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Meredith Paige

Caregiver / Labor & Postpartum Doula / Nanny

Bio

Meredith Paige lives in Encinitas, and has over 10 years experience as a labor doula professional. To date, she has participated in over 70 births in San Diego.

Frequently she is (also) asking to provide “continuing care” (post partum doula services) for mothers and babies. This is a joy for her,as she considers it a great honor to assist mothers, babies and families with their transition into a new life together. Ever since she was a young child she knew that she had a special gift for birth, and that she wanted to take care of babies when she grew-up.

She is a college graduate and applying to nursing school. After nursing, she plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Midwifery. Currently she is the Mother & Baby Services Coordinator for the Best Baby Ever Program at Whole Life Home Care in Del Mar. Please feel free to contact her anytime if you or your doctor would like to know more about the service options: 858-705-4279 or email at mp@circatree.com.

Testimonials

Thank god I had Meredith as my doula for the birth of my son! I had a really hard labor that lasted 36 hours. Meredith was there along with us every step of the way and there is no way I could have stuck to my plan to have a natural birth without her. She knew what I needed when I had no idea... she has so much knowledge and intuition, which was invaluable to us and our birth experience. She made my husband feel at ease and showed him ways he could help. She gave us space when we needed it and stepped in when things got tough. I'm so grateful she was there to guide us through such a special and transformative experience. If you hire Meredith as your doula you will be in the best hands. 

-Gabby Fox

Hiring Meredith as our doula was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Meredith is a beautiful person and her love and respect the beauty of birth was evident from the first time we met. I wanted a natural birth and to labor at home for as long as possible before going to the hospital, and I think she is the main reason that this vision became reality. While I was pregnant, she always checking in with me to see how I felt, emotionally and physically, and to answer any questions I had.  Her support gave me vital confidence going into labor. During labor, Meredith calmly guided us through the process with an amazing intuition. I am still amazed at how she knew exactly what I needed even before I did: getting in the tub, going for a walk, kicking loved ones out of the room :), eating, and when exactly to leave for the hospital. We would have gone way too early! She was also very helpful in explaining what might happen and what options we had. Her knowledge, wonderful massage, pain distracting techniques, and visualization exercises helped me stay at peace and have a natural birth. Just when I thought I couldn’t do it anymore, she pulled out a new “trick.” I truly don’t think I would have been able to resist pain medication without Meredith’s support. Once our daughter was born, she stayed with us at the hospital for a couple of hours to help the baby latch on for the first time, and make sure everyone was content. My husband also felt completely supported and was able to have as stress free an experience as possible. He says he’ll do anything to have Meredith present at our next birth, even if we have to fly her to us!  We are so lucky to have had Meredith as our doula and in our lives.

-Jessica Michelsen

Our birth experience with Meredith was amazing.  She is the most kind, gentle and calming person I know.  She has a way about her that put me at ease during my whole pregnancy, and then at the birth.  It was my first child and my husband and I were very new to the game.  We did not have any background with babies or natural birth, but Meredith spent a lot of time with us and was extremely informative.  She also empowered my husband with both knowledge and courage to know that he was strong enough to handle this adventure we were about to embark on.  At the birth, she exhibited the same calm, but very capable ways and created the opening for the greatest birth experience I could have imagined.  She knew when to insert herself assertively if needed, but she also knew how to blend into the background and let my husband and I share in this miracle.  She is very perceptive, intuitive and truly believes in and respects the beauty of birth.   I could not have imagined experiencing this process without her.  She will always be in our lives and I truly feel is a part of our family.

- Leilani Fraser

Services I Specialize In:

Mom and Baby Services

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