Ayurvedic Doula for the Holistic, Faith-Based Mother
Holding you through the transformative journey of birthing, breastfeeding, and the sacred postpartum window
Hi, I’m Ligia Soto, MS, CLP, CD
Ayurvedic Doula & Lactation Professional
My Approach: Embodied, Holistic Perinatal Care
I blend 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 beyond information—honoring the inner journey, emotional landscape, and transformation that birth invites.
My holistic care includes 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, preparing you to meet labor’s intensity, navigate the unknown, and integrate your birth experience with courage, grace, and trust, carrying this support seamlessly into the sacred postpartum.
My Philosophy: Honoring the Mother–Baby Dyad
I deeply honor the Mother–Baby bond and family-oriented care that follows natural instincts, shaping every aspect of my postpartum support:
Attachment Parenting: Guidance on exclusive breastfeeding, safe co-sleeping, elimination communication, and babywearing.
Holistic Recovery: Nourishing, restorative care in the first 40 days, drawing from my training as a Postpartum Practitioner under Pilar Chandler, Doctor of Ayurveda for Women’s Health.
Lactation Philosophy: I believe in the unmatched power of human milk. While I support all feeding choices, exclusive breastfeeding offers unparalleled protection and nourishment
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
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
Doula Offerings
I’m honored to walk alongside women in the Inland Empire and surrounding areas as they reclaim birth and postpartum as sacred rites of passage. I offer mentoring, embodied education, holistic recovery, lactation guidance, and advocacy coaching to help you stay rooted in your power. I honor your right to choose how your journey unfolds.
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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
Herbal 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:• Processing and integrating your birth experience
• Breastfeeding and lactation support
• Newborn care guidance
• Pelvic steaming and herbal baths
• Nourishing teas and healing foods
• Belly binding
• Restorative bodywork
• Referrals to trusted local resources if additional support is neededResource Library Access
A treasure chest of digital guides, books, and holistic wisdom for every phase of your prenatal, birth, and postpartum journey.Package includes Placenta Encapsulation + Cord Keepsake
Investment: $2900
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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
$500 for single visit | 4 hours
1x Weekly Visit for 4 Weeks - $1850
2x Weekly Visit for 4 Weeks - $3600Payment Plans Available
Insurance Plans Accepted: IEHP, Kaiser, LA Care, Carrot Fertility
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This offering provides focused, personalized support for second-time mothers or parents who prefer a more a la carte approach—covering the essentials to feel prepared, supported, and confident during birth, with postpartum guidance in the early days with your baby.
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. This is an opportunity to share your hopes for birth and explore how I can best support your journey.
Two 1:1 Prenatal Sessions
Our prenatal time together focuses on preparing your body, mind, and spirit for birth.
Sessions may include:
• Nutrition assessment and personalized care recommendations
• Herbal remedies and food-as-medicine guidance
• Ritual creation and holistic preparation for birth
• Gentle bodywork, mindful movement, and breathwork
• Emotional support and nervous system care
• Birth planning, advocacy education, and postpartum preparationContinuous Labor Support
Support begins when labor starts with virtual guidance in early labor to help you labor comfortably at home.
Once active labor begins, I join you in person and provide up to 12 hours of continuous labor support, offering grounding presence, comfort techniques, emotional reassurance, and advocacy as you navigate the unfolding of birth.
Postpartum Visit
Within the first two weeks after birth, we gather in your home to support your healing and help you ease into life with your newborn.
This visit is shaped around your needs and may include:
• Processing and integrating your birth experience
• Breastfeeding and lactation support
• Newborn care guidance
• Pelvic steaming and herbal baths
• Nourishing teas and healing foods
• Belly binding
• Restorative bodywork
• Referrals to trusted local resources if additional support is neededResource Library Access
Access to a curated collection of digital guides, books, and holistic resources to support you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Additional Benefit: 50% off Placenta Encapsulation
Investment: $2000
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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
Payment Plans + Insurance Accepted -
I am proud to be in-network with IEHP, Kaiser, Medi-Cal, Carrot Fertility, and LA Care.
For insurance clients, Birth Essentials, Full Spectrum, and Virtual packages are fully covered.
If you are looking for postpartum support only, schedule a consultation and we can discuss a customized package.
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.