Liz Gerber
Postpartum Doula
The Support You Deserve
Hiking above Grinnell Lake in Glacier National Park.
A seasoned nanny and babysitter, I first came across the term "postpartum doula" only a few years ago. I was familiar with the work of midwives and birth doulas, but it didn't occur to me there was a term (as well as a profession) associated with the special attention, education, and care that can (and should) be provided to all families during the fourth trimester (the days and weeks immediately following birth). I soon recognized my calling to this field. I am wholeheartedly committed to helping parents make an easy transition into parenthood, and am honored to make such meaningful contributions to my community.
I was formally trained through DONA International and continue my postpartum doula education through resources and workshops offered in the Bay Area. I am a part of the Bay Area Doula Network and a member of Doulahood.
Originally from New Jersey, I earned my bachelors and master's degrees in literature and writing in Virginia, and spent a few years living and working in Washington, DC. I have been a San Francisco resident since 2015, working as a fundraising professional for several well-known arts organizations in the area while simultaneously training to become a postpartum doula. I enjoy running, spending time with my friends and their kids, baking pies, embroidery, and exploring all the food, art, and nature that Northern California has to offer.
Some kind words
Holding my friend's daughter in Nov 2019.