Nevada City Doula | Debbie's Labor of Love

Meet Debbie

Intuition, patience, knowledge, and an open mind are the foundation of my support for you. It is an honor to hold the space for families to have a positive birth experience. Being invited into a families’ world to share in the birthing process is such a privilege and should not be taken lightly.

Debbie is the very gifted doula who helped two new parents, my son and daughter-in-law, birth their first child. This unknown, and overwhelming experience, fraught with expected and unforeseen decision making, necessitated life determining decision making skills. Read more “”

Jeanne Detlor

Debbie is such an amazing, loving, incredibly knowledgeable sweet soul and it was such an honor to have her at my birth. She treated me like an old friend and made it clear that she would support me in whatever I wanted for my birth. She was there for me every step of the way through my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum and always made herself available to answer my questions and help in whatever way I needed. Read more “”

Radhika Cosley

Debbie truly saved my life! After suffering from postpartum psychosis, she fully cared for me while my husband was out of town singing in an opera. Her vast knowledge of postpartum issues was invaluable! Within days she had me feeling back to my old self. Read more “”

Kathleen Ames

Our interaction with Debbie was nothing short of amazing. Though our labor and delivery did not go perfectly as planned, Debbie remained a calming presence that really set the tone for the room. Through our long labor she had so many tips and tricks to share with us to help me get comfortable. Read more “”

Cambria Holcomb, RN

Postpartum you definitely feel like a fish out of water. Debbie was a great resource to have during the “What do I do?” phase. She had a lot of great information and definitely smoothed the transition for us. Much love for her and all she does!

Cambria Holcomb, RN

As a woman and infant care nurse I have observed Debbie providing the support I wish for all women as they labor, give birth, and become new mothers. She brings the skills and knowledge of a professional, offers emotional stability and remembers the luxury items as a good friend would, and she offers the intuition and kindness of an angel.

Genevieve Buckley, FNP-C

I can’t imagine having a baby without a doula, and I can’t imagine having a better doula than Debbie.

Nabha Cosley

Classes

Childbirth Education at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

This series was created to give you the tools needed to birth your baby your way, with a focus on providing your labor support partner the confidence needed to be a great guardian of the birth-space and a provider of calm, loving support.

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Private Childbirth Classes

Debbie offers private classes for childbirth education, breastfeeding, and postpartum newborn care. They can be offered in your own home or in a private office in Nevada City.

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Labor Doula

Doulas provide continuous physical and emotional support with assistance in gathering information for women and their partners during the birth process.

As a doula, I accompany women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I am a non-clinical provider who will draw upon my knowledge and experience to provide you with the support needed to help you have the birth you choose.

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Postpartum Doula

A postpartum doula is a trained professional who understands the individualized needs of today's families during the postpartum period. In many cultures the new mother is cared for throughout the postpartum period which can be up to 8 weeks. As a postpartum doula, I assess the needs that are most important to the mom on that specific day. It may include newborn and postpartum education, a warm meal, holding baby so mom can take a shower, a morning shift, an evening shift, or night shift.