Compassionate Doula Care in Tehachapi, CA

The Doulove Way

About Your Doula

Hello! My name is Alissa and I am from Tehachapi, California. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from UC Davis in 2012. Most people who know me will attest to the fact that I am an avid learner, science geek, and birth nerd who loves all things anatomy and physiology-related.

My journey into birth work began after the birth of my son. My labor wasn’t easy or pain-free. It was loud, raw, very intense, but all mine. I howled my baby boy into this world on my terms. My experience ignited a calling and belief that birth is a transcendent event that should not be feared, but welcomed. Women need to feel safe, authentic, and free to birth the way their bodies tell them to. In 2022, I decided to receive doula training at the prestigious Simkin Center at Bastyr University so that I may begin supporting women during their childbirth journies. Since then, I have been committed to guiding women through their own unique birth experiences.

As a certified doula, Body Ready Method® Pro, and Body Ready Birth® Teacher, I am passionate about supporting women in achieving empowering births. My mission is to support them in moving through labor with intention, helping them enter a flow state where they feel strong, confident, and deeply in tune with their body. By placing importance on each woman's unique needs and fostering a relationship grounded in trust, I encourage mothers to advocate for the births they envision. Trusting "The Doulove Way" means entrusting oneself to a doula who is dedicated to making your childbirth experience as positive, informed, and supported as possible.

Certifications


Basic Life Support—November 2023
Neonatal Resuscitation Program—November 2023
Body Ready Method® Pro—March 2024
Body Ready Birth® Instructor—January 2025
Birth Doula, DONA International—February 2025

Childbirth Support Packages

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Nurtured Soul

This package offers doula support and body readiness at a more cost-effective price. It is designed to provide essential emotional care and physiological guidance for expecting parents who seek a more calm and fulfilling birth experience.

$1800

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Birth Preferences Planning

1 Birth Doula, Daytime Visit (Virtual)

1 Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Session

18 hrs. Labor & Birth Support

1 Postpartum Doula, Daytime Visit

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Sacred Flow

This package will help you positively connect with your body’s innate rhythms and intuition. It includes tailored support and education, which gives you and your partner the confidence to navigate pregnancy and birth. Ideal for those who want to feel grounded and secure so they may easily enter their labor flow state when labor begins.

$2000

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Access to The Doulove Way's Library

Birth Preferences Planning

2 Birth Doula, Daytime Visits

2 Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Sessions

18 hrs. Labor & Birth Support

1 Postpartum Doula, Daytime Visit

Empowered Voice

Building upon Sacred Flow, this package is designed to help you and your partner feel confident and empowered. We create space and practice communication, self-advocacy, and learn to trust the birther's inner strength while also providing more doula support after birth. Perfect for those who want to increase their body's readiness for birth, become more knowledgeable about the birthing body's capabilities, and be well supported after childbirth.

$2400

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Access to The Doulove Way's Library

Birth Preferences Planning

2 Birth Doula, Daytime Visits

3 Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Sessions

18 hrs. Labor & Birth Support

1 Postpartum Doula, Daytime Visit

1 Postpartum Doula, Nighttime Visit

Rooted Love

This package focuses on body readiness and increasing your emotional strength for labor, while also offering extensive postpartum doula support. Together, we’ll build a communicative birth team rooted in deep connections, you will be nurtured during your postpartum recovery, and I will capture some heart-felt moments along the way.

$3000

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Access to The Doulove Way's Library

Birth Preferences Planning

2 Birth Doula, Daytime Visits

3 Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Sessions

18 hrs. Labor & Birth Support

2 Postpartum Doula, Daytime Visit

2 Postpartum Doula, Nighttime Visit

1 hr. Maternity & Family Photoshoot

Postpartum Support Packages

Gentle Start

$800

/20 hrs.

Daytime postpartum support to aid in your recovery and adjustment after childbirth. Each visit will be 2-5 hours long.

Virtual Consultation

Housekeeping

Grocery Shopping/Pickup

At-Home Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Daytime Newborn Care

Sibling Care

Rest & Renew

$1200

/24 hrs.

Overnight postpartum support to aid in your recovery and adjustment after childbirth. Each visit will be 6-8 hours long.

Virtual Consultation

Light Housekeeping

Breakfast Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Overnight Newborn Care

Mind, Body, & Spirit

$1980

/42 hrs.

A mixture of daytime (12 hours) and overnight postpartum support (30 hrs) to aid in your recovery and adjustment after childbirth. Each visit will be 2-4 hours long and 6-8 hours long, respectively.

Virtual Consultation

Housekeeping

Grocery Shopping/Pickup

At-Home Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Daytime/Overnight Newborn Care

Daytime Sibling Care

Hourly Add-on Postpartum Support Rates

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Postpartum Doula Support (Day)

$50

/hour

Personalized daytime postpartum care to aid in your recovery and adjustment after childbirth. 2-hour minimum/5-hour maximum.

Virtual Consultation

Housekeeping

Grocery Shopping/Pickup

At-Home Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Daytime Newborn Care

Sibling Care

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Postpartum Doula Support (Night)

$60

/hour

Personalized overnight postpartum care to aid in your sleep and postpartum well-being. 6-hour minimum/8-hour maximum.

Virtual Consultation

Light Housekeeping

Breakfast Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Overnight Newborn Care

Birth Work Extras

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Certified BRM® Pro Bodywork

$200

/3 hour session (2 hour assessment + 1 hour check-in)

Body Ready Method® is based on 5 pillars: 1) Upper Body Mobility, 2) Core, 3) Pelvis, 4) Pelvic Floor, and 5) Movement Patterns. Incorporating these pillars into your movement during pregnancy can help you minimize pregnancy aches and pains, have a more efficient birth, minimize unnecessary abdominal separation and pelvic floor dysfunction, optimize pelvic floor responsiveness, and optimize your postpartum recovery. As a certified Body Ready Method® Pro, I have a deep understanding of how to help you prepare for your desired birth and postpartum recovery.

In-person BRM Assessment

Antepartum/Postpartum Exercise Plan

Virtual Check-In

Body Ready Birth® In-person Course

$400

/ couple

Students will learn the following: 1. How to open your pelvis, and practice moving and controlling your pelvis in all 3 levels to adapt to baby's position. 2. Create muscle-brain connections: Train your brain to recall exactly how to open your pelvis on-demand, even under the stress of labor. 3. Get your partner ready: Teach your partner hands-on techniques and the science behind pelvic opening so they can support you during labor. 4. Prevent common birth injuries: Learn how to keep the bottom of your pelvis open during pushing to reduce the risk of tearing, pelvic floor injury, and incontinence. ** Couples will receive an online packet where they will be able to access course lessons. **

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Maternity & Family Portraits

$300

/1 hour session

Capture the beauty of your pregnancy with a maternity photoshoot. Maternity sessions last up to 1 hour at a location in Kern County. If you have a partner or other children, they are more than welcome to join in on the session too. Pregnancy is an important milestone to capture with the ones you love! For mom-to-be, the best time to schedule your maternity session is around 30-34 weeks so that you can show off your beautiful, round belly without feeling too uncomfortable. However, if you carry small or gain little weight, I recommend that you wait until 36 weeks.

1 hr. Virtual Styling Consultation

1 hr. Session at Location

15-25 Edited Digital Images

Client Testimonials

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"Alissa was such an amazing support to have throughout my first pregnancy. I had a lot of anxiety originally when it came to pregnancy and childbirth and she held my hand along the way and played a huge role in making my pregnancy and labor such a breeze."

Chloe

"I believe my husband and I wouldn't have had such a positive birth experience without Alissa there. She helped guide me through different positions to labor in, reminded me to go to the bathroom, provided extra comfort methods, snacks and guidance for my husband. I would fully recommend Alissa to a friend or family member as their doula."

Sarah

"Overall, my husband and I could not have asked for a better doula before, during and after the delivery of my son. She goes above and beyond for her clients, and it's clear she really cares for them. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in getting a doula for their birth!"

Maria

"Alissa had such a warm and caring approach, she knew exactly how to give me the attention and care I needed while keeping me comfortable and never overstepping boundaries. . . She was even there for me when I just needed someone to talk to that understood what I was going through as a first time mom. I am truly grateful for her services and I would highly recommend her for birth or postpartum care."

Nicole

"Alissa was so present throughout my whole pregnancy, especially towards the end when I really needed it. She answered so many of my first time mom questions, she gave me so many resources, research, data, techniques, info you name it to educate me and my husband. When I was too burnt out to do my birth plan she finished it for me . . . I was so lucky to have her as my doula and as long as the circumstances align next time she'll be at my next birth and all the ones to come."

Mikaela

"I was on my second surrogacy journey and decided to look into hiring a doula for additional support when I was introduced to Alissa . . . She went above and beyond to help me physically and emotionally and I couldn't be more thankful to have had her apart of our journey. She was truly so amazing and I will definitely be recommending her to other expecting families."

Britany

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