Joyful Doula Care
You are strong and courageous.
“We have a secret in our culture and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.”
– Laura Stavoe Harm
About Me
Hi, my name is Valerie Woitte and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula. I knew years ago with the birth of my daughter that women need to feel supported and safe during labor and delivery. It’s my passion to help guide, support, and nurture the laboring mother and partner during this life-changing event.
Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula
What is a doula? Why a doula?
The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after a birth.
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Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences.
I am​ educated and experienced in childbirth and the postpartum period. I'm prepared to provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support to women and their partners during labor and birth, as well as to families in the weeks following childbirth. I offer a loving touch, positioning and comfort measures that make childbearing women and families feel nurtured and cared for.
Birthing Guidance
After beginning our relationship with a meet and greet, as your doula I am committed to your health and the wellbeing of your growing family, available whenever needed throughout your entire pregnancy as well as after giving birth. I will be there to provide you with continuous emotional and physical support, and answer any and all questions you may have.
Postpartum Support
From our initial meeting all the way through your pregnancy and delivery, I take the time to get to know you, your concerns and your needs. I’m always available to contact by phone/email throughout and will provide everything you require to make sure your experience is as calm and positive as possible.
Serving The South Bay Area
San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Fremont, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Santa Cruz
I serve families choosing to birth at home or at:
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Kaiser San Jose, Kaiser Santa Clara, Kaiser Redwood City, Sequoia Hospital, El Camino Mountain View, El Camino Los Gatos, Good Samaritan Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, Regional Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital.
