Birth &PostpartumDoula Supportin San Francisco
Support for the early days of parenthood.
Hi, I'm Chelsea Matthews!
Your birth journey deserves to be met with compassion, confidence, and respect. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or expanding your family, having a trusted San Francisco doula that honors your choices can make all the difference.
At Early Days Doula, you’ll find a blend of evidence-based care and warm, nonjudgmental guidance designed to help you feel informed, empowered, and truly supported during this transformative time. Whether it’s navigating your birth preferences, offering a calm and steady presence, or providing hands-on help, I’m here for you.
I support all birthing people, and proudly specialize in inclusive, affirming support for LGBTQ families. I offer birth and postpartum doula services, as well as lactation education, tailored to your unique needs. My doula practice is rooted in community advocacy and a genuine joy in nurturing new families, bringing together empowerment and grounding for your individual path.
It would be my honor to help make your early days of parenthood feel a little lighter.
Services Offered
Birth Doula
Support from pregnancy through birth, including personalized prenatal visits, on-call from 37 weeks, and continuous labor support.
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Postpartum Doula
In-home assistance after birth, including newborn guidance, lactation support, and aid with physical recovery.
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Full Spectrum Doula
Customizable support for all pregnancy outcomes, including abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, surrogacy, and adoption.
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LGBTQ+ and Gender-Affirming Support
I understand the barriers to inclusive care in healthcare settings. I offer affirming, respectful support for queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse families of all identities, constellations, and lived experiences. My work is grounded in a commitment to queer and gender justice, and I believe that protecting LGBTQ reproductive autonomy is both a direct action and a pathway to cultivating queer joy. If you're seeking a safe space, guidance on LGBTQ-friendly perinatal providers, or resources for gender-affirming birth and postpartum care, I'm here to support you. Every family deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated in their reproductive journey.
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Contact Me
I'd love to hear from you! Reach out to schedule a free consultation or ask any questions.
earlydayswithchelsea@gmail.com
Service Area
San Francisco, and parts of the East Bay and the Peninsula.
Availability
Currently accepting clients with EDDs in February and beyond.