Birth & Postpartum dOULA sUPPORT
serving families in san francisco,CA with Calm, evidence-informed care for pregnancy, birth, Feeding and the early days of parenthood
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Little Sprout Doula
Little Sprout Doula
ABOUT ME
I began my doula journey volunteering with the Birth Doula Program at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and later participated in the Sutter Health Birth Doula Pilot Program here in San Francisco. During that time, I worked closely with the CPMC care team, where I gained a deeper appreciation for collaborative care and the importance of evidence-based support during birth. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families across a wide range of birth experiences in San Francisco hospitals.
To further deepen my support for infant feeding, I completed the Lactation Educator Counselor program through UC San Diego. I’ve also supported families during the postpartum period, offering guidance with newborn care, infant feeding, and the early transition into parenthood.
My approach is centered around evidence-informed care and deep respect for each family’s unique experience. I believe parents deserve to feel informed, supported, and confident as they make decisions that feel right for their family. Supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood is work I feel deeply honored to do, and want to walk down this path with you.
I began my doula journey volunteering with the Birth Doula Program at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and later participated in the Sutter Health Birth Doula Pilot Program here in San Francisco. During that time, I worked closely with the CPMC care team, where I gained a deeper appreciation for collaborative care and the importance of evidence-based support during birth. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families across a wide range of birth experiences in San Francisco hospitals.
To further deepen my support for infant feeding, I completed the Lactation Educator Counselor program through UC San Diego. I’ve also supported families during the postpartum period, offering guidance with newborn care, infant feeding, and the early transition into parenthood.
My approach is centered around evidence-informed care and deep respect for each family’s unique experience. I believe parents deserve to feel informed, supported, and confident as they make decisions that feel right for their family. Supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood is work I feel deeply honored to do, and want to walk down this path with you.
Its not Just work, its a calling
Its not Just work, its a calling
ello, I’m Sabrina, a birth and postpartum doula based in San Francisco. My path into this work began in early childhood education and, over time, naturally sprouted into a calling to support families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I’m especially passionate about helping parents feel informed, grounded, and supported as they grow into parenthood.
ello, I’m Sabrina, a birth and postpartum doula based in San Francisco. My path into this work began in early childhood education and, over time, naturally sprouted into a calling to support families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I’m especially passionate about helping parents feel informed, grounded, and supported as they grow into parenthood.
- CPR Certified — American Red Cross
- Professionally Insured
- Clear Background Check
- Immunizations Up to Date
- NPI & EIN
- Carrot Fertility — Approved In-Network Doula
- Medical — Approved In-Network Doula
- Orka Health — Approved in-network doula for clients exploring eligible insurance billing and reimbursement options.
- Kaiser — Not currently in-network; Kaiser doula benefits are not accepted at this time.
- Certified Birth Doula — Natural Resources
- Certified Postpartum Doula — ProDoula
- Lactation Education Counselor — UC San Diego
- Evidence Based Birth® Educator Course
- Body Ready Method Course
- Spinning Babies Workshop
Clinical Programs & Professional Experience
- Practicing doula work since 2022
- Birth Doula — Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Birth Doula Program
- Birth Doula — Sutter Health Equity & Diversity Birth Doula Program
- Lead Postnatal Care Specialist — The Village Postnatal Retreat Cente
- Certified Birth Doula — Natural Resources
- Certified Postpartum Doula — ProDoula
- Lactation Education Counselor — UC San Diego
- Evidence Based Birth® Educator Course
- Body Ready Method Course
- Spinning Babies Workshop
- Birth Doula — Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Birth Doula Program
- Birth Doula — Sutter Health Equity & Diversity Birth Doula Program
- Lead Postnatal Care Specialist — The Village Postnatal Retreat
- Practicing doula work since 2022
- CPR Certified — American Red Cross
- Professionally Insured
- Clear Background Check
- Immunizations Up to Date
- Carrot Fertility — Approved In-Network Doula
- Medical — Approved In-Network Doula
- Orka Health — Approved in-network doula for clients exploring eligible insurance billing and reimbursement options.
- Kaiser — Not currently in-network; Kaiser doula benefits are not accepted at this time.
2 PRENATAL VISITS
ON-CALL BIRTH SUPPORT LACTATION VISIT POSTPARTUM VISIT
Ongoing phone + text support throughout pregnancy and the early postpartum period
- Partner guidance and reassurance
- TENS unit + labor comfort kit available to borrow
- Optional in-home visit within 24–48 hours
- Feeding assessment and early breastfeeding support
- Latch and positioning guidance
- Pumping and flange-fit support, as needed
- In-home visit approximately one week after discharge
- Recovery check-in
- Feeding questions and support
- Newborn care guidance
- Space to troubleshoot what has come up since coming home
- Optional in-home visit within 24–48 hours
- Feeding assessment and early breastfeeding support
- Latch and positioning guidance
- Pumping and flange-fit support, as needed
- In-home visit approximately one week after discharge
- Recovery check-in
- Feeding questions and support
- Newborn care guidance
- Space to troubleshoot what has come up since coming home
- Two personalized prenatal visits
- Birth preferences & evidence-based options
- Hospital procedures and common interventions
- Early labor preparation, positioning & comfort techniques
- Partner preparation and hands-on practice
- Breastfeeding, pumping, flange sizing & bottle basics
- Private client resource portal
- On call from 3 weeks before your due date through 1 weeks after
- Phone and text guidance during early labor
- Support deciding when it may be time for me to join you
- Continuous in-person support once we come together
- Positioning, movement & coping techniques
- Two personalized prenatal visits
- Birth preferences & evidence-based options
- Hospital procedures and common interventions
- Early labor preparation, positioning & comfort techniques
- Partner preparation and hands-on practice
- Breastfeeding, pumping, flange sizing & bottle basics
- Private client resource portal
02 — LABOR & BIRTH
- On call from 3 weeks before your due date through 1 weeks after
- Phone and text guidance during early labor
- Support deciding when it may be time for me to join you
- Continuous in-person support once we come together
- Positioning, movement & coping techniques
- Partner guidance and reassurance
- TENS unit + labor comfort kit available to borrow
**Comprehensive support through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period .-$3,500.00**
2 Prenatal Visits • On-Call Birth Support • Lactation Visit • Postpartum Visit
**Comprehensive support through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period -$3,500.00**
Birth Doula Support Package
Birth Doula Support
While my work is mostly centered around birth support, I occasionally offer postpartum care when my schedule allows. At this time, I’m able to support families located in San Francisco. You’re always welcome to reach out and share the dates you’re hoping for support so we can see if availability aligns.
- Minimum commitment: 40 hours total
- Typically scheduled over 2–4 weeks
- 4 hour shift minimum
Night Support
Night support allows parents to get much-needed rest while their baby is cared for in a calm and nurturing environment. I support nighttime feedings and help create a peaceful overnight rhythm for your family.
- Establishing a gentle nighttime routine
- Supporting healthy sleep habits
- Breast or bottle feeding assistance as needed
- Preparing and organizing pumping supplies
- Helping parents get restorative sleep
Scheduling
- $75 per hour
- Minimum commitment: 20 overnight shifts
- Typically scheduled over 4–6 weeks
- 8 hour shift minimum
Night support allows parents to get much-needed rest while their baby is cared for in a calm and nurturing environment. I support nighttime feedings and help create a peaceful overnight rhythm for your family.
- Establishing a gentle nighttime routine
- Supporting healthy sleep habits
- Breast or bottle feeding assistance as needed
- Preparing and organizing pumping supplies
- Helping parents get restorative sleep
Pricing & Scheduling
- $75 per hour
- Minimum commitment: 20 overnight shifts
- Typically scheduled over 4–6 weeks
- 8 hour shift minimum
During the day, I offer gentle, practical support as your family adjusts to life with your newborn. My role is to help you feel supported while also giving you the space to learn your baby and settle into your own rhythm.
Newborn care guidance and education
Breastfeeding or bottle feeding support
Support navigating feeding challenges
Bathing and swaddling guidance
Light household support related to baby care
Personalized guidance based on your family’s needs
Scheduling
- $70 per hour
During the day, I offer gentle, practical support as your family adjusts to life with your newborn. My role is to help you feel supported while also giving you the space to learn your baby and settle into your own rhythm.
- Newborn care guidance and education
- Breastfeeding or bottle feeding support
- Support navigating feeding challenges
- Bathing and swaddling guidance
- Light household support related to baby care
- Personalized guidance based on your family’s needs
• $70 per hour
• Minimum commitment: 40 hours total
• Typically scheduled over 2–4 weeks
• 4 hour shift minimum
**Support is personalized based on your family’s needs, timing, and my current availability. Please reach out to learn more.- $70.00 - 75.00 an hour**
**Support is personalized based on your family’s needs, timing, and my current availability. Please reach out to learn more. - $70.00-75.00 an hour**
Postpartum Package
Postpartum Support
Feeding a newborn is something many families learn together over time. Whether you're preparing ahead of baby’s arrival or navigating questions once your little one is here, I’m here to offer calm guidance and reassurance along the way.
As a Lactation Educator, I provide supportive, evidence-informed education to help families feel more confident as they learn their baby’s feeding rhythm. When more complex challenges arise, I’m always happy to help guide families toward additional care from an IBCLC if needed.
Pumping Transition Visit
A 90-minute in-home visit designed to help families feel more confident using their pump and establishing a sustainable feeding routine during the postpartum period.
Starting at $250
Feeding Support Packages
More comprehensive postpartum feeding support packages are available for families wanting continued guidance during the early postpartum weeks. Packages may include multiple in-home visits, ongoing text support, pumping education, and personalized postpartum feeding support.
Custom pricing based on level of support needed.
All lactation education and feeding support services are educational in nature and are not a replacement for medical care or IBCLC services.
Feeding a newborn is something many families learn together over time. Whether you're preparing ahead of baby’s arrival or navigating questions once your little one is here, I’m here to offer calm guidance and reassurance along the way.
As a Lactation Educator, I provide supportive, evidence-informed education to help families feel more confident as they learn their baby’s feeding rhythm. When more complex challenges arise, I’m always happy to help guide families toward additional care from an IBCLC if needed.
Support includes:
- Education on lactation and infant feeding (breast, chest, or bottle)
- Insight on normal newborn feeding patterns and hunger cues
- Emotional reassurance and practical strategies for confident feeding
- Guidance on proper latch, positioning, and comfort techniques
- Support in establishing and maintaining milk supply
- Pumping education, including how to use, clean, and store breast milk
- Flange sizing
- Pump Rental
- Guidance on when to seek further care from an IBCLC for complex feeding challenges
**Support is personalized based on your family’s needs, timing, and my current availability. Please reach out to learn more.- $200.00-400.00**
**Support is personalized based on your family’s needs, timing, and my current availability. Please reach out to learn more. - $200.00-400.00 **
Lactation Services
Lactation Services
- Shorter labors
- Lower rates of inductions and C-sections
- Reduced need for epidurals or pain medication
- Lower rates of instrumental delivery (forceps/vacuum)
- Increased confidence and feelings of safety during labor
- Higher satisfaction with the overall birth experience
- Better breastfeeding outcomes and smoother postpartum adjustment
- A doula doesn’t replace your medical team — we complement them.
My role is to help you feel informed, calm, and supported so you can make decisions that align with your goals and values.
Research consistently shows that continuous support from a doula can positively influence birth outcomes. Families who work with a doula often experience:
- Shorter labors
- Lower rates of inductions and C-sections
- Reduced need for epidurals or pain medication
- Lower rates of instrumental delivery (forceps/vacuum)
- Increased confidence and feelings of safety during labor
- Higher satisfaction with the overall birth experience
- Better breastfeeding outcomes and smoother postpartum adjustment
Research consistently shows that continuous support from a doula can positively influence birth outcomes. Families who work with a doula often experience:
hat is a Doula?
A doula is a trained professional who offers continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Unlike medical providers, a doula’s role is not clinical — it’s relational. My focus is on helping you feel informed, supported, confident, and cared for at every step. I’m here to hold space, guide your partner, encourage your instincts, and help create a birthing environment that feels safe and grounded.
Doula Inquiries
Doula Inquiries
Sabrina is an amazing doula - I cannot recommend her enough! She is highly knowledge, caring, and a great advocate for you during birth. Sabrina is highly attentive to your needs and will definitely adjust and adapt to what you and your family needs.
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful to Sabrina for her help and dedication throughout this journey! From pre-labor to the long labor hours to post-labor, she's been so present and in our corner. Sabrina made this experience so much more relaxed and I look forward to our next pregnancy with her.
Sabrina is an amazing doula - I cannot recommend her enough! She is highly knowledge, caring, and a great advocate for you during birth. Sabrina is highly attentive to your needs and will definitely adjust and adapt to what you and your family needs.
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so thankful to Sabrina for her help and dedication throughout this journey! From pre-labor to the long labor hours to post-labor, she's been so present and in our corner. Sabrina made this experience so much more relaxed and I look forward to our next pregnancy with her.
-Winnie
"I cannot recommend her enough!"
-Winnie
Sabrina is an incredible doula! From the first moment, we met her, her passion, knowledge, and organization shined through. She has a wonderful way of teaching and coaching that is engaging, caring, and gentle during and otherwise chaotic time in one’s life.
I appreciate that she was there just as much for my partner as she was for me, the birthing person. Even though we only want one child, if we were to ever change our mind, she would be the doula for us!
Sabrina is an incredible doula! From the first moment, we met her, her passion, knowledge, and organization shined through. She has a wonderful way of teaching and coaching that is engaging, caring, and gentle during and otherwise chaotic time in one’s life.
I appreciate that she was there just as much for my partner as she was for me, the birthing person. Even though we only want one child, if we were to ever change our mind, she would be the doula for us!
- cELINA
- cELINA
Sabrina was fantastic and far surpassed my expectations. of what a doula does. My transition labor came on fast and intense and she was a lifeline to help manage the changes. She was the calm presence that I needed and her techniques to physically and mentally help me were extremely helpful.
She was able to help my husband and mom as well. Delivery was chaotic since so many people are in the hospital room but at one point I distinctly remember tuning everyone out except my OB and Sabrina- my baby was delivered 3 pushes later.
Sabrina was fantastic and far surpassed my expectations. of what a doula does. My transition labor came on fast and intense and she was a lifeline to help manage the changes.
She was the calm presence that I needed and her techniques to physically and mentally help me were extremely helpful.
She was able to help my husband and mom as well. Delivery was chaotic since so many people are in the hospital room but at one point I distinctly remember tuning everyone out except my OB and Sabrina. my baby was delivered 3 pushes later.
- HEENA G.
Sabrina made me feel completely supported during my labor. She jumped into action from the moment she arrived and made my labor experience so much more positive.
Both my husband and I agree that we don't know how we would have done it without her!
Sabrina made me feel completely supported during my labor. She jumped into action from the moment she arrived and made my labor experience so much more positive.
Both my husband and I agree that we don't know how we would have done it without her!
-MADELEINE F.
"Sabrina made me feel completely supported"
Having Sabrina on our team was one of the best decisions we made as we navigated our first pregnancy. She has a wealth of knowledge on prenatal care and I really appreciated all the exercises she shared to help with pregnancy discomfort as well as getting my body ready for birth.
Sabrina also took the time to explain how to use my breast pump so I could feel more confident. And her presence was instrumental once I started contractions and we got to the hospital. She was able to help us understand our options and what the medical team was presenting. Moreover, she was a calming presence during the craziness of giving birth. I could not recommend her enough.
Having Sabrina on our team was one of the best decisions we made as we navigated our first pregnancy. She has a wealth of knowledge on prenatal care and I really appreciated all the exercises she shared to help with pregnancy discomfort as well as getting my body ready for birth.
Sabrina also took the time to explain how to use my breast pump so I could feel more confident. And her presence was instrumental once I started contractions and we got to the hospital. She was able to help us understand our options and what the medical team was presenting. Moreover, she was a calming presence during the craziness of giving birth. I could not recommend her enough.
-Sana A.
Sabrina was one of the best decisions we made as first-time parents. Well before labor, she was always quick to respond and gave us clear, reassuring guidance that helped both my wife and me feel prepared and at ease heading into delivery. From breathing techniques to knowing what to expect at each stage, she made the whole process feel manageable. When contractions started, she helped us figure out exactly when to head to the hospital, which alone took so much stress off our shoulders.
During labor, her calm and reassuring presence was irreplaceable. She helped my wife manage contractions, guided us through decisions without panic, and kept the whole room grounded. So grateful we had her by our side for one of the most meaningful and intense experiences of our lives. Cannot recommend her enough.
Sabrina was one of the best decisions we made as first-time parents. Well before labor, she was always quick to respond and gave us clear, reassuring guidance that helped both my wife and me feel prepared and at ease heading into delivery. From breathing techniques to knowing what to expect at each stage, she made the whole process feel manageable. When contractions started, she helped us figure out exactly when to head to the hospital, which alone took so much stress off our shoulders.
During labor, her calm and reassuring presence was irreplaceable. She helped my wife manage contractions, guided us through decisions without panic, and kept the whole room grounded. So grateful we had her by our side for one of the most meaningful and intense experiences of our lives. Cannot recommend her enough.
-Ken U.
When it came time to push, she guided my husband and family on how to support me and communicated with the medical team about what I needed. I had the most positive birth experience and delivered vaginally without any major tears, and I genuinely believe a lot of that is thanks to Sabrina.
I went into birth nervous about the pain and the unknown, and came out of it feeling genuinely empowered, and that's thanks to Sabrina. She turned what could have been a scary, overwhelming experience into one of the most magical experiences of my life. I can't recommend her enough!
Sabrina was the best investment we made for our birth experience. She's warm, knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and genuinely made me feel in control of my own birth, even when things got intense. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, just do it. And if you're looking for one, you want Sabrina.
We had two prenatal sessions, and she taught me more than the three-part birth class we took. She walked us through what birth would actually look like, helped me figure out my preferences, and showed my husband pain management techniques so he could feel prepared too. Leading up to delivery, she was always just a text away to help me think through symptoms and options, and that alone gave me so much peace of mind.
Once contractions kicked in, her pain relief techniques felt like magic. I felt immediate relief and was actually able to rest between contractions. I ended up having a pretty long labor, so having her help gauge when to head to the hospital was huge. By the time my water broke, I wasn't in a headspace to advocate for myself at all. Sabrina stepped in seamlessly -- getting a wheelchair, communicating my symptoms to the nurses, helping me get the epidural right away -- all while I was just trying to get through each contraction. The nurses and midwives clearly trusted her, which made me feel even more at ease.
Sabrina was the best investment we made for our birth experience. She's warm, knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and genuinely made me feel in control of my own birth, even when things got intense. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, just do it. And if you're looking for one, you want Sabrina.
We had two prenatal sessions, and she taught me more than the three-part birth class we took. She walked us through what birth would actually look like, helped me figure out my preferences, and showed my husband pain management techniques so he could feel prepared too. Leading up to delivery, she was always just a text away to help me think through symptoms and options, and that alone gave me so much peace of mind.
Once contractions kicked in, her pain relief techniques felt like magic. I felt immediate relief and was actually able to rest between contractions. I ended up having a pretty long labor, so having her help gauge when to head to the hospital was huge.
-Yuri J.
When it came time to push, she guided my husband and family on how to support me and communicated with the medical team about what I needed. I had the most positive birth experience and delivered vaginally without any major tears, and I genuinely believe a lot of that is thanks to Sabrina.
I went into birth nervous about the pain and the unknown, and came out of it feeling genuinely empowered, and that's thanks to Sabrina. She turned what could have been a scary, overwhelming experience into one of the most magical experiences of my life. I can't recommend her enough!
Sabrina was the best investment we made for our birth experience. She's warm, knowledgeable, non-judgmental, and genuinely made me feel in control of my own birth, even when things got intense. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, just do it. And if you're looking for one, you want Sabrina.
We had two prenatal sessions, and she taught me more than the three-part birth class we took. She walked us through what birth would actually look like, helped me figure out my preferences, and showed my husband pain management techniques so he could feel prepared too. Leading up to delivery, she was always just a text away to help me think through symptoms and options, and that alone gave me so much peace of mind.
Once contractions kicked in, her pain relief techniques felt like magic. I felt immediate relief and was actually able to rest between contractions. I ended up having a pretty long labor, so having her help gauge when to head to the hospital was huge. By the time my water broke, I wasn't in a headspace to advocate for myself at all. Sabrina stepped in seamlessly -- getting a wheelchair, communicating my symptoms to the nurses, helping me get the epidural right away -- all while I was just trying to get through each contraction. The nurses and midwives clearly trusted her, which made me feel even more at ease.
By the time my water broke, I wasn't in a headspace to advocate for myself at all. Sabrina stepped in seamlessly -- getting a wheelchair, communicating my symptoms to the nurses, helping me get the epidural right away -- all while I was just trying to get through each contraction. The nurses and midwives clearly trusted her, which made me feel even more at ease.
When it came time to push, she guided my husband and family on how to support me and communicated with the medical team about what I needed. I had the most positive birth experience and delivered vaginally without any major tears, and I genuinely believe a lot of that is thanks to Sabrina.
I went into birth nervous about the pain and the unknown, and came out of it feeling genuinely empowered, and that's thanks to Sabrina. She turned what could have been a scary, overwhelming experience into one of the most magical experiences of my life. I can't recommend her enough!
-Yuri J.
Sabrina is a star. She took just thoughtful, empathetic care of our little one and we still appreciate it immensely. She was also a helpful resource and emotional support during some breastfeeding troubles. Our guy was also born a few weeks early underweight, and we trusted Sabrina fully to give him the care he needed. We are forever grateful, and you can be too! Book Sabrina!
Sabrina is a star. She took just thoughtful, empathetic care of our little one and we still appreciate it immensely. She was also a helpful resource and emotional support during some breastfeeding troubles. Our guy was also born a few weeks early underweight, and we trusted Sabrina fully to give him the care he needed. We are forever grateful, and you can be too! Book Sabrina!