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Allison Staton

Birth Doula serving families in the East Bay birthing at Home, Kaiser Oakland, and Alta Bates since 2010.

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As a birth doula I am committed to nurturing the strength that is in each birthing family. I encourage the connection and intimacy between the expectant couple and I safeguard the birth experience with presence and thoughtful advocacy.

In prenatal visits we develop and practice tools and techniques to walk confidently through labor (and beyond!) tailored specifically to your unique personality, needs, and goals. Throughout your birth, I will be at your side- actively breathing through contractions with you, helping you into conducive labor positions- or quietly in the background diffusing lavender oil, making your partner a snack, or preparing cold washcloths for your brow. My role shifts depending on you and your partner's needs in the moment. In our postpartum visit, in addition to practical support (How do you swaddle a baby again? Is this nursing latch right?) we will have the opportunity to talk through your birth story and glean from it the lessons and joys that led you into this new role as a parent.

The transition to parenthood is remarkable. I see the potential for transformation, healing, and love all along the way and help keep you grounded through it all.