Holistic Birth & Perinatal Services in Culver City & greater LA County

peace be with you!

Whether you’re a soon-to-be mama, a supportive partner, or simply curious about birth, welcome — I look forward to connecting with you.

Fredi Weitzel

Birth Doula, Registered Yoga Teacher

It is my heartfelt wish that on the day every woman goes into labor, she is equipped with enough love, community support, connection, and trust in herself that she feels safe enough to surrender to the process. That she knows, fully and deeply, that giving birth is something she is perfectly designed to do. In our current birth system, I believe a doula can provide integral support in getting her there.

According to a 2017 Cochrane Review, laboring women who received continuous support were more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births and less likely to have any pain medication, epidurals, negative feelings about childbirth, vacuum or forceps-assisted births, and Cesarean sections. In addition, their labors were shorter by about 40 minutes on average, and their babies were more likely to have higher Apgar scores, which measure a baby’s immediate health at birth. The review even suggested that doula support during labor reduced rates of postpartum depression. Read more.

Why hire a doula?

“In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.”

— Myla & Jon Kabat-Zinn

For your baby’s birth and beyond, you deserve attuned care.

Explore fredi’s comprehensive offerings, including birth & postpartum support, prenatal yoga, & postpartum meal prep.

  • “Fredi is exactly the kind of person you want by your side when you’re giving birth.

    Natasha T.

  • "Fredi was our advocate and helped me be the best mom I could in that moment. I will hold a special place in my heart for her forever. She was made for this."

    Nicole D.

  • “Fredi suggested various options while respecting my space, allowing me to feel relaxed and in control.”

    Natasha T.

  • She was instrumental in helping me stay calm during labor, reminding me to take deep breaths… her massages were incredibly soothing!”

    Natasha T.

  • “Having Fredi by my side made all the difference, & I’m so grateful for her support.”

    Natasha T.

Get in touch

Thinking we may be a good fit? Let’s chat! Please fill out the contact form or reach out over the phone or email and we’ll schedule a 15 minute intro call.

(650)564-3288

fredithedoula@gmail.com

In gratitude,

fredi