Stephanie Mercado Christopherson

Full Spectrum Doula

About Me

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I'm a compassionate, certified community-based doula and lactation education specialist who is deeply committed to reproductive justice, health equity, and empowering families through education and evidence-based care. My work is rooted in culturally responsive support, holistic care, and advocacy, walking alongside birthing individuals through every stage of pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.

I believe that every birthing person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported, regardless of their background, zip code, or circumstances. My experience working within communities that have historically been failed by the healthcare system has shaped the way I show up for every family I serve. I bring both practical skill and genuine compassion to my work, advocating fiercely for your rights, your voice, and your birth experience at every turn.

As a birth equity advocate, I specialize in culturally responsive care that honors your values, your identity, and your vision for birth and parenthood. Whether you're planning a home birth, birth center, or hospital birth, my approach centers on staying current with evidence-based information while empowering you to make the best decisions for your unique family. I'm passionate about closing the gaps in maternal health outcomes, because every family deserves not just to survive this journey, but to truly thrive through it.

Specialties

  • Trauma-informed
  • LQBTQ+
  • first-time parents
  • Lactation Education
  • Postpartum Care
  • Prenatal Education
  • Birthing Comfort Measures.

Services Offered

  • Prenatal Care
  • In-Person Labor & Birth Support
  • Postpartum Care
  • Pregnancy Loss Support
  • Virtual Labor & Birth Support
  • Extended In-Home Postpartum Care
SPECIALITIES
High-Risk
First Time Parents
Ayurvedic Belly Binding
Warm oil ‘massage’
Pregnancy Loss
Services OFFERED
Pregnancy Loss Support
Virtual Labor & Birth Support
Extended In-Home Postpartum Care
IVF Support
Initial Consultation Session
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Care
In-Person Labor & Birth Support
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