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Portal Birthwork
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Doula · Service establishment · Lactation service
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Availability
| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Where Portal Birthwork works
Services families mention
“She is easy to talk to and full of knowledge related to all things childbirth and newborn/postpartum care- and wonderful with our 2 year old also!”
“She was a kind yet assertive voice in the delivery room who advocated for our birth preferences and we are so grateful for the time spent with Clara.”
“Clara made all the difference as our doula in welcoming our second child via a successful VBAC.”
What families say again and again
“She is easy to talk to and full of knowledge related to all things childbirth and newborn/postpartum care- and wonderful with our 2 year old also!”
“I ended up taking a yoga class and she was the instructor, I loved her and her energy immediately after meeting her.”
“She was a kind yet assertive voice in the delivery room who advocated for our birth preferences and we are so grateful for the time spent with Clara.”
What families say
Clara made all the difference as our doula in welcoming our second child via a successful VBAC. She took the time to understand our birthing concerns and expectations during our prenatal visits and provided many resources to help us prepare for the arrival of our baby girl.
Clara was my postpartum doula. Having Clara's help during this transitional time was so valuable for our family. Her kind and caring support each week helped to ease the physical and mental load for me.
As a first time dad, I feel incredibly lucky to have been guided through this life-changing transition by Clara. Clara has a natural, loving and calming presence that was immediately felt in our first few meetings together before the birth.
Postpartum is such a vulnerable time and it takes a lot of trust opening up your world and home to anyone but your nuclear family. I knew that for my 2nd, I wanted to find someone else to help aid my recovery and offer all the things I knew I "should" do, but probably wouldn't and couldn't count on my husband to do…
Frequently asked questions
- What does Portal Birthwork offer?
- Their public listing categorizes them as doula, service establishment, lactation service, with mentions of postpartum doulas, birth doulas, vbac support. Packages and pricing change, so contact them directly for a current list of services.
- Is a doula a medical provider?
- No. Doulas provide non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. They don't replace midwives, doctors, or nurses — they work alongside your care team.
- Where does Portal Birthwork work?
- They're a service-area practice based in Santa Cruz, California — rather than seeing clients at a storefront, they come to you. Ask whether your neighborhood falls inside their travel range when you inquire.
- How do I get in touch?
- Call +1 415-244-8352 or use the website link above. Most doulas start with a free introductory call to check availability around your due date.
