Paula Carrasquillo

Certified DONA Birth Doula (CDBD) & Postpartum Doula,

Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator (LCCE)

What drew me to this work?

I came upon this calling after having my daughter Deliana Grace. They say your life changes after having children and it couldn’t be truer for me. I had a normal low risk pregnancy. My OBGYN (who I had been seeing for years) did not take the time to explain what to expect during my pregnancy. I had no idea what was to come from all the office visits and blood tests. I even thought I was going to have an ultrasound every visit. I didn’t find out until the end of my 2nd trimester that she would not be delivering my baby but the midwives at Kaiser would be doing it. I was shocked and upset that I was going to have a stranger deliver my baby. Had my doctor taken the time to talk with me and walk me through what to expect I don’t think I would have reacted that way. Even though I read lots of books and took all the classes, I still felt lost and uncertain. I (like a lot of women) was not taught about birth and was very naive to the process and everything it entails.

After my pregnancy and birth experience I wanted to help other women through the only avenue I had at that time, my job at a call center as a Healthcare Advocacy specialist. I knew that position was not the path I wanted to continue taking. It became more obvious when I spoke to expectant mothers. My whole demeanor would change, my voice softened as I asked them how they were doing and feeling. I went beyond normal call requirements by explaining what to expect during their prenatal visits, provide them with resources, books, websites etc to help them prepare. I would end the calls in a warm loving way and remind them to relax, stay positive and remember we have been doing this for thousands of years and she was going to do great. I didn’t know it then but I was already embodying my inner Doula. I would feel uplifted and wonderful making that woman feel better and more prepared during this life changing process. I am all about living my passion and had to see if there was some way for me to do this type of work and make it into a career.

I knew there had to be someway I could enter the birth field without becoming a doctor. I found out about Doula’s what they are and what they do. I dove right in and signed up for the Doula workshops right away. After I completed my Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula trainings I was hooked! I got my Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Certification in 2022 to add even more knowledge and really round out my services. I knew deep in my soul this is what I want to do, and I have been going forward ever since. I love to be a part of someone’s birth experience and helping mother’s make this birth experience one of the best memories in their lives!

Training Completed: DONA Postpartum Doula Trained 2019

Certifications Obtained: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator 2022 Certified DONA Childbirth Doula 2024

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