“When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter.” - Ina May Gaskin

My Philosophy

  • Birth, like education, is a powerful means to transform society.
  • Changing our world happens through changing our primary relationships beginning with the birthing process itself. 
  • I believe in empowering women to trust their own voice and the inherent wisdom within the human body and physiology of birth.
  •  When women are fully supported during pregnancy, childbirth and the 4th trimester of rest and renewal, confidence and joy replaces fear and a peaceful, loving imprint on human society is created, one birth, one family at a time.
  • Self-care, rest and play, is vital to our well-being,  during the childbearing continuum, especially as new mothers.​​

                      About Ana


After 20 years of working with children and their families as a bilingual teacher I said YES to a new chapter of life and became a professional birth and postpartum doula.  It is the perfect work for me and though it may sound crazy, I absolutely love bouncing out of bed when I get that call at midnight or 3:30 in the morning and my work day begins. The best part is that I get to integrate into my practice the many skills I've acquired teaching and learning with children and in being a mother of several decades.

The idea of birth work was planted a long while ago with the birth of my second child when I experienced being attended by a collaborative team of women - nurses and midwives.  I felt so grateful and so well taken care of that I serious thought of becoming a midwife. I wanted every woman to experience being nurtured, supported and respected  while giving birth.

The birth of my first child was nothing of this sort and took many years to process, forgive, and to heal. Both were unmedicated, "natural" births with a "healthy mama, healthy baby" outcome. On the inside these two experiences formed completely distinct imprints - the first of fear and struggle; the second of support and joy.

The contrast between these two experiences taught me how crucial it is to speak up and ask questions during pregnancy to find the right care provider (training and birth philosophy),  the right place and support team.  For ultimately it is the woven tapestry of beliefs of those present during the birth that will shape the unfolding of each woman's unique birth experience.

As I work with birthing women and their families, my goal is to provide   collaborative, nourishing support and a resting space for mothers to experience giving birth without fear. For I believe it takes a village of support to birth and raise a healthy mother and child.

Qualifications and Training

  • DONA Birth Doula Training with Felicia Roche - Alameda, CA
  • Cornerstone Birth and Postpartum Certification - San Francisco, CA
  • Cornerstone Home Birth Workshop -  San Francisco, CA
  • ​Passion for Birth Lamaze Childbirth Education Training with Connie Sultana - Santa Rosa, CA
  • Birth Coach Method Training with Neri Choma - Blossom Birth, Palo Alto, CA
  • Spinning Babies Workshop with Gail Tully - San Jose, CA
  • Rebozo Workshop with Gina Kirby - San Francisco, CA
  • The Matrona Holistic Doula Training and Certification with Whapio - Santa Cruz CA
  • When Survivors Give Birth Workshop with Penny Simkin - Monterey, CA
  • Healing Birth Trauma: A 2 Day Online Conference for Birth and Behavioral Health Professionals with PATTCh Webinar
  • Innate  Postpartum Care Provider Training and Certification with Rachelle Garcia Seliga, CPM - Portland, Oregon
  • Cornerstone Workshops in Postpartum Nutrition and Optimal Fetal Positioning - San Francisco, CA
  • 17 years experience with auto-immune chronic illness care-taking and holistic medicinal care, health and wellness advocacy
  • Experienced mother of two grown nuts raised in San Francisco, Mexico City, San Diego and Santa Cruz Counties
  • BCLAD Bilingual Elementary Teacher - California
  • Medical Assistant in Family Practice and OBGYN - San Francisco and North San Diego County, CA
  • B.A. in Liberal Studies, Cum Laude, San Francisco State University