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Helping People Out Since 2015!

Welcome to Modesto Birth & Beyond—the most trusted doula practice in the Central Valley, where Education, Support, & Empowerment are our passion!

You will ALWAYS remember the way you were made to feel during your birth and postpartum experiences. That’s why we believe quality support is the key to a positive, empowering journey.

Our compassionate, skilled team offers both birth and postpartum doula support for expectant and new families—providing reassurance, knowledge, and care every step of the way.

“You’ve got this… and we’ve got YOU!” 💛


NOW LIVE! Online Childbirth Education Course!! 🎉


Modesto Birth & Beyond, LLC is a full-service birth and postpartum doula group practice serving families throughout the Central Valley, including Modesto, Oakdale, Turlock, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Stockton, Lodi, and beyond.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to nurture growing families with professional, stabilizing support that fosters a positive birth experience and equips them to thrive in the postpartum journey and beyond.

We proudly offer:

  • Childbirth education to prepare you with knowledge and confidence

  • Highly skilled, compassionate birth doulas

  • Educated, experienced postpartum doulas with a TrustLine DOJ background check

  • Lactation consultation (IBCLC) for expert feeding support

  • Placenta encapsulation services

  • Doula mentorship opportunities to inspire and guide the next generation of birth professionals

At MBB, we are honored to walk beside families during one of life’s most transformative seasons—providing care, encouragement, and empowerment every step of the way.


Services Overview

 
Photo credit: butterflyKisses Photography

Photo credit: butterflyKisses Photography

Lamaze® Childbirth Education

Made for Birth & Beyond Online Childbirth Education Course

📣 Just Launched — May 1, 2025!

We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new self-paced online course designed to prepare you for a confident, informed, and empowered birth experience—wherever you are!

In addition to our online course, we also offer private and small group classes in Oakdale covering:

  • The Six Healthy Birth Practices

  • Anatomy & physiology of birth

  • Partner support tips

  • Balanced pelvic floor for optimal fetal positioning

  • Birth plan counseling

  • Relaxation techniques

  • Non-medicinal comfort measures

  • Postpartum planning

  • Breastfeeding & newborn care

Whether you prefer the convenience of online learning or the connection of in-person classes, our goal is to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to have a positive birth and postpartum experience.


Birth Doula Services

Birth Doulas are skilled, trained professionals who provide non-medical support before, during, and shortly after birth—always honoring their clients’ unique preferences.

They offer educational, physical, and emotional support throughout the birth process, helping families feel informed, cared for, and empowered every step of the way.

The purpose of a birth doula is simple yet profound: to help women and their families have a safe, healthy, and deeply satisfying birth experience—on their own terms.


Postpartum Doula Services

Postpartum Doulas provide nurturing, practical, and educational support to birthing and adoptive families during the early weeks and months with a new baby.

We assess the unique needs of each family and offer guidance and support in:

  • Infant feeding (breast or bottle)

  • Emotional and physical recovery from childbirth

  • Infant soothing techniques

  • Coping skills for new parents

Our services may also include:

  • Newborn Care Specialists to care for the baby while parent(s) rest/sleep or shower/bathe

  • Overnight support (night nanny) to help the whole family get more rest

  • Light housework and meal preparation

  • Support for sibling adjustment

  • Being that extra set of hands in the busy household of a newborn

In a word—we are near the mother, offering steady, compassionate care as she recovers, adjusts, and bonds with her baby.


Lactation Consultant Services (IBCLC)

Lactation consultants are professional breastfeeding specialists who provide expert guidance and support to help mothers feed their babies with confidence.

They assist with challenges such as:

  • Latching difficulties

  • Painful nursing

  • Oversupply or low milk production

  • Babies who aren't gaining enough weight

    In addition to addressing concerns, lactation consultants empower families with practical techniques, encouragement, and evidence-based information—helping to make feeding a more comfortable, successful, and bonding experience for both parent and baby.


 
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Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta encapsulation is a simple, safe, and natural way to support postpartum wellness. Rich in essential feel-good hormones and iron, the placenta can be gently processed into capsules—allowing these nutrients to be gradually reintroduced into your postpartum body.

Many parents report physical and emotional benefits, including increased energy, improved mood, and enhanced bonding with their baby during those precious early weeks.


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I was pressured to have a C-section with my first born and didn’t think that I would have any more kids because of the trauma of the c-section.

When I found out I was pregnant, I was really scared to go through another c-section and miss the first hour of bonding with my baby. My supportive spouse and I decided to take Lamaze classes and found this team. I loved them so much. After the classes, we decided to hire them as doulas. Sheila and Brooke were so amazing during my delivery!…. My delivery was not an easy delivery, but they worked with us to figure out the positions to help with pain and to deliver our baby naturally. If it wasn’t for this team I probably would have gotten another c-section. Instead we had a successful VBAC!….. I wish I would have known about them for my son’s birth, but they made my daughter’s birth even more special!….. Thank you two so much for everything!….. we appreciate all the support and help you provided us throughout our journey!

— Alexis S.

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