Ilka Fanni - Spirals of Life
415 948 8056
  • Doula Services
  • Spinning Babies
  • Other Services
    • Breech consultation
    • Rebozo skills for Parents
    • Childbirth Education
    • Placenta Encapsulation
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Doula Services - Birth Education - Bay Area


I am a student midwife actively apprenticing. As a doula, I will be taking few clients this year and I will prioritize home birth clients and repeat clients.
For hospital birth clients, I will be available for prenatal preparation, Childbirth and Spinning Babies Classes, breech consults, placenta encapsulation and postpartum support.

If you are interested in a home birth, check out our practice: https://www.ritualmidwifery.com/
Learn more about my Spinning Babies Parent Classes!
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Birth Doula Services
Providing you with information, education, support, comfort and reassurance through pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum

Spinning Babies Parent Classes

The goal of Spinning Babies is to create conditions where baby can find the optimal positions for labor, making birth easier, less painful and even pleasurable!

Placenta Medicine
Nourishing the mother, celebrating the tree of life
Placenta Encapsulation, Tincture, Essence, Print,
​Placenta Art and more!

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Rebozo Instruction

Labor comfort techniques using a long scarf called a rebozo. Relaxation, support, comfort, strength provided by your partner and doula
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Embodied Labor Preparation and
Childbirth Education classes

· Develop a deep relationship and trust with
  your own body

· Understand the natural physiological process
  of birth and how to best support it
· The benefits of Optimal Fetal Positioning in
  pregnancy and labor
· Rebozo techniques for an easier and more
  pleasurable pregnancy and birth
· Connect to your partner in unique ways and
  strengthen your bond as you grow your family
· Understand your newborn baby’s abilities and
  development, breastfeeding and all the changes
· Mindful parenting and partnering from the get go
· Practical knowledge for newborn care, baby wearing, diapering and soothing


Rebozo and Somatic Awareness
Workshops for Birth Professionals

This class is designed for birth professionals- Doulas, Midwives, Nurses, Doctors, Lactation professionals and anyone who works with women, babies and their families.

Buy a Rebozo!
Colorful, soft, strong Rebozos for birth support, baby wearing or garment

Click here to buy a Rebozo!
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You have questions? Contact me!


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ilkafanni@gmail.com        415-948-8056        ilkafanni.com
I serve the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Marin, San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato, Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, Albany, Pinole, Hercules, Vallejo, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Hayward areas in California. I travel further for an extra fee.
Read my Yelp reviews here
"Words cannot express how grateful I am for all your support throughout this experience. You were a huge help to me during my birth and I am truly touched by your warmth and kindness. You really went above and beyond to make this a very special and memorable time for me. You are a remarkable doula with a  huge heart and beautiful spirit. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! You are a beautiful lady, I am blessed to have met you!"
“Ilka is one of the most caring, compassionate people I have met in my life. She was a great support throughout my pregnancy, offering to share her knowledge and resources..."