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Doula Support

Birth Doulas

A doula can enhance the birthing experience by providing emotional support, evidence-based information, pain management techniques, and advocacy. Their presence can lead to reduced interventions and increased satisfaction with the birth process, benefiting both the birthing person and their partner. Additionally, our doulas extend their support into the postpartum period, contributing to a smooth transition into parenthood

Postpartum Doulas

A postpartum doula provides invaluable support to new parents during the challenging postpartum period. Their assistance with newborn care, breastfeeding guidance, emotional support, and household tasks allows parents to recover, bond with their baby, and navigate the early days of parenthood with confidence and reduced stress, ultimately promoting a smoother transition into family life.

If you are unable to cover the costs of a doula, please reach out about financial assistance options.  Click here to contact us for more information.

Level 1: Certified Doulas

Shannon Sims Berg
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

I bring a nurturing and calm presence to the birth environment through my experienced understanding of the many stages of pregnancy, labor/birth and postpartum. My intention is to support by providing touch, movement and knowledge while I advocate for the various decisions that may come up prenatally and throughout labor. I am passionate about guiding families into becoming parents and providing a beautiful space for babies to arrive into. Every birth I have witnessed is an honor to have been invited into. Being included in such a momentous and intimate event is a gift. 

I also love to assist in newborn care- daytime or overnight. Providing extra support for new families with breastfeeding, sleep, light meal prep and setting up space to bring a new baby into. I have many resources to share as we are fortunate to live in a place that provides many opportunities to learn and grow and connect with experienced professionals /parents in the community. 

My certified Birth Doula training was in 2003 through Childbirth Enhancement Foundation. I also am a DONA certified Postpartum Doula. I mentored a teen mom for Catholic Charities for 2 years prior to my training. I am certified in infant CPR and have extensive knowledge of using essential oils in labor into parenthood.

I am a Mom to a wonderful grown son who grew up in Santa Fe and now lives on a Southern NM farm while running a chile business. I also care for a few little people I met in my doula world along with other part-time work. Spending time in nature and traveling are other ways to create joy in my life.


Level 1 Rate: $1800 Contact Shannon~ Shannon@thebirthingtree.org

Shannon Sims Berg
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Level 2: Newly Certified Doulas

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Arianna Gucito
Certified Birth Doula

Hello Birthing families, I am a certified labor and postpartum doula trained through Labor and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). I have had the honor of offering labor and postpartum services for the last two years. Prior to my dedication to birth work, I worked as a private nanny for many families. I obtain a degree in early childhood, as my passion was working with children in preschool settings pre pandemic. My Love for children, babies, and families is forever blooming! I believe in furthering my education as a professional and extending my skills and offerings to my clients. Currently I am training to become a certified lactation consultant (CLC.) Other offerings and services I provide for clients include postpartum care - trained through Sacred Postpartum and overnight care. Baby wearing consultations, Beng Kung belly binding, Closing of the Bones Ceremonies, Placenta Ceremonies, and the use of aromatherapy. My intentions are to provide families with continuous support from early pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early childhood. I admire long lasting professional relationships with my clients. I have supported a wide variety of births from unmedicated hospital births, those who wish for an epidural, birth center births and twins. As your Doula, I am here to honor your birth as you see it. It is your experience and journey. I intend to provide you with information you need to make confident decisions for you, your family and little one. I believe that every birthing family is unique and deserve non-judgmental, compassionate, and individualized care and support prenatally, during labor, and through your postpartum window. I will provide you with physical and emotional support with an emphasis on honoring your body, mind, and spirit. I am looking forward to connecting and supporting you! Thank you.

 Level 2 rate: $1400 Contact Arianna: Arianna@thebirthingtree.org 

Arianna is currently unavailable 

Level 3: Certifying Mentored Doulas

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I’m Susan Lucero, a wife, a mother to two beautiful daughters and a teacher in the SFPS since 1992. I enjoy being outdoors sharing food and fun with family and friends. One unique thing I enjoy is riding a side by side. I am excited to work as a labor doula and postpartum doula. I support all parents, especially those with no other support, so that all families have a positive birth and postpartum experience with less fear and stress. I’m compassionate, kind, and speak from the heart and I’d be honored to support you in your journey. 

Contact Susan at Susan@thebirthingtree.org

Level 3 rate - $1100

Susan Lucero
Birth & Postpartum Doula

Postpartum Doulas

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I am a mother of two adult children and my career has been in family health from pregnancy to parenthood for over 20 years. I've also worked in pregnancy education and labor support but it's postpartum and infant feeding doula care that is my passion. My specialty is early feeding support and postpartum mental health. I'm a parenting and wellness coach and help parents thrive through their postpartum time. I can answer your questions, help create wellness, and nurture new parents as they learn to care for their baby. I'm available for consultation and overnight care so parents can sleep. I enjoy cooking and healthy meals. I first start with building trust and communication with my clients so I can better know how to support you. Book a consultation with me to see if we're a good fit. I want you to feel comfortable knowing you have experience, compassion, and wellness on your side as you navigate this precious and vulnerable time. Congratulations!

Contact Abby at Abby@thebirthingtree.org 

Abby Bordner
Certified Postpartum Doula & Lactation Educator, CAPPA
Doula Pricing

Pricing

Birth Doula Packages

Level 1: Certified Doula Services 3 Visits + Birth $1800

Level 2: Certified Doula Services 3 Visits & Birth, $1400

Level 3: Certifying Mentored Doula Services 3 Visits & Birth $1100

Free or Reduced Cost Doula: If you are unable to pay for a doula please reach out to discuss financial assistance options. Click here to contact us about financial assistance

Postpartum Doula Packages

Day time Postpartum Doula Care: Day time care is offered in 3-24 hour blocks at $40/hr. Doulas offer flexible scheduling with a minimum of 3 hrs of care at a time. *Twins or Siblings $45/hour.

Nighttime Postpartum Doula care: (8pm or later): Overnight care is offered at $45/hr with a minimum of 8hrs of care at a time. *Twins/Siblings $50/hr

Payment Plans

The Birthing Tree offers a payment plan option for birth Doula services. We require a $200 upfront deposit when you book your doula, and complete payment by 37 weeks. You are welcome to break the payments up to meet your needs, as long as full payment is made by 37 weeks.

The initial deposit can be made via mail, or online through the drop down payment link above. Please note that the $200 deposit is non refundable. To do this, select ‘Make a Deposit for Your Doula Services’ in the drop down menu. Please be sure to specify the Doula you are working with in the ‘notes’ section of the payment.
The remaining payments may be made through Paypal by sending it to martha@thebirthingtree.com, we can invoice you through Paypal.

Please contact us directly if you need further assistance info@thebirthingtree.com or 505.552.2454

Pay It Forward

We believe every birthing person should have access to doula support however working as a doula is a huge commitment of time, training and care and also deserves compensation. If you are able, please consider donating full or part of the cost of a doula so that all in our community have access to this care. Every dollar donated goes towards proving a reduced cost or free doula to a family who needs it most. 

Cost of a doula - $1100
Cost of childbirth classes - $250
Cost of Postpartum Support - $500

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Please note: We have moved a few doors down. Our new location is 4001 Office Court Dr. Suite 703, Santa Fe, NM 

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