

Why Hire a
Birth Doula?
Good Samaritan Hospital | San Jose O'Connor Hospital | San Jose
Kaiser | San Jose Regional Medical Center | San Jose El Camino Hospital | Los Gatos
Bay Area Maternity | Los Gatos
Locations
ServedSequoia Hospital | Redwood City
Kaiser | Redwood City Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford | Palo Alto
El Camino Hospital | Mountain View Kaiser | Santa Clara
Physical Support
Birth doulas are trained in comfort measures for labor. In your sessions, Michelle teaches you and your support person how to prepare for birth with body alignment, mobility, and space in the pelvis. You’ll learn movements and exercises to ease pregnancy discomfort and support labor—plus get a visual guide for use at home or in the hospital. All birth doula packages include access to the Body Ready Method® Prenatal fitness program, the foundation of Birth by Mica’s labor prep approach.
Emotional Support
Pregnancy and childbirth can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and uncertainty. As a birth doula, Michelle creates a safe, supportive space for processing those feelings and making empowered, informed choices. Her calming presence offers steady encouragement, reassurance, and non-judgmental support every step of the way—from pregnancy through birth.
Advocacy/Education
Fear of the unknown can feel overwhelming. Michelle, a San Jose based Birth Doula, will provide evidence-based resources to help you prepare for prenatal visits with your OB/Midwife, develop your birth plan, and advocate for your desired birth. Learn comfort measures, relaxation techniques, how to troubleshoot labor patterns, create space in the body, and strategies to protect physiology during labor.
Experience extensive support with up to five prenatal sessions where we explore your birth values, birth planning, navigating conversations with your care provider, discuss how to protect physiology during an induction and experience a private in-home Body Ready Birth® workshop (2 sessions to practice comfort measures, labor positions, learn how to create space in the pelvis and balance soft tissues). During our in-person sessions, we will spend time practicing different pushing positions, breath work and comfort measures as a labor support team. Benefit from 24/7 on-call support starting at 38 weeks, physical labor support from active labor until delivery, and assistance with the first latch if desired. Learn more about our Birth Doula Labor Support package here.
Prenatal Birth Prep
and Labor Support
Let’s Get
Birthy!
Prenatal Birth Prep, Labor Support, Breastfeeding Education & Postpartum Recovery Program
Let’s Get
Birthy & Milky!
Get everything in "Let's Get Birthy!" PLUS a 2.5 hour in-person prenatal breastfeeding class, virtual and in-person breastfeeding/pumping support during the first two weeks postpartum and access to the BRM® Body Ready Postpartum online program to encourage a healthy, supported transition through gentle movements tailored to where you are in your postpartum journey. Learn more about this comprehensive birth doula and lactation support package or book a Let’s Get Milky prenatal breastfeeding class - as a stand alone service. Schedule your first consultation here!
With a deep understanding of the pregnancy and childbirth journey, Michelle, a San Jose based Birth Doula, offers unwavering support, personalized care, and a safe space for every birthing experience. Inspired by her own transformative births, Michelle's passion is to empower and guide you through this incredible journey with confidence and connection. Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Certified BRM® Pro, Certified BRM® Body Ready Birth® Teacher, Certified Intentional Birth Pro, and CAPPA trained Lactation Educator.
Birth Doula service area: Peninsula (San Carlos, Menlo Park, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Los Altos) and South Bay Area (Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, San Jose, Los Gatos) .
Let’s Connect
Have questions about birth doula availability, packages or breastfeeding classes? Not quite ready to schedule a meeting? Interested in an option for Birth Readiness without physical labor support? Reach out to Birth by Mica with any questions you may have or if you would like additional information about the birth doula and lactation support options available. Michelle offers expert care and guidance as a San Jose Birth Doula for expecting families living between the Southern Peninsula and South Bay Area. Please fill out our contact form and we will respond to you within 24 hours. ***Currently only accepting birth doula clients with estimated due dates between October 1, 2025 and November 10, 2025 and December 1, 2025 through December 13, 2025.
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