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the East Bay


Birth Doulas

Ashley Gerhard
Phoenix Parent Coaching
www.phoenixtransformations.org
909-809-8888
[email protected]
Birth Doula Training in May 2023 with Connie Sultana, DONA
Birth & Postpartum Doula 
Certified: No
Additional Info: BS Psych, 500 RYT, Pre-to Postnatal Yoga, ChildBirth Educator, and Motherhood Coach
Sliding Scale: Yes


Aryel Poschwatta

Beyond Birth Massage and Doula Care
www.beyondbirthservices.com
530-433-4252
[email protected]
Birth Doula Training in summer '23 with Connie Sultana, DONA, and will be attending first birth November '23
I am also a certified massage therapist (7 years) specializing in perinatal care, particularly the postpartum period.  
​I'd like to operate within Contra Costa county but the surrounding counties are available to me, excluding the San Francisco area. 
Sliding Scale: Yes; my business operates as a sliding scale starting at $800. This includes 1 prenatal visit, 1 post partum check, and complete L&D support.


​Mandi Goldberg

Mandigoldberg.com
[email protected] 
516.650.7132
Trained in April 2021 with Connie Sultana (birth), DONA June 2021 with Kathrin Auger (Postpartum) & Doula Thrive (full spectrum) in March 2023
Certified with Doula Thrive 
Additional info: HypnoBirthing Instructor
Sliding Scale: Yes


Mai K. Chen, The Tree of Life Doula
thetreeoflifedoula.com
[email protected]
Trained in Jan 2020 with Felicia Roche, CD(DONA)
Submitted certification packet to DONA International early 2024
Additional info: Japanese/English bilingual
Sliding Scale: Yes

Postpartum Doulas

Ashley Gerhard
Phoenix Parent Coaching
www.phoenixtransformations.org
909-809-8888
[email protected]
Birth Doula Training in May 2023 with Connie Sultana, DONA
Birth & Postpartum Doula 
Certified: No
Additional Info: BS Psych, 500 RYT, Pre-to Postnatal Yoga, ChildBirth Educator, and Motherhood Coach
Sliding Scale: Yes


​Mandi Goldberg

Mandigoldberg.com
[email protected] 
516.650.7132
Trained in April 2021 with Connie Sultana (birth), DONA June 2021 with Kathrin Auger (Postpartum) & Doula Thrive (full spectrum) in March 2023
Certified with Doula Thrive 
Additional info: HypnoBirthing Instructor
Sliding Scale: Yes
​*Please note that I know most of these folks only from class, and this does not constitute a recommendation or certification of their services in any way.  
​I provide these links as a service to the community, but hold no responsibility or liability for any member's care style, choices, recommendations, etc.

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    • Why "Hearthstone"?
  • Virtual Services
    • Professional Classes >
      • Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding for Birth Workers
      • Advanced Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding for Professionals
    • Prenatal Classes >
      • Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding Preparation
      • Newborn Care
      • Prenatal Class for Solo Parents: Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding + Newborn Care
      • Childbirth Refresher & Sibling Preparation
    • Fertility Consultation
    • Lactation Consultation
    • Solo Parent Support >
      • Prospective Solo Parents-to-be Support Group
      • Expecting & Postpartum Solo Parent Support Group
      • Support Groups for Solo Parent of Infants, Toddlers & Older Kiddos
      • Prenatal Class for Solo Parents: Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding + Newborn Care
  • Local Services (SF North Bay)
    • Fertility Assistance >
      • Fertility Consultation
      • In Home Insemination
      • Recommended Books & Supplies for Fertility
    • Prenatal Classes >
      • Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding Preparation
      • Newborn Care
      • Childbirth Refresher & Sibling Preparation
      • Breast, Chest & Bottle Feeding + Newborn Care for Solo Parents
    • Solo Parent Support
    • Lactation Consultation
    • Craniosacral Therapy for Infants
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      • Local Family Resources, Education & Perinatal Providers
      • Birth Workers I Have Trained
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      • Supplies for Fertility
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      • Supplies for Postpartum
      • Supplies for Feeding & Lactation
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