https://www.groundedperinatal.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6246047c1fc6ed146d1260ee/56256952-1e6a-43ec-95b9-ba757d95fefa/tempImageERhxlD.jpg Testimonials “… During birth, I had such great peace of mind with Marcela by my side, knowing she knew my birth plan and would step in and advocate for me when I couldn't. She supported me and encouraged me when I needed it. When I felt like I wanted to give up, she reassured me of my strength and how amazing I had done so far. I could not have asked for a better birth experience! I would recommend Marcela a thousand times over. She is truly a wonderful doula!” -Annelise https://www.groundedperinatal.com/meet-marcela daily 0.75 2023-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6246047c1fc6ed146d1260ee/28aab1fb-c53a-4705-818f-5e6c989f8dc7/tempImagetOcKfX.jpg Meet Marcela - About me Hello! My name is Marcela. I am a DONA certified doula (2018), a CAPPA certified childbirth educator (2021), and a Perinatal Wellness Professional. In addition, I am trained in Spinning Babies, TENS unit, lactation support, birth justice, and trauma-informed care. I guide mothers during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum through a holistic lens. Through these various roles, I see myself as a trail guide. Developing a relationship of trust and respect, where you can be vulnerable and feel completely comfortable is of utmost importance to me. I consider myself a traditional birth worker. I am passionate about women taking back their power in their birth space and home birth. I love empowering women to tap into their instincts as they birth and transition into motherhood, whether for the first or seventh time. I was born in Guatemala and speak English, Spanish, and French. One of my dreams is to witness physiological birth in various parts of the world, particularly to learn from traditional midwives in Latin America. I have traveled to over 40 countries and in addition to birth work-related passions, I also enjoy learning about cultures, nature, health, and cooking/baking nourishing foods. My background is in Elementary Education, and I was a fifth grade teacher when I decided to devote my time exclusively to birth work, which I feel is my calling in life. It is such an honor to have worked with families, children, and babies for over 16 years. https://www.groundedperinatal.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6246047c1fc6ed146d1260ee/cd68f955-fbf7-43fa-b75e-d881763a1aa1/IMG_6921+2.jpg Contact - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.groundedperinatal.com/services daily 1.0 2022-04-01 https://www.groundedperinatal.com/services/doula monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6246047c1fc6ed146d1260ee/11db45a1-e853-4c38-82cc-516a8e056300/tempImagepWSGrW.jpg Services - Doula - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.groundedperinatal.com/services/perinatalwellness monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6246047c1fc6ed146d1260ee/d6b740f4-1a9a-4fcd-a641-11c4e79f4ad5/tempImageS3IuEf.jpg Services - Perinatal Wellness - Natural health, herbal medicine, science based As a perinatal wellness professional, I hold one-on-one consultations with pregnant and postpartum clients interested in improving their health. I guide families in creating an individualized wellness plan utilizing nutrition, daily routines, diet, stress management, movement, etc. https://www.groundedperinatal.com/services/childbirtheducation monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6246047c1fc6ed146d1260ee/7ea62359-7620-41f5-8db8-818179ef77b0/IMG_0316.jpeg Services - Childbirth Education - Knowledge is power. I provide customizable private and group childbirth education courses. It is key to understand human physiology prior to childbirth and breastfeeding. It is also important to know what you can do to support your body as changes occur during this period. My classes are taught through an objective lens and my teaching style is discussion-based. Some topics we discuss are: Holistic perinatal health practices Stages/phases of labor, hormones Pain theories Comfort techniques and tools Variations of labor Immediate postpartum Fourth trimester Feeding baby Newborn care Dynamics during the adjustment period