My Journey Into Doula Support

Hi, I’m Valerie, a Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Orange County & Los Angeles. My passion for doula work started long before I knew what a doula was. I naturally supported friends as they navigated pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, and when I found out about doulas, I knew I found my life’s calling.

I was born and raised in Quebec, Canada, and grew up in a large family with a lot of children around. My family experience offered me a comfortability with welcoming new lives into the world. I am blessed to have 4 children of my own, whose births and babyhood experiences inform my passion and my approach to doula work. Health and fitness are of utmost importance to me, as is promoting holistically-minded living.

As a doula, I work hard to support my clients in having the best experience possible by making sure they are educated, informed, and supported throughout their pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

TRAINING

DONA International Birth Doula Training
with Ana Paula Markel, 2018

DONA International Postpartum Doula Training
with Kathrin Auger, 2019

Advanced Birth and Postpartum Training
with Joy in Birthing Foundation, 2020

Hypnobirthing Training
audited in 2020

Center for Pediatric Sleep Management Training

Know Your Rights Graduate
with Cristen Pascucci of Birth Monopoly, 2020

Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certification

My Philosophy

First and foremost, I believe in centering my client in their experiences of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As your doula, I am there to support and guide, as well as assure your voice and decisions are heard.

I believe in the connection between all members of the birth team, and work hard to support you, your birth partner, and the rest of your care team.

I support all types of births in all birth settings because I believe you should birth where and with whom you are most comfortable.

I am here to be a steadfast source of comfort, empowerment, and education as you navigate the unpredictable waters of birth and early parenting, helping you to look back on these experience with positivity and satisfaction.

VALERIE GODBOUT • POSTPARTUM DOULA, DUOLOVE