Gentle, grounded support for your birth journey
At Lumina Doula, I offer calm, steady presence through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—so you can feel informed, supported, and deeply held every step of the way.
Birth is a deeply personal experience. My role is to support you with care that is rooted, informed, and centered on your needs—whether that means emotional support, physical comfort, or simply a steady presence in the room.
Stories of Becoming….
“Having Ysabel as my doula has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. Being connected with, cared for, and lovingly witnessed by her during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum changed me as a woman and catapulted my embodiment as a mother. She has a true gift—a way of being that made me feel seen, loved, safe, and sovereign.
I love her curiosity and how she continues to learn and grow in this field. She is also actively doing her own healing work, which I feel is imperative as a space holder, especially for birth.
From the beautiful glorious moments, to the complicated messy ones…I’m grateful for every bit of time I have had with her.
I’m also grateful that this awareness and wisdom of how a mother is cared for and loved during this rite of passage is being collectively remembered… because I believe this is how we will change the world, and Ysabel is doing it!”
Amanda
“I don’t know how we’d have ever made it without Ysabel! In our pre-birth sessions, we practiced different positions for labor and made a birth plan. This made us feel so much more confident and prepared.
Despite a medically advised induction (that I had hoped to avoid), I was able to accomplish my goals for birth because of Ysabel’s support. When she arrived to the labor, my partner immediately calmed, and they became an amazing team in assisting me. I was coached through the contractions with therapeutic touch, breathing technique and use of essential oils. I was able to deliver my baby in a squatted position which was both liberating and empowering.
Afterwards, Ysabel helped my baby latch and feed for the very first time. In post-birth sessions, she provided restorative massage, healing herbs, and nutritious snacks as I recovered from delivery.
Both my partner and I highly recommend Ysabel as a doula… and especially if you are a first-time mom or feeling overwhelmed. Her support made all the difference in this momentous occasion in our lives.”
-Heather
“I don’t know how we’d have ever made it without Ysabel! In our pre-birth sessions, we practiced different positions for labor and made a birth plan. This made us feel so much more confident and prepared.
Despite a medically advised induction (that I had hoped to avoid), I was able to accomplish my goals for birth because of Ysabel’s support. When she arrived to the labor, my partner immediately calmed, and they became an amazing team in assisting me. I was coached through the contractions with therapeutic touch, breathing technique and use of essential oils. I was able to deliver my baby in a squatted position which was both liberating and empowering.
Afterwards, Ysabel helped my baby latch and feed for the very first time. In post-birth sessions, she provided restorative massage, healing herbs, and nutritious snacks as I recovered from delivery.
Both my partner and I highly recommend Ysabel as a doula… and especially if you are a first-time mom or feeling overwhelmed. Her support made all the difference in this momentous occasion in our lives.”
-Heather
Nourishing families through the whole birth experience
Photo credit: Cate Clother
Hello and welcome!
I created Lumina Doula from a deep respect for the strength and wisdom of the birthing body. I believe every parent deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported as they move through this transformative time.
Read more about my journey in the birth field here…