Doula Services - Birth Education - Bay Area
I am offering in person and virtual support during the Shelter in place ordinance. All interviews, classes, prenatal and postpartum sessions are available via video and phone as well as in person (outdoors, masks, distancing). Please reach out to get as much support and information as it is possible to get while sheltering in place.
Spinning Babies Parent Classes are now available
in a guided online class format. Private in person classes available!
Click here to learn more!
Spinning Babies Parent Classes are now available
in a guided online class format. Private in person classes available!
Click here to learn more!
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!
Rebozo Instruction
Labor comfort techniques using a long scarf called a rebozo. Relaxation, support, comfort, strength provided by your partner and doula
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
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.