Intentional, present birth experiences
Birth
- Three in-person prenatal appointments
- A personalized birth plan
- Unbiased support and education for your birth choices
- Unlimited call, email and text support
- Coaching for your partner or support person
Full-spectrum doula care
Bringing the village back to birth and beyond.
Parents and babies deserve some looking after as you move into familyhood. I'm here for the birth, the fourth trimester, and the meals in between.
- trauma-informed
- pleasure-positive
- body-positive
- intersectional
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Now accepting Medi-Cal
About
I'm Judy's daughter.
I would be remiss if I didn't start by letting you know who Judy was. She was a powerhouse of a woman: a teen mother who found herself wheelchair-bound after her second child (I am her third) due to tumors on her spinal cord. Throughout her life I watched as she not only raised her own children but took in and raised others, cooked for and nurtured the whole block, and became a beacon of strength and guidance for those in need. Even now on her memorial page, I see comment after comment of people wishing they just had her ear for a moment. That is who she was.
I've spent my entire life with a helper's spirit, and that comes from having a disabled mother, of course, but mostly from watching her care for others the way she did. In this lifetime I have been a nanny, au pair, EMT, and now doula, all of which speak to my love for raw, unfiltered humanness. I was given the gift of showing up in the moments when we are most vulnerable and making myself right at home in the mess, because truly that's all we ever need: someone who will witness us as we move through life.
I honor my mother with every act of service I perform, knowing that her spirit guides me in all that I do. I am Judy's daughter: doula, caretaker, healer.
Lyndsay Cromwell
How I can help
Care for every season of your growing family
Birth and postpartum support to help you feel prepared, comfortable and cared for, from your first appointment to the weeks after baby arrives.
Care for your body, baby and home
Postpartum
- Four, six or eight postpartum visits
- Up to two hours of support right after birth
- Overnight support
- Massage
- Referrals for lactation, chiropractic, sleep and more
Nourishment for a healthy household
Meal planning & prep
- Personalized meals to support energy and healing
- Fresh food from reputable sources
- Local delivery of fresh or frozen meals
Philosophy
Birth, with intention.
My philosophy when it comes to birth, like most things in life, is a focus on intentionality. I believe every birthing person should have the right to go into birth with a clear vision of what they want. What are the enthusiastic yeses and hard nos? How can you show up as the most authentic version of yourself during this time? Is there something in your past that needs attention before the transition into parenthood?
Does this mean things will go 100% your way? We can hope, but the beauty of birth can be in its unpredictability. Good news for you: we can be intentional about that too.
Getting started
How we'll work together
- 1
Free consult
We meet, talk through what you're hoping for, and see if we're a good fit.
- 2
Plan together
Prenatal visits to build your birth plan, prepare your support person and answer every question.
- 3
Birth day
I'm with you through labor and for the first hours after baby arrives.
- 4
Fourth trimester
Postpartum visits, overnights and meals so you can rest, heal and bond.
From families
Kind words from families
Mother of two, first pregnancy with a doula
My partner and I had a great experience with Lyndsay as our first time doula. We were and will forever be grateful for her. She is absolutely amazing from beginning to end; I felt completely comfortable with her. Our first sit down was all about me and what I imagined this pregnancy to be. From there she kept the ball rolling with tons of information from meal prep to breathing strategies to information on what happens during labor and after birth. Honestly she just checked all the boxes. She is the perfect person to have on your birth team, not only for you but for everyone you plan on having involved.
As my doula she made sure my team was informed and aware of everything that needed to be done for me and baby to have a healthy journey. The best part about having Lyndsay was she always made sure I was comfortable throughout my whole journey. She always went over my birth plan with me when things changed with my health or when I wanted to change something just due to preference. Her main goal my entire pregnancy was the health and safety of me and baby, and she did just that.
Absolutely phenomenal
Lyndsay was an absolute godsend, supporting me (a single parent) of premature triplets with unwavering dedication. She handled overnight shifts like a pro, expertly caring for the babies while also managing household tasks like laundry, bottles, and organizing. Her ability to seamlessly integrate into my family and collaborate with me and other caregivers was truly impressive, constantly adjusting her care to meet our needs. Each of my children received personalized attention, and she formed unique, loving bonds with all three. Her exceptional care for three premature infants (one with special needs) was nothing short of extraordinary. I couldn't have asked for a better addition to my "village" during that challenging yet amazing time!
Let's talk about your birth.
Your first consultation is free. Tell me a little about you and I'll be in touch.