Supporting Women in San Diego
As a mother turned doula and now a midwife, I have seen firsthand the profound impact of comprehensive birth and postpartum support. It is the cornerstone of a mother’s well-being and the key to a gentle, supported transition for her newborn.
A deep desire to serve and advocate drives everything I do. Through my clinical practice, I prioritize being a steadfast presence for my clients. Through my personal experience as a mother, I am deeply committed to helping families thrive, rather than just manage, as they adapt to the rhythms of life with a new baby.
You deserve to have options, a voice, and true choices in your childbirth experience. By valuing education, preparation, and continuous presence, I strive to create an environment where you feel fully supported—because a supported mother is one who experiences better outcomes and flourishes in motherhood.
I would be honored to connect with you and support the beautiful process of growing your family.
My family…. Hannah, Peter, Brooklyn, PJ, me, Isaac, Kaya
What People Are Saying
Inviting Dara to be apart of our birth team was our best decision surrounding the birth of our first baby.
— Ellen Sieck
Dara blew my expectations out of the water, especially given the additional challenges that COVID-19 posed.
— Heidi Wang
She is vastly knowledgeable, incredibly gifted at what she does and she has the most warm and beautiful personality. I cannot recommend her enough!
— Jessa
Dara was an absolute lifesaver as a lactation consultant.
— Brooke
Licensure & Credentials
Licensed Midwife – Medical Board of California
Licensed Midwife – Idaho Board of Nursing
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) – NARM
Certifications & Advanced Clinical Training
Bachelor’s of Science in Midwifery – Mercy in Action College of Midwifery
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AAP (Active)
CPR & BLS – American Red Cross (Active)
Certified Lactation Education Counselor (CLEC) – UC San Diego
Helping Mothers and Babies Survive – Master Course (2024)
San Diego Midwife – Assistant student midwife (2022–2024)
New Beginnings Birth Center – Primary student midwife (2024–2025)
Spinning Babies® – Gail Tully, CPM (2014)
DONA International Certified Birth Doula (2013)
Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypno-Doula (2015)
CAPPA Postpartum Care Training (2015)
Midwifery Assistant Training – Beach Cities Midwifery (2015)
