Aria Schwartz

Birth & Postpartum Doula Support

in The Bay Area, CA

Hi! I’m Aria

Hi, I’m Aria, a full-spectrum doula based in the East Bay Area. I support people through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with steady presence, thoughtful guidance, and deep respect for the wisdom already within you.

My work centers on honoring the natural rhythms of birth and trusting your intuitive knowing. I offer evidence-based information, gentle hands-on support, and grounded advocacy so you can make choices that feel aligned and true to you. However and wherever you give birth, my role is to follow your lead, protect your autonomy, and help you feel safe, informed, and deeply supported.

As a queer doula, I’m especially honored to support LGBTQIA+ families and anyone navigating medical systems with fear or mistrust. I also bring a background in herbalism and offer plant-centered support when desired.

Education:

Birth and Postpartum Doula Training, DONA International, 2025
Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, 2025
Two Year Clinical Herbalist Certification Program, Berkeley Herbal Center, In Progress
B.S. Ecology and Education, University of California, Berkeley, 2022
A.A. Sociology, College of Marin, 2018

Services

Birth Support

I offer continuous, compassionate care throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth to help you feel grounded, informed, and connected to your intuition.

Birth support may include:

3 prenatal visits to discuss your birth preferences, comfort techniques, and postpartum planning (~2 hours each)
Unlimited text and email support throughout pregnancy
24/7 on-call support from 37 weeks until your birth
Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and delivery
Comfort measures such as massage, breathwork, position changes, and guided relaxation
Partner support and guidance to help them feel confident and connected
Immediate postpartum support following birth (1–2 hours)
2 postpartum follow-up visits to reflect, integrate, and offer newborn care resources

Postpartum Support

Whether during the day or overnight, my role is to nurture your recovery, help you rest, and ensure you feel cared for as you adjust to new rhythms of parenthood.

Daytime support may include:

Newborn care education and hands-on guidance
Breast/chestfeeding or bottle-feeding support
Meal prep, light tidying, and household organization
Emotional check-ins and compassionate listening
Caring for baby while you rest, shower, or take time for yourself

Overnight support may include:

Infant care through the night so you can get restorative sleep
Feeding support (bringing baby to you or offering a bottle)
Gentle soothing and sleep environment support
Light household reset for the morning

Service Areas

Areas I service: The East Bay, San Francisco, and Marin County

I support families in hospitals, homes, and birth centers throughout the East Bay, San Francisco and Marin County. I generally work with families who live within about a 45-minute drive from my home in El Cerrito, including:

Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, San Leandro, and San Francisco and parts of Marin County.
Families living outside this area are welcome to reach out, and support may be available on a case-by-case basis.

Insurance

Medi-Cal Contrated Provider Doula

Insurance Info:

I am a Medi-Cal contracted provider and accept various insurance plans (Kaiser, Health Net, Alameda Alliance, San Francisco Health, etc).
I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19, carry liability insurance, and am in the practice of masking in hospitals.

I’d love to get to know you!

Feel free to text or email me and I’ll set up a complimentary call to see if we’re a good fit.