Ayurvedic Birth and Postpartum Doula, Birthing from Within Mentor, and Lactation Specialist
Rooted in friendship, healing, and creating a supportive community for your family.
Hi, I’m Gia
Certified Doula and Childbirth Educator
Your Power. My Commitment.
I believe with every conviction that mothers hold innate wisdom to birth their babies. Grounded in Ayurveda, my work honors your intuition through ritual, holistic care, and embodied practice—supporting you through pregnancy, birth, and the sacred postpartum transition.
As your Sister in Christ, I offer faith-based birth support for those wanting so. We approach your labor as an act of worship—leaning on prayer and rejoicing to reveal God's strength and love for you.
I am a community-first birthworker, passionate about making holistic wellness, coaching, and education accessible to women in my community.
My Approach: Embodied, Holistic Perinatal Care
My work blends embodied childbirth education, Ayurvedic-informed care, and hands-on support across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a Birthing From Within–trained mentor, I offer education that goes far beyond information—our work honors the inner journey, emotional landscape, and transformation that birth invites.
Alongside this, I provide holistic, nurturing care including herbal remedies, gentle bodywork, mindful movement, breathwork, and food as medicine—supporting the body’s natural physiology while tending to the nervous system and spirit.
Together, we cultivate intuition, resilience, and self-compassion. You’ll be supported in meeting labor’s intensity, navigating the unknown, and integrating your birth experience with courage, grace, and trust—carrying this support seamlessly into the postpartum transition.
My Philosophy: Honoring the MotherBaby Dyad
I intimately understand and uphold the crucial MotherBaby bond and believe in family-oriented care that follows natural instincts. This belief shapes every facet of my postpartum support and education:
Attachment Parenting: I educate and support families in honoring bonding practices such as exclusive breastfeeding, safe bed-sharing/co-sleeping, elimination communication, and babywearing.
Holistic Recovery: I offer nourishing, restorative care in the first 40 days, drawing from my training as a Postpartum Practitioner mentored by Pilar Chandler, Doctor of Ayurveda for Women’s Health.
Lactation Philosophy: The Power of Human Milk
I am deeply committed to the evidence supporting human milk as the optimal standard for infant nutrition. While I support all feeding choices with heart, my philosophy is rooted in the conviction that exclusive breastfeeding provides unparalleled protection and nourishment. This is not just "good"; scientific consensus confirms that breast is best for both maternal and infant health outcomes.
I am currently completing the required 96 hours of clinical experience to sit for the rigorous IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) exam. This intensive commitment ensures that I provide the highest level of expert, evidence-based, in-home feeding support—from achieving that first deep latch to navigating complex challenges—to help you meet your exclusive breastfeeding goals.
My goal is to support your family's unique rhythm and to ensure your start to motherhood is filled with confidence, peace, and deep connection.
Rooted & Rising: Childbirth Education
Prepare for birth and postpartum with a supportive, empowering, and community-centered experience. This class blends practical medical knowledge with the power of embodied practice, ritual, storytelling, and art-making, giving you authentic tools for preparation, healing, and connection.
In this class, you will:
Learn holistic prenatal and postpartum self-care practices from Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems
Explore comfort measures for birth, labor physiology, and common medical interventions
Gain guidance on nutrition, low-risk strategies, and planning for unmedicated birth
Build flexibility, resilience, and coping skills to reduce vulnerability to birth trauma
Detach your sense of self-worth from medical outcomes
Stay connected with yourself, your baby, and your partner throughout the birth journey
This is a safe and nurturing space to deepen confidence, foster connection, and approach birth and postpartum with clarity, empowerment, and holistic support.
Birth is a process of initiation.
While there is much that parents can learn prenatally about birth, pain, and the modern medical system, birth is ultimately synonymous with the unknown.
The task of a Birthing from Within childbirth educator is to awaken a coping mindset and the internal locus of control in parents in order to help them stay present, access all possibilities, and take action when needed.
Class Details
Hybrid Classes: 3 virtual sessions and 1 in-person session held at Inner Healing Wellness Center in Upland, CA
Price: $399
What is a doula?
Your trained professional for continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your knowledgeable, compassionate guide, offering comfort, advocacy, and support through labor and beyond.
As a doula, I walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—not as a medical provider, but as a grounded, unwavering presence. I’m here to hold space, offer comfort, and help you stay deeply connected to your body, your intuition, and your power. I don’t replace your partner, midwife, or OB—I support your entire team while centering you.
My Offerings
I’m honored to walk alongside women in the Inland Empire and surrounding areas as they reclaim birth as a rite of passage. Whether you're planning a home birth, free standing birth center, or a hospital delivery, I offer mentoring, support, embodied education, and advocacy coaching to help you stay rooted in your power. I honor your right to choose how that journey unfolds. Wherever and however you birth.
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This offering includes everything moms need to go into birth prepared and educated, along with offering postpartum support.
This package includes:
Initial Consultation
We connect to discuss your birth vision, values, and how I can walk beside you as a trusted member of your birth team.Two 1:1 Prenatal Sessions
Ayurvedic assessment and personalized care recommendationsHerbal remedies, food-as-medicine guidance, and ritual creation
Gentle bodywork, mindful movement, and breathwork
Emotional support, birth integration, and nervous system care
Birth planning, advocacy education, and postpartum preparation
BfW Childbirth Education Course - Four sessions covering focusing on the inner preparation for birth—honoring emotional processing, intuition, and the transformation that accompanies becoming a mother.
Childbirth education may include:
Understanding the physiology of labor and birth
Coping with intensity, fear, and the unknown
Cultivating self-compassion, resilience, and trust
Preparing for unexpected turns with flexibility and presence
Continuous Labor Support
Virtual support for early labor and 12 hours of in-person support during active labor.2 Postpartum Visits
In the two weeks following birth, we’ll gather in your home to nurture your healing and help you ease into this tender new chapter. Each visit is shaped around your needs and may include:– Time to talk through anything on your heart—breastfeeding, sleep, mental health, or simply how you’re feeling
– Newborn care and guidance
– Vaginal steaming
– Healing meals and nourishing teas
– Belly Plaster + Wrap
– Maternal massage
- Lactation Support
- Referrals to local resources beyond my scope of care.Resource Library Access
A treasure chest of digital guides, books, and holistic wisdom for every phase of your prenatal, birth, and postpartum journey.50% off Placenta Encapsulation
Investment starts at $3000
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As a Birthing from Within trained Childbirth Educator, we learn about childbirth in two ways: modern/medical knowing and inner/intuitive knowing.
Topics covered include: Stages of Labor, Pushing, Optimal Fetal Positioning, Medical Interventions, Pain Coping/Management, Comfort Measures, Postpartum Recovery, Breastfeeding/Lactation and Newborn Care.
Intuitive/Embodied Practices Include: Birth Art, Role Playing, Journaling, Reflecting, and Movement
We explore these and many other topics in four live online sessions together over the course of four weeks. Group classes and 1:1 Sessions available.
Group Session Rate: $399 (Hybrid) | $299(Virtual)
Next group class begins: February 19th, 2026
1:1 Sessions: $150 per class
1:1 sessions may be covered entirely by your insurance provider.
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This offering is for mothers seeking traditional, hands-on postpartum care rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom. Ideal for those who desire deep nourishment, rest, and holistic healing during the weeks following birth.
Initial Consultation
We’ll connect to discuss your birth experience, postpartum needs, and intentions so I can create a personalized care plan to support your recovery.
In-Home Postpartum Visits
Visits are scheduled weekly and tailored to how the mother is feeling that day. Each visit may include:
Restorative Ayurvedic postpartum bodywork
Herbal vaginal steaming, moxa, or belly plaster
Belly binding and self-care guidance
Emotional and postpartum/lactation support
Nourishment & Herbal Support
Nourishing Ayurvedic meals, snacks, and Wise Woman herbal infusions may be prepared in-home to support healing, milk production, and replenishment. Families may opt out of food preparation if desired.
Visit Options & Investment
Full Postpartum Visit (Includes Food Preparation)
$500 per visit | 4 hours
1x Weekly Visit for 4 Weeks - $1600Postpartum Visit Without Food Preparation
$400 per visit | 4 hours
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You don’t have to be local to receive intentional, heart-centered support. This virtual doula package is designed for the woman who wants to prepare deeply, birth instinctively, and feel held—across any distance.
Here’s what’s included:
Initial Consultation (60–75 min)
We’ll connect one-on-one to explore your birth vision, values, and the kind of support you need. This is where your custom plan begins.Four Virtual Prenatal Sessions
Support may include:Birth planning and advocacy education
Emotional processing and nervous system support
Ayurvedic lifestyle guidance and food-as-medicine recommendations
Breathwork, mindful movement, journaling prompts, or ritual creation
These sessions are focused on preparation rather than monitoring or medical guidance.
On-Call Support from 38 Weeks
You’ll have unlimited text/voice memo support as you approach labor, and I’ll be on-call for virtual labor support when birth begins.Virtual Labor Support (as needed)
Real-time guidance, encouragement, and comfort techniques via video or phone—helping you stay grounded and empowered through each wave.2 Postpartum Sessions
A dedicated postpartum visit to process your birth experience, honor your transition into motherhood, and receive guidance on Ayurvedic postpartum care, lactation, and emotional wellbeing.Resource Library Access
A digital collection of holistic guides, rituals, and tools to support your journey from pregnancy through postpartum.Investment: $900
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Honoring the sacred role of the placenta in postpartum healing
Placenta encapsulation is a beautiful way to support your body’s recovery after birth—rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices that view the placenta as a vital life force. Your placenta will be lovingly prepared, steamed with warming herbs, dehydrated, and placed into capsules to support hormonal balance, energy levels, and emotional well-being during the postpartum period.
This offering includes:
Placenta Capsules prepared using the TCM method
A Placenta Keepsake to commemorate your baby’s journey
Add On: Birth Print ($50) made from your placenta—an artistic and sacred keepsake
Add On: Placenta Tincture($40) for long-term hormonal support
Add On: Placenta Balm($80) A nourishing tallow balm infused with your placenta
Investment begins at $325.
This service is available to all birthing people, whether or not you are a doula client. Insurance clients can add this on to any packages at a discounted rate.
I’m proud to be an in-network provider with several Medi-Cal and commercial insurance plans, including Kaiser, IEHP, LA Care, and Carrot Fertility Benefits. Many of my support packages are eligible for full or partial coverage depending on your specific benefits. I'm happy to help verify your insurance and guide you through the process so you can access the care you deserve.
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Love Notes from Mothers
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"Thank you for absolutely everything! The journey there really could not have been better without your endless support and help! Thank you again for everything! Words really cannot describe the feeling of gratitude that Chris and I will forever look back on as we cherish baby Jasper and the long journey it took to get him here! You really are an exceptional doula!"
Nataly J.
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"I wanted to thank you so much for being my doula and supporting me during my birth. Your massages, little details like the candles, jojoba oil and more added an extra touch of care I didn’t even know I needed but it was perfect. You created a relaxing environment that allowed me to feel calm and relaxed."
Jacqueline F.
Connect With Me
Below is my current 2026 In-Person Birth Support availability, as well as dates when a backup doula would be on call. Please review this information as you consider your preferred dates, as availability is limited and subject to change.
In-Person Birth Support Openings – 2026
March – Booked
April – Booked
May – Booked
June – 1 opening available for late June (after the 15th)
July – 2 openings
August – 2 openings
September – 3 openings
October – 3 openings
November – 3 openings
December – 1 opening