Kathie Neff, Los Angeles Area Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator

Certified Doula, Educator, and Birthing From Within Professional Birth Trainer

Kathie Neff Childbirth Educator and Doula

Welcome to the Adventure known as Birth!

Greetings! I am your Certified BIRTHING FROM WITHIN Doula & Childbirth Educator, serving the Inland Counties and surrounding communities since 2009. I offer Doula and CBE Classes, plus Medi-Cal Support, In-Person and Online.

As your doula, I will accompany you on the path toward birth utilizing the lens of Ancient Knowledge, Modern Knowing, and Knowing Yourself, providing a comprehensive birth preparation experience.

For those who've experienced birth trauma, I offer Birth Story Labyrinth Listening Sessions as preparation for a subsequent birth. Scroll down to learn more.

Your birth preparation invites you to open to a call to transformation that is birth's gift to us.

“Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through birth.” – Marcie Macari

What of the deeper questions I am pondering?

How does fear come into play in birth?

How do I tune into my instinct?

How does a trusted guide help in birth?

“I think one of the best things we could do would be to help the birthing person, women, parents, families discover their own birth power, from within themselves. And to let them know it’s always been there, they just needed to tap into it.” – John H. Kennell, MD

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BIRTHING FROM WITHIN CHILDBIRTH CLASSES: Extraordinary!

As the days and weeks fly by, and you imagine meeting your precious baby for the first time, classes increase your confidence and help you to discover your path.

Birthing From Within processes offer many options as you find your way through labor. The variety of tried and true Pain Coping Practices, tried out in advance, increase confidence and can accompany any birth plan.

Combining the Pain Coping Skills with practical information about your body's process during labor provides a well-rounded backdrop for how to use your voice and new skills during labor.

The skill of knowing when to push forward and when to "let go" is essential. We explore fears and doubts that may arise and discover small steps toward courage and resilience.

What do I already know about birth?

How does my body progress in labor?

How can I create a Safe Environment in any birth location?

How can I meet Unexpected Surprises with Resilience?

How can I plan for Practical Solutions postpartum?

If Birth is a Rite of Passage, then what do I need to know?

YOUR INVESTMENT

DOULA SERVICES & CLASSES: $1,800 5-Week Classes, Birth Story Labyrinth Session, 24/7 phone and email, full support at entire birth, and 2-3 postpartum visits within baby's first year.
$400.00 (class only) for a 5-Week Private or Group BFW Course
$150.00 for a 2 hr. class Want to book a last minute private session before you give birth?
$50 Childbirth Consult Calls

"Kathie’s services were invaluable in helping me to heal my birth story. Following the birth of my daughter, I was left with a whiplash of complicated emotions. Kathie guided me through these raw emotions, helping me to process the most painful parts. Her nurturing and non-judgmental demeanor made me feel safe, and I am deeply grateful." -Macon

"Kathie's BFW Classes helped us to prepare for the unknown: labor & delivery and a new life with a new little one . . ."

" . . . her wisdom, gentleness, and non-judgmental spirit were our faithful guides. We are so grateful for her!" - Mandy and Matt

"Kathie was our doula for the birth of our third child. Before his arrival, she helped us heal from previous birth trauma and reclaim rituals to welcome him . . ."

". . . during his birth, her calm and confident knowledge of a woman's birthing body helped him make his way peacefully. Kathie is a wise elder that will nurture and help you grow your family." - Anna V

"Kathie is an intuitive teacher and comforting advocate. She gave me courage, knowledge, resilience and love in the anticipation of baby and during the labyrinth of labor!" - Erin M.

"As a husband working to support my wife through birth, I can truly say that having Kathie as our doula to support both of us was invaluable. That she's so knowledgeable, capable and present is just the start of it . . .

. . . it was her wisdom, her attention, her care and her confidence that rooted us in the moments when we needed it most." - Rana B.

"Kathie, thank you for all your help and support during my first pregnancy. Your experience as a mother and as a doula guided me through every step of the process . . . "

" . . . and during my second pregnancy I found Birth Story Listening to be especially helpful while working through my feelings post-birth. It helped me to release certain feelings and expectations before the birth of my second child." - M. Garcia

"Thank you for all your help, guidance, and advocacy throughout my pregnancy. You are a warm light in my small world and I appreciate all the time we have had together." - Jasmine

"Thank you for allowing me to be open with you, for being absolutely supportive with responding to my needs and guiding me towards a much more easing path of reflection. I am so honored to be with you for this journey." - Emily V.

Pregnancy and Birth Coaching

Book a phone coaching call if you just need a quick dose of support or if you have questions.

Exploring hospital, home or birth center as possible birth locations
Discussing your particular needs in birth preparation and how I might assist you
Reviewing how Covid-19 has impacted normal protocols in hospital
Email replies are no cost: myseasonswithin@gmail.com
Phone Consult: $60 for 40-minutes

Birth Story Labyrinth Listening Sessions: In Person or Online

The Birth Story Labyrinth process is designed to help explore any residual feelings you may have from a challenging experience giving birth.

"The bad news is that trauma exists. The good news is, it's not a life-sentence." Dr. Peter A. Levine

A gentle, yet powerful, process to explore challenges that came up during your birth and view them through a unique lens. This process can be helpful in offering:

access to greater peace of mind;
as preparation for a subsequent birth;
as a helpful tool for birth givers and birth workers alike.

Appointments by phone or in person.

Fee: $150 with sliding scale available, no questions asked.

Contact me to get started..

Service Area

Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area including Riverside & San Bernardino Counties since 2009.

E-mail

kathieneff@gmail.com

Phone

Phone: 951-203-9560

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Seasons Within: Cultivating Resilience in Labor and in Life