Your birth is a wonderfully intimate experience you will hold close to your heart for years to come. If you want to keep control over your delivery experience, one of the best tools you can have is an advocate who will be in your corner every step of the way. This is where a doula will completely elevate your experience! These experts know how to pair you with both the resources and the know-how so you can feel empowered as you approach your delivery date. As a San Francisco maternity photographer, I get to connect with the best experts in the industry. If you are looking for a doula in Marin, here are the ones I always recommend!
Marin, California
Inner Strength Birth Services is a center founded by Meelah, a mom of five with both professional and personal experience, to help you on your journey into motherhood. For her prenatal doula support, you will start out with a Zoom meeting so you can make sure she’s the one in Marin for you. If so, you will have several sessions where she will ensure you feel completely prepared for your delivery. She will also provide you with a postpartum session to ensure you are on your way to recovery.

Marin, California
Cara has spent her entire life passionate about caring for moms and their new babies. By the time she became a parent herself, she knew what she wanted to do for her career! She now works as a doula with families all across the Bay Area, including Marin. Not only will she help you feel equipped for all the challenges of the newborn stage, but she can also work with your partner so they can understand how to support you.
Marin, California
Kirsten Dudley is a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator ready to prepare you for your dream birth. As a mom of 6, she is deeply familiar with all the challenges that might come along with early parenthood. Whether you need prenatal support, postpartum care, or a combination of the two, Kirsten has the perfect service for you!
Marin, California
Clara Love has traveled all across the globe, helping parents feel prepared for parenthood. These days, you can find her in Marin providing a wide range of doula services, including birth support, postpartum care, and personalized yoga classes. She belongs to a collective of Marin doulas and will make sure you have support throughout your birth, even if she can’t be there for whatever reason.

Marin, California
Kelsey Dial is a professional doula on a mission to support families throughout parenthood, no matter what. She brings a no-judgement approach to her work, respecting your personal needs as well as your cultural customs. She can work with you throughout your pregnancy and labor. Then, once your baby arrives, she can be there as a postpartum doula.
If you are looking for a doula in Marin to help you navigate your pregnancy, I think you are really going to love these options. And if you need more ways to celebrate your pregnancy, I would love to connect! As a San Francisco maternity photographer, I adore working with parents to plan heirloom-quality sessions for fine art portraits they can cherish for years. If you would like to learn more about planning your session, let’s connect! Reach out today so we can get your pictures scheduled!