The first trick is to actually be with the woman you are serving.

Deb Puterbaugh

At Supportive Hands Birth Service, I provide you with all the help and support from the depths of my heart, along with the knowledge I have to help you overcome the challenges and appreciate the beauty of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Hi, this is Ana!

I’m a birth doula, and I offer comprehensive pregnancy and birth support to help you feel confident and secure during the birth of your baby, at home or in the hospital. It is crucial to feel that the wishes and vision for the childbirth of your dreams are heard and anticipated. I will do my job to make them real.

Whether you are planning to give birth at home or in a hospital, solo or in water, I am ready to create a safe and inclusive environment for you and your family.

I possess a wealth of knowledge and skills, including massage, breathing techniques, affirmations, herbs, rebozo or swaddling ceremony, which enable me to provide a personalized approach to each woman. This allows me to care for her body and spirit, as well as make her birth unforgettable.

Now accepting Kaiser Benefits.

The knowledge of how to give birth without outside interventions lies deep within each woman. Successful childbirth depends on the acceptance of the process.

Suzanne Arms

Education

I have trained in internationally recognized perinatal support education organizations and have received international certifications to support my qualifications. I have worked as a medical assistant and doula.

I also have several years of studying the prerequisites for nursing school, which include learning anatomy and physiology, psychology, microbiology, and general public health concepts.

My interests encompass both traditional and evidence-based medicine methods, including natural, non-medicalized childbirth, as well as informed and emotional support for mothers with neurodiversity or challenging experiences of birth and motherhood. Additionally, I am interested in integrating traditional aspects and practices into the childbirth process.

Thanks to my education and experience, I help families feel confident, cared for, and supported at every stage of pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

My Services

Birth Support

I offer a free 15-30 minute consultation, which can be conducted via video call or in person at a neutral location, such as a cafe or park.

My birth support service can include many details:

1-6 prenatal visits

24/7 on-call text/phone/email support from 38 weeks onward

Labor support from the time you arrive at the hospital until 1 hour after the baby is born

at-home support during early labor

1-2 Postpartum Visits

Additional Visits

Rebozo massage — prenatal and postpartum, as well as a general relaxing massage

Swaddling Ceremony (Pelenaniye)

Birth Tub Rental

Pick up in Campbell, CA. Delivery and retrieval may be arranged for $50 within 30 miles.

The rental period is for 4 weeks. The birth pool must be returned within 1 week of birth.

Group Meetings

I may gather moms in supporting groups, both prenatal and postpartum approaches. Please call or email me to discuss this further.

I have the resources for the group meetings on Native American Mandala Weaving. Our group has meetings in San Tomas Park (Campbell, CA).

Call or email me to learn more. Schedule the initial call.

There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.

Pamela Nadav

Testimonials

Ana was incredible. She was very helpful from the initial interview till the postpartum services. We found Ana very late in the pregnancy. But still without any hesitation she made her available for us and was able to guide us all the way for the natural vaginal birth. She induced so much confidence in her for the natural birth. She has lot of methods with her which will really help during the labor.

Sadhana and Athavan K.

Warm and attentive. Supportive.

Kavita Noble, CNM, RN, MSN, WHNP,
El Camino Los Gatos Hospital

Great support for a laboring mother. This doula had a calm presence at the bedside and helped assist the partner with positions, hygiene needs and comfort.

Melanie Wicka, RN,
El Camino Mountain View Hospital

I recently experienced my first Rebozo Massage, and it was truly wonderful—especially during pregnancy. I felt incredibly light and relaxed afterward. Many thanks to Ana for her skilled touch and gentle approach.

Annie

Ana was wonderful and supportive. She helped advocate for me and was constantly checking in and proactive on being helpful throughout the process.

MIke and Natalia Conroy

A woman in Birth is at once her most powerful and most vulnerable. But any woman who has birthed unhindered understands that we are stronger than we know.

Marcie Macari

I’m looking forward to connecting with you!

If you’re curious about how I can support you during pregnancy, during labor, or what I do in a Swaddling Ceremony or Birth Story Healing session, as well as any other questions about the details regarding my services, please schedule a free phone consultation so we can explore your specific needs.

To schedule a time to chat, please follow this link or send an email to daofdoula@gmail.com.

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