MEET YOUR DOULA

Hi! My name is Shalin and I am passionate about birth and on a mission to help families achieve healthy, empowering birth experiences. I am so grateful that you’ve stopped by!

I understand that pregnancy and childbirth are normal, natural processes. I trust the wisdom and strength of a birthing woman, and feel that when a child is born a mother is as well. I believe families deserve to be informed, supported, and empowered as they write their birth epic.

I have experienced first-hand the transformative power of the birth process. Today, I am Mom to a happy, curious two-year-old who is a constant reminder of the beautiful simplicity in this world. My teammate-for-life, my husband, is the steady calm upon which our family floats. I enjoy outdoor adventures, connecting with nature, cooking and eating real food, spending time with my family and friends, using and making natural remedies, swinging kettle bells, and movement meditation. Wellness starts from within, and I believe in taking care of myself so that I can be there for my family and the families I serve.

Birth doula training was completed with a certified DONA trainer and I am working towards certification through DONA International. Certified Postpartum Doula (CPpD) through Cornerstone Doula Trainings. Member of the Capital City Doula Collective. Birth Assistant with Sacramento Midwifery Services.

It is a privilege to support a woman as she becomes a mother and to support a family as they expand. I would be honored to serve you during this exciting time! For questions or more information, feel free to contact me by email at sozenmama@gmail.com or use our contact form.

Serving Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, and Placer Counties.