You are so loved. Eres amada.

“What did I get myself into?!”

“I don’t even know how to change a diaper!”

“I’m so scared of giving birth!”

These are some all-too-common thoughts that may go through your mind while pregnant. Having a doula by your side to support you, educate you, and advocate for you, will help flip your mindset from doubtful to empowered!

“Amada” is Spanish for “loved”, and as your doula, I am here to make you feel loved, heard, and empowered during your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey.

What I Offer:

Birth Support

Birth Planning Sessions

Photography

Postpartum Support

Childbirth Education

Having a doula can result in

Higher satisfaction with birth experience

31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

Shorter Labor

Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average

Higher likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth

15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth

Lower risk of C-Section

39% decrease in the risk of Cesarean

Higher Apgar scores

38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five-minute Apgar score

*all data from Evidence Based Birth

More unmedicated births

10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief

Get in Touch!

Have questions about how I can support you? Let’s chat!

FAQ

  • “Amada” is Spanish for “loved”. I believe that every woman should feel supported and loved throughout her pregnancy and birth, and that every woman can love her birth experience!

  • A birth doula provides non-medical support for a mother throughout her pregnancy and birth. Doulas provide support physically, emotionally, educationally and through advocacy. Click here to see the specific services I provide.

  • The sooner you hire a doula, the better! It is never too early, and never too late. You can even book a doula well into your third trimester- if she has availability! Click here to schedule a free consultation.

  • No! A doula can support you at home, in a hospital, or in a birth center. Every mother should have access to doula support, no matter where she decides to give birth.

  • I currently accept New Mexico Medicaid and am working towards accepting Tricare by summer 2025.

  • I provide services within a 2-hour radius of Portales, NM.

  • If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me and I will get back to you soon.