Mighty Doulas Are Community
A Mighty Doula is a full spectrum support system that centers whole person care & wellness. Our diverse care team fosters safe and inclusive approaches to meeting communities where they are as a life cycle companion offering consent-driven guidance through advocacy and empowerment. This allows space for human error and a little bit of madness. We walk with you towards joy, safety, and belonging-- no matter the season.
Mighty’s Full Spectrum Doula Services
Pregnant Youth & Young Adult Birth Doula Support
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At Mighty, we offer continuous emotional and physical support for the pregnant parent through labor and the entire birthing process.
In doula sessions, we prepare the pregnant parent with information, education, and options for their birthing and postpartum experience.
We set up parents for success by informing them of their rights throughout the pregnancy and childbirth process. Our doulas help with postpartum care, such as lactation, as well as with community building around the parent(s).
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Our Mighty Doulas support birthing parents in having a consent-centered, empowering birth experience.
Topics we will cover include physiological childbirth, advocacy, birth planning, and basic feeding skills.
Comfort sessions include gentle stretching, body balancing and prep for labor/childbirth, and pain management tools.
Mighty Doulas also teach birthing parents how to utilize a birth ball & peanut ball, and different positions to support the labor process.
Our doulas will attend the labor & childbirth to support the birthing person in whichever capacity they choose.
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Youth under the age of 26 (we accept agency referrals at any age).
Residents of California.
Medi-cal eligible or already Medi-cal/medicaid insured families. We accept Calviva, Healthnet, & Kaiser insurances as well.
A birthing person can receive doula care through their insurance throughout their pregnancy and for up to one year postpartum.
Exactly how to utilize your doula sessions is up to you!
Pregnant Youth & Young Adult Postpartum Doula Support
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A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and practical support to families after the birth of baby.
Mighty Doulas also provide culturally responsive care and traditional healing to nurture birthing parents in their postpartum season.
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Mighty Postpartum Doulas facilitate healing and support once a birthing person has given birth.
We provide support with newborn/infant care, light home care tasks, and education.
Examples of Postpartum Support we may offer
Newborn/Infant Care
Baby Laundry
Cleaning Baby Bottles & Breastpumps
Restocking baby supplies & snacks
Belly Binding & Traditional Postpartum Healing
Accompaniment
Guidance for baby wearing
Emotional Support & Birth Processing
Referrals and Education to needed support, such as Lactation Consultants, etc.
Our doulas are here to provide support in your postpartum journey.
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Youth under the age of 26 (we accept agency referrals at any age).
Residents of California.
Medi-cal eligible or already Medi-cal/medicaid insured families. We accept Calviva, Healthnet, & Kaiser insurances as well.
Even if you have already given birth, you can utilize doula sessions through your insurance up to 12 months after you give birth.
Pregnant Youth & Young Adult Abortion Doula Support
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An abortion doula supports those who are considering an abortion in identifying their options, a plan, and aftercare support.
Mighty Community Advocacy values bodily autonomy and allowing everyone to make decisions over their own bodies.
There are many reasons an individual might choose to end a pregnancy. An abortion or release doula facilitates a consent-driven care plan, centering the person receiving care. This doesn’t have to be formal, but it should be grounding & affirming.
We cater to your comfort level & privacy, organize aftercare (this could mean rides, meals, medication pick-up, company, or even counseling). Remember that the “right choice,” is your choice.
At Mighty, we also believe that if you are choosing an abortion you deserve the same care as those who choose birth. We offer abortion doula services for the same community members we offer birth services.
Our Abortion Doulas are not religiously affiliated, and do not believe in changing our community member's minds.
We believe that we should provide education to our community members so that they can make informed decisions based off of their own situations and wants for their futures.
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Mighty Abortion Doulas support the person wanting an abortion in:
Identifying their Options
Support in receiving abortion care & your rights
Information, Resources, Choices
Planning for & identifying any possible barriers to care
Aftercare support & resources
Emotional & Physical support
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26 & Under Residents of California.
Medi-cal eligible or already Medi-cal/medicaid insured families.
Those with a positive pregnancy confirmed by a lab or medically performed blood test.
Virtual Doula Drop In by Mighty Community Advocacy
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Mighty offers Doula Drop In Hours on from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Doula Drop In is open to all community members in California’s Central Valley and Los Angeles area! Join us online to ask questions and receive compassionate support related to labor, birth, postpartum care, or abortion doula services.
This is a welcoming, judgment-free space to explore your options, get guidance on comfort measures and coping techniques, create a birth plan, or learn more about how a doula can support you at any stage of your reproductive journey.
We’ll also connect you with trusted local resources and other birth and reproductive care providers to best support your needs.
No appointment is necessary — just drop in! A virtual link will be provided upon request.
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This is cost free and open to expecting community members. There is no appointment necessary. A virtual link can be provided upon request.
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February 12th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
April 9th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
June 11th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
August 13th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
October 8th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
December 10th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Childbirth Education Classes by Mighty Community Advocacy
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Mighty Community Advocacy offers Childbirth Education Classes to support birthing people and their families to prepare for birth with confidence and knowledge.
Learn what to expect in each stage of labor, birth options & interventions!
Mighty uses evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions and feel empowered throughout your birth experience.
These classes will cover the following topics:
Understanding Physiological Childbirth
Medical Interventions
Postpartum Care
Feeding Basics
Know your Birth & Patient Rights
Check out our calendar for information on registering.
Format: Online and In-Person Options Available
Who can attend:
Expectant parents, partners, and support people
Individuals who are family planning and would like to be prepared and know what to expect
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Childbirth Education classes are no cost to Mighty Doula clients, and a sliding scale range for community members .
A sliding scale means the cost or amount changes based on a person’s income or situation, so it’s equitable for everyone. Each ticket is for two people - the birthing person & their support person.
Mighty’s sliding scale range is at $50, $75, and $100. You can register for Childbirth Education through our eventbrite.
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Mighty offers in person Childbirth Classes & virtually. Each class is from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM for two evenings.
In Person Classes
February 11th & 12th April 8th & 9th
June 10th & 11th August 12th & 13th
October 7th & 8th December 9th & 10th
Virtual Classes
March 11th & 12th May 13th & 14th
July 8th & 9th September 9th & 10th
November 11th & 12th
Bone Closing Ceremonies
A Bone Closing Ceremony is a traditional Mexican ritual that supports the birthing person’s postpartum healing and honors their transition to parenthood & changes they underwent through the pregnancy and birthing process. The ceremony supports the birthing person’s physical & emotional body, realigns their pelvis, and supports their healing body. Going through birth can be very emotionally and spiritually challenging, and the ceremony helps process and validate those emotions, find closure, and gain strength.
Elements of the ceremony include body work, herbs, rebozo wrapping, birth story processing & placenta honoring. Mighty Community Advocacy was taught this Ceremony from Tema Mercado, of San Diego.
Mighty Community Advocacy offers Bone Closing Ceremonies to community members that have completed doula services with Mighty Community Advocacy. Mighty understands that Bone Closing Ceremonies are a cultural practice and carries a deep reverence for this practice. Therefore, we offer Bone Closing Ceremonies to community members that we have a relationship with due to the intimacy & vulnerability of the ceremony.
Bone Closing Ceremony
Wrapping of the Rebozos
Postpartum Herbal Bath
Placenta Burial
What is it like to work with a Mighty doula?
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"My doula was awesome, both of them were very professional and also made me feel welcomed, loved, and cared for. Pure greatness"
-Community Member who received doula support
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“Mighty is doing great work for the community, especially for those mothers who appreciates holistic medicine/care.”
-Community Member who received doula support
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"Love how welcoming they all are as if I knew them before, and they all make me feel comfortable. Super funny too!"
-Community Member who received doula support
