tickets in the hospital or wherever you intend to give birth! We are excited to offer the Savvy Birth Workshop to parents in the community. We believe that the knowledge you will gain from the Savvy Birth Workshop will leave you and your partner inspired, hopeful, and excited about the upcoming birth of your baby… ready to approach the big day with a savvy swing in your step! Join the next class! Learning Objectives covered in the workshop include: Define evidence-based care Practice respectful ways to talk with your provider Describe the benefits and limitations of birth plans Discuss the availability and pros/cons of local birth options Discuss how partners, doulas, and nurses can work together to provide labor support Discuss the human and legal rights of birthing persons Find a Class! San Diego Area Workshops Coming Soon! Monterey Area Workshops Coming Soon! Read full bio Autumn Bessire Tatttenham CD, CLC, NCS, EBB ® Instructor Hi, I'm Autumn. I'm a doula, certified lactation counselor, newborn care specialist, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. I'm also a mom and a grandma. I have tons of personal and professional experience needed to confidently guide families like yours as you prepare for birth, postpartum, new parenting, and beyond! How you give birth and move through early parenting will impact you, your baby, and your family for the rest of your lives. Do what you can to ensure you have the most supportive experiences. Take action, and get educated and empowered by signing up for a class with me today! The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, discusses what to expect from the Savvy Birth Workshop Refund Policy Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferabYour payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Autumn.le with adequate notice and approval from Autumn.

Please enter your contact information below to get on the waitlist. You'll be notified as soon as the next Savvy Birth Workshop is open for registration! Coming Soon! Please enter your contact information below to get on the waitlist. You'll be notified as soon as the next Savvy Birth Workshop is open for registration! Phone 925-768-3720 Email Autumn@SweetPeasBabyLLC.com First Name Last Name Email What interests you about this workshop? Submit Thanks for your interest! You'll be notified when registration opens

For nurses who desire a deeper knowledge of providing labor support! The Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses workshop gives you hands-on practice with comfort measures skills and teaches you how to overcome barriers to providing comfort measures to the clients on your unit! 

Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here!  The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here! The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care. All online workshop coming soon! Define evidence-based care and discuss the difference between evidence-based care and routine care Discuss ways to create a team-based atmosphere in the birthing room, so that you and your partner can get evidence-based, family-centered care Refund Policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable with adequate notice and approval from Autumn. Describe how the power system works in most hospital labor and delivery units How does Savvy Birth 101 differ from the Savvy Birth Workshop for Parents? Savvy Birth 101 is an abbreviated, 60-minute class for parents who do not have time to attend our full-length, 3-hour Savvy Birth Workshop. Inclusion Policy: Evidence Based Birth® is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status. All Online Coming Soon! Coming soon! Autumn Bessire Tattenham Hi, I'm Autumn. I'm a doula, certified lactation counselor, newborn care specialist, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. I'm also a mom and a grandma. I have tons of personal and professional experience needed to confidently guide families like yours as you prepare for birth, postpartum, new parenting, and beyond! How you give birth and move through early parenting will impact you, your baby, and your family for the rest of your lives. Do what you can to ensure you have the most supportive experiences. Take action, and get educated and empowered by signing up for a class with me today! Read full bio Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth®, discussing Savvy Birth 101 CD, CLC, NCS, EBB® Instructor

Your common questions about the services Sweet Peas offers, answered! Frequently Asked Questions About the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Can’t I educate myself online using search engines and videos? So much of what you find online is either incomplete or inaccurate! The benefit of the Evidence-Based Birth® Childbirth Class is that we curate the best evidence-based information and engage you and your partner in the learning process. Won't my doctors and nurses tell me what to do? Routine practices in some hospitals are still about 15 to 20 years behind the research, and there is so much pressure to conform to traditions that might not be in your best interests. We will teach you and your partner how to be your own advocate—a skill you can use for the rest of your life! My friends told me that taking a childbirth class is a waste of time. Is that true? There are a lot of poor-quality classes out there that have given childbirth education a bad reputation. The founder of Evidence Based Birth®, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN, knows how to make classes exciting for young adults. The end result is a class that is motivating and SO much fun to participate in. You will learn more than you could ever imagine! What will I actually learn in this class that could be of use to me? Our students are most excited to learn about the entire toolkit of comfort measures for labor. We cover pain management techniques like massage, water immersion, upright birthing positions, acupressure, music therapy, and deep breathing, just to name a few. When labor starts, you and your partner will be ready! About My Postpartum Support Services Do you take insurance? At this time, I operate my private practice without accepting insurance. This allows me to focus on providing personalized care tailored to your needs. If you have any questions or would like to discuss payment options, please feel free to reach out. Looking for another way to pay? With BeHerVillage you can add my services to your registry and encourage your family and friends to help pay for it! Do you do overnight postpartum shifts? While I'm happy to care for infants as parents grab a much-needed nap, I do not provide overnight services. I serve clients as early as 6 AM and as late as 11 PM. I believe families benefit more from my guidance during the day. My focus is on sharing valuable knowledge and practical support to help parents navigate early postpartum recovery and new parenthood while present and engaged. I want to ensure that you have the tools and resources you need to thrive as a family once I am no longer working with you. How much does your support cost? I offer flexible packages starting at $70 per hour, with no hourly minimum required. Parents have the freedom to customize a package of total hours that best fits their needs and budgets. Please note that a 50% non-refundable retainer of the total service fee is due at signing to secure your spot on my calendar. What areas do you serve? I currently serve families in-person for postpartum support in North San Diego County, offering classes and workshops in both San Diego and Monterey Counties. Additionally, I provide virtual support for families no matter where you are located.