Doula Sisters

Doula Sisters Julia Owens & Kaati Gaffney, niece Claire Henderson & friend Amy Gaskill are the DOULA SISTERS LLC. Accepting Medi-Cal/Partnership and self-pay.

We provide full-spectrum Doula services during pregnancy, labor, birth & postpartum. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth, Postpartum, Breastfeeding
Miscarriage and Abortion Support

Julia, Kaati, Claire and Amy offer nurturing balance and support for expecting parents and changing families

Julia Owens - 707/599-7919 juliaowens2013@gmail.com
Certified Doula
Certified Breastfeeding consultant
3 children an

d 6 grandchildren

Kaati Gaffney - 775/846–8238
Kaati1@sbcglobal.net
45 Years Experience/100+ births
Former Certified Childbirth Instructor - AAHCC (Bradley Method)
2 children and 1 grandchild

Claire Weaver - 707-849-7998
claireweaver23@gmail.com
Certified Doula
2 children

Amy Gaskill - 707-599-5236
amy.hillmama@gmail.com
5 children (unassisted homebirths)



Homebirths ~ Birth Centers ~ Hospital


Postpartum Services including
Breastfeeding Education & Support, new mommy emotional support, cleaning, laundry, errands, cloth-diapering
Cloth-diapering and Baby-wearing education


What is a Doula? The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period. Why do you need a Doula? Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. A Birth Doula…
• Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life

• Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor

• Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth

• Stays with the woman throughout the labor

• Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision

• Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers

• Helps protect the woman’s memory of the birth experience

• Assists the woman’s partner to participate at his/her comfort level

Research evidence shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.

05/24/2026

Are you expecting a baby or newly postpartum and longing for compassionate support during this sacred season of life? Your local Doula Sisters are here to walk beside you with gentle guidance, wisdom, and care.

With decades of combined experience, we lovingly support growing families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whether you are preparing to welcome your first baby and seeking education and birth support, or you are an experienced mother desiring emotional, physical, and nurturing care, we honor your unique journey and meet you exactly where you are.

We also offer postpartum care and lactation support for families adjusting to life with a new baby, helping create a foundation of confidence, connection, and rest during those tender early days.

It is our heartfelt passion to hold space for women and families as they move through the profound transformation of birth and motherhood.

Medi-Cal/Partnership insurance covers 100% of our doula services.
Self-pay and sliding scale options are also available.

We would be honored to support you. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation.

📞 707-849-7996
📧 Doulasistershumboldt@gmail.com

05/04/2026
Happy World Doula Week! We are honored to be serving our local Humboldt birthing community and to be apart of this meani...
03/22/2026

Happy World Doula Week! We are honored to be serving our local Humboldt birthing community and to be apart of this meaningful work. You deserve a doula 🪷

A brand new baby girl named Harper with 97 year old great grandma. Picture by Lee Abel
03/02/2026

A brand new baby girl named Harper with 97 year old great grandma. Picture by Lee Abel

02/15/2026

Oxytocin for all. ❤️

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a beautiful new year supporting more birthing families! Our hearts are overflo...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a beautiful new year supporting more birthing families!
Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude for every family we have been able to support this past year. We will always cherish your birth stories and little ones.
With love,
The Doula Sisters
Kaati, Julia, Claire and Amy

Looking for extra support with your pregnancy, birth and beyond? Let us help guide you with educational, physical and em...
12/28/2025

Looking for extra support with your pregnancy, birth and beyond? Let us help guide you with educational, physical and emotional support. Call us for a free consultation 707-849-7996

You deserve a Doula! 2026 is just around the corner and we would love to support you and your growing family in the new ...
11/17/2025

You deserve a Doula! 2026 is just around the corner and we would love to support you and your growing family in the new year. Medi-Cal/Partnership covers 100% of your Doula services.

08/17/2025
08/16/2025

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Arcata, CA
95521

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