Napa & Sonoma Birth Doula & Birth Photographer

Grace Magnini is a Certified Birth Doula and Birth Photographer serving families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Providing support and guidance for empowered births.

From the beginning of your pregnancy to settling in at home with your newborn, a doula can offer support an encouragement every step of the way.

 

Serving Napa & Sonoma Counties

Located in Napa, California.

Are you close to Napa or Sonoma but not quite in the counties? Reach out! I am able to accept some clients in additional counties.

Why add a doula to your birth team?

Many of the benefits of having a doula support your birth are best shared through listening to the birth stories of others, but there is also a large amount of statistical evidence as to why working with a doula is beneficial to the entire family.

  • 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

  • 25% decrease in the risk of a cesarean birth

  • 8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth

  • 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief

  • Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average

  • 38% decrease in baby’s risk of a low five minute APGAR score

These statistics are provided by Evidence Based Birth. For more information, follow the link below to read their entire article on Doula Support.

  • "One of the things I appreciated most was how Grace helped my partner know how to support me during labor."

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  • "I was able to have a successful VBAC without an epidural because of Grace's support."

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  • Grace focused on the areas I was most concerned about and provided unbiased information. She was very respectful and supportive of my preferences and beliefs."

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  • "I truly don't know what I would have done without Grace. She was a fantastic partner with all members of my medical team, ensuring that I had the best experience possible, and is just a general joy to be around."

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  • "Grace immediately made me feel comfortable, safe, and understood, rather than judged for my birth preferences, from our first conversation onwards."

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  • "During my induction and labor, Grace helped me understand what was happening, advocate for myself, and provided invaluable support that imbued me with confidence."

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  • "Grace went above and beyond for our family. She was there in the beginning before contractions were even starting. She addressed our concerns promptly and was very understanding and reassuring during the whole process."

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  • "Grace was instrumental in helping to alleviate pain and stress during our birth."

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  • "In the intense and raw moments of birth we were not able to articulate as well as we would have liked to, and Grace was such a good advocate for us."

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See how a doula can support you.