2024 UPDATE

Starting May of 2024, I will be unavailable for birth support and services. I am finishing my last year of midwifery school out of state, and plan to relaunch my business as a CA licensed midwife in the Fall of 2025. I am excited to serve North County San Diego when I return with midwifery and full birth/post partum services.

Warmly,
Dara DeSoto

Supporting you every step of the way.

Birth is beautiful, but not easy. Over the last 10 years I’ve supported over 700 births, and experienced the joy and the struggle of birthing women. My heart is to be present with you through the highs and lows of this incredible journey and help you have the birth you want. I also know that it is vital to have support before and after your birth. So, I have a variety of services to help you through pregnancy and into motherhood.

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“Dara has an amazing gift in guiding women
through the birth process,
with so much love and compassion.
The space she holds for her clients in labor
is beautiful and full of love.”

—Rachael Herrera CNM

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With a grateful heart I move into my second year of midwifery school and I add the clinical portion to my journey as I come under the guidance of my midwifery preceptor. Outside of supporting minimal repeat clients as their birth doula, I will be pla

I will never forget hugging this beautiful momma goodbye as she began transition and it was time to go into her birthing hospital. Two years ago, at the height of Covid, as a birth doula, I was no longer allowed to provide secondary support in the ho

What new postpartum mom does not benefit from a little sunshine and a healing abdominal massage? Thank you precious momma for inviting me to share time with you!
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I place my flip flops aside, my everyday, comfy shoe, and I put on my brisk walking shoes. As I enter into this season of life and vocation, I will be intentional with every moment. In humble gratitude, I walk hopeful through the day and for what is

You shot out before we could make it out the front door. Your momma held you skin to skin on her belly before anyone else could touch you. You were pink before your body touched hers and your gentle cry brought peace to all of our hearts.

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Just your midweek reminder of how precious life is. Hold your babies close and live to love generously. There really is no greater purpose.
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If your daughter wants to walk at sunset with you, always say yes! Then go get frozen yogurt!
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Taking a moment. Support matters. Whatever the journey.
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