Doulas with experience with Kaiser Oakland and Walnut Creek
Hi,
I'm going to be a first time mom and am looking for a doula who has a lot of experience with births at either Kaiser Oakland or Walnut Creek. I've heard it's helpful to have a doula who knows their system. Any recommendations are very welcome, thanks!!
Nov 4, 2018
Parent Replies
The doula I used was Lucy Yanow, who my husband and I picked after interviewing several (she was the first one we interviewed but then we interviewed a couple more just to be sure.) She was fantastic and very experienced with the Kaiser system. I'm hiding my username for privacy/internet searchability, but if you respond I'd be happy to DM you about details of my experience.
https://www.lucyyanow.com/
I loved working with Ilka Fanni. She assisted me with my labor at Alta Bates this past June, and I know she has done multiple deliveries at Kaiser Oakland (not sure about Walnut Creek). I was also a first time mom with a lot of anxiety about labor and she was knowledgable, caring, and very compassionate. I would highly recommend her.
Our doula, Jessica Catano, was at the birth of both of our kids, one at Kaiser WC one at Kaiser Oakland and all was very well. I highly recommend her - 510.409.0541
Erin Crowe 510 435 5673 erinmcrowe [at] sbcglobal.net
I just delivered at Kaiser Oakland and had a great experience with Jinny Pagle.
I can't recommend the full circle doula group strongly enough (http://www.fullcircledoulagroup.com/).They helped me with the birth of my son 6 months ago at Kaiser Oakland. It was a three day labor that I'm fully convinced would have ended with a c-section if not for the doula Stacy. She took charge and was a total lifesaver. Plus they also have three two hour classes about birth and nursing included with the service.
Good luck and congratulations,
Lisa
I had a wonderful experience being supported by Michi Arguedas both at Kaiser and postpartum but any doula with Roots of Labor Birth Collective would be amazing to work with!
Allison Stanton is an amazing doula. She’s done lots of births at Kaiser.