Compassionate Doula Care in Tehachapi, CA

The Doulove Way

About Your Doula

Hello! I'm Alissa, a passionate birth worker from the mountain town of Tehachapi, California. My journey into birth work began with the birth of my son. My labor was anything but easy. It was loud, raw, intense, and entirely mine. I howled my baby into the world on my terms, and that powerful experience awakened something in me. It affirmed what I now know to be true: birth is a profound, transformative event; not something to fear, but something to embrace.

As a DONA-certified birth doula, Body Ready Method® Pro, and Body Ready Birth® Teacher, I’m passionate about helping women achieve powerful, embodied births. I guide clients through labor with intention, supporting them in reaching a flow state where they feel strong, confident, and connected to their bodies. My approach—what I call The Doulove Way—focuses on preparing the body through functional movement and alignment, supporting women in embracing the intensity and beauty of birth, knowing that when the body is supported, the mind follows. When you choose The Doulove Way, you're choosing a doula who is fully present, deeply informed, and wholeheartedly dedicated to making your birth experience as empowering, supported, and positive as possible.

Certifications


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

Childbirth Support Packages

Baby Day~Water Birth Pregnant Black Woman

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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.

$2578

Cash Pay Clients Only

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Access to The Doulove Way's Library

Birth Preferences Planning

3 Antepartum, Daytime Visits (2 Hours/Visit)

Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Support

Access to Body Ready Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Exercise Programs

10 hrs. In-Person, Labor & Birth Support

Backup Doula Option

Postpartum Meal Prep

1 Extended Postpartum, Daytime Visit (3 Hours/Visit)

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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.

$3,153 - $4,612

Completely Covered by Medi-Cal Insurance

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Access to The Doulove Way's Library

Birth Preferences Planning

9 Antepartum, Daytime Visits (1st Visit: 1 1/2 Hours, Subsequent Visits: 1-2 Hours/Visit)

Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Support

10 hrs. In-Person, Labor & Birth Support

Backup Doula Option

Postpartum Meal Prep

2 Extended Postpartum, Daytime Visits (3 Hours/Visit)

Up to 9 Additional Postpartum Visits (Licensed Provider Recommedation Form Required)

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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.

$3,328

Cash Pay Clients Only

Virtual Consultation

Unlimited, 24/7 Phone & Email Support

Access to The Doulove Way's Library

Birth Preferences Planning

9 Antepartum, Daytime Visits (2 Hours/Visit)

Certified Body Ready Method® Pro Support

Access to Body Ready Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Exercise Programs

10 hrs. In-Person, Labor & Birth Support

Backup Doula Option

Postpartum Meal Prep

2 Extended Postpartum, Daytime Visits (3 Hours/Visit)

Postpartum Support Packages

Gentle Start

$800

/ 20 hrs. (Cash Pay Clients Only)

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. (Cash Pay Clients Only)

Overnight postpartum support to aid in your recovery and adjustment after childbirth. Each visit will be 6-8 hours long. Overnight support is reserved for Tehachapi residents, only.

Virtual Consultation

Light Housekeeping

Breakfast Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Overnight Newborn Care

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Mind, Body, & Spirit

$1980

/ 42 hrs. (Cash Pay Clients Only)

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 (Cash Pay Clients Only)

Personalized daytime postpartum care to aid in your recovery and adjustment after childbirth. 2-hour minimum/5-hour maximum. Travel fee not included.

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 (Cash Pay Clients Only)

Personalized overnight postpartum care to aid in your sleep and postpartum well-being. 6-hour minimum/8-hour maximum. Travel fee not included.

Virtual Consultation

Light Housekeeping

Breakfast Meal Prep

Breastfeeding Support

Overnight Newborn Care

Body Ready Method® Offerings

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Certified BRM® Pro Bodywork

$175

/ 3 hour session (Cash Pay Clients Only)

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. Travel fee outside Tehachapi is not included. Session is split as follows: a 2-hour assessment and a 1-hour check-in to review exercises.

In-person BRM Assessment

Antepartum/Postpartum Exercise Plan

Virtual Check-In

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Body Ready Birth® Workshop

$225

/ couple (Cash Pay Clients Only)

Your body is designed for birth. This workshop helps you prepare physically by teaching you how to move with your body during labor. Through intentional movement and hands on practice, you will learn how to create space in the pelvis, support your baby’s progress, and feel more confident in each stage of labor. You and your partner will practice effective labor and birth positions, build mobility and balance, and learn comfort techniques you can use during labor. This workshop is not a full childbirth education course and is best paired with one. Workshop Includes:

4 hours of in-person instruction

Partner support techniques

Online movement videos

Printable handouts

Lifetime access to the Body Ready Birth® online platform

Birth Work Extras

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"Do U Love: Childbirth" Workshop

$225

/ couple (Cash Pay Clients Only)

This 4-week workshop is designed to help women and their birth partners feel informed, prepared, and confident as they approach birth. Through evidence-based education and practical discussion, we’ll cover the physiology of labor, what to expect during each stage of birth, comfort and coping strategies, pain relief in labor, common medical interventions, and informed decision-making. This workshop also includes preparation for pushing and birth, the immediate postpartum period, newborn procedures, and newborn feeding and care. Partners and support people are encouraged to attend. While this workshop provides comprehensive childbirth education, it pairs well with additional physical preparation such as a Body Ready Birth® Workshop or other prenatal movement-based classes. This class is appropriate for families planning hospital, birth center, or home births and is supportive of all birth preferences.

6 hours of in-person instruction

Partner-focused tools to support active involvement during labor

Printable handouts

Interactive childbirth demonstrations

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"Do U Love: Me" Workshop

$150

/ couple (Cash Pay Clients Only)

This 4-week workshop is designed to help young ladies understand their changing bodies, build confidence, and make informed choices about their health and future. Led by a DONA International–certified doula, this series provides supportive guidance, real-life education, and practical tools for entering adulthood informed and prepared. This workshop explores female anatomy, the menstrual cycle, hormonal changes and their effects on the body, fertility awareness, and common reproductive health concerns such as endometriosis, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities. Participants learn practical self-care strategies and how to confidently advocate for their health. Parents are encouraged to attend with their daughters.

4 hours of in-person instruction

Printable handouts

Birth, Maternity, & Family Portraits

$375

/ 1 hour session (Cash Pay Clients Only)

Pregnancy and birth are chapters of your story that deserve to be remembered. Maternity and birth photography gently captures the quiet anticipation, the strength, the connection, and the love surrounding these once-in-a-lifetime moments. For mom-to-be, the best time to schedule your maternity session is around 30–34 weeks, so you can show off your beautiful, round belly without feeling too uncomfortable. If you carry small or gain little weight, waiting until 36 weeks is recommended. Maternity sessions last up to one hour and can take place anywhere in Kern County, allowing you to choose a setting that feels meaningful to you. Birth photography provides thoughtful, unobtrusive coverage of your labor and delivery, documenting the powerful journey as it unfolds — whether it lasts a few hours or many. Birth photography is available for home births in eastern Kern County. Please inquire for availability and pricing. These milestones are not just about welcoming a baby, but about honoring the family growing around them. Partners and children are always welcome to be part of your story.

1 hr. Virtual Styling Consultation

1 hr. Session at Location

Hair and makeup provided by Live-n-dye Hair Studio.

15-25 Edited Digital Images

Client Testimonials

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Throughout my labor Alissa kept me calm, made me feel safe, and helped keep my mind off my pain through her various pain management techniques. In our post partum days Alissa continued to be a support for me and my husband. She is easy to connect with and has a relaxed hilarious personality which makes her company especially welcome after having a baby! Journeying with Alissa through my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience was invaluable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

Mary

Alissa was such a great resource to me throughout my pregnancy. I really appreciated that she had actionable items to focus on during the pregnancy to help prepare my body for birth. I also never felt that she had a strong opinion, but was always listening to my desires and goals for my delivery And was there to help me advocate for the end result I wanted.

Avery

Alissa Avila-Hansen is an exceptional Doula . My family and I are so very grateful to God that she was our support during my high risk pregnancy. Alissa provided very knowledgeable support and was available for any questions or concerns I had throughout my pregnancy . She attended doctor's appointments with me to make sure my hospital birth was respected and transparent. She went so far beyond our expectations to be there for us and is very kind and caring . This was our fourth child , but if we were to have another , I would definitely want Alissa to be my doula again .

Tamara

We really appreciated Alissa's help. She was so easy to feel comfortable with and provided amazing support before, during and after birth. She was super organized and able to meet us where we were at in our needs as it was our first-time for all of it, the pregnancy, birth and start of parenting:-) Thank you thank you thank you!

Jenn

When I was induced, Alissa made the trip down to UCLA and stayed with us for a few days, even sleeping in our room while I started my very slow labor (during which I was then fully pre-eclamptic) . . . She made sure I was as comfortable as possible, helping me to the bathroom, massaging my legs etc. As doctors and nurses came and went, Alissa was there to help explain what was going on to my husband and me, and advocated for our birth plan. In all the chaos, she made things much easier to understand and gave us peace of mind.

Andrea

I met Alissa nine + months ago, and it feels like I've known her a lifetime. Her presence and wisdom have been a constant source of encouragement, helping me push through all the challenges we faced together. Alissa was always by my side throughout my entire pregnancy, never leaving me feeling lost or scared. Without her, I wouldn't have had the experience I did. Her caring, loving, and nurturing approach as a doula shows her dedication to her job and brings much-needed reassurance during tough times. The moments we shared, both the tears and the laughter, will be unforgettable. Alissa is not just a friend; she truly feels like a sister.

Marissa

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

With all the twists and turn, I was still able to have a positive birth experience thanks to Alissa. I can't thank her enough for supporting my husband and I during my hospital stay. I was able to work through my contractions with Alissa's techniques and guidance to my husband. I ended up having a c-section because I could not progress past 4cm. I still feel very confident that we tried everything we could to try and have the birth vaginally. I have no regrets. I definitely plan on working with Alissa again in the future. If you are considering/looking for a doula, do not hesitate to work with Alissa. She is amazing!!

Priscilla

Alissa was my doula, I found her to be very helpful! My birth experience was pretty smooth. I really appreciate Alissa for the support she gave me and my husband. Especially with the tips on how to relieve the discomfort and pain I was feeling in my last month of pregnancy. Alissa made my husband and me feel calm, comfortable and heard she left us feeling more at ease. This is especially important as we are first time parents and at times we felt overwhelmed. Alissa is a wonderful doula So calm and supportive, kind and understanding. We would happily recommend her to anyone!! Thank you for everything Alissa!!

Eremis

We cannot speak highly enough of our incredible doula Alissa! From the moment we met her, we knew we were in good hands. Her hands-on approach, combined with her wonderful sense of humor and unwavering support, made all the difference during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the infamous 4th trimester . . . We are forever grateful for the role our doula played in bringing our precious baby into the world. Her dedication to her work and genuine care for her clients shines through in everything she does. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled, supportive, and compassionate doula. Thank you for everything!

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