Postpartum Doula Support Circle: Virtual

Amanda Scharpf is a mother of one daughter (now 2 years old) and a fairly new postpartum doula. I was inspired after my own postpartum experience to somehow help other moms and find ways to advocate for and deepen the conversation around women’s needs for postpartum support. Since completing the training at Natural Resources last November I’ve supported mothers both in-person and virtually. I’m also a certified Elimination Communication coach and a co-collaborator of San Francisco Go Diaper Free. I balance the part-time doula work with being a mom and my other part-time job. While the dance can be hectic at times it fills my heart and I’m enjoying each step. It’s definitely been an interesting year as a new postpartum doula -- but I’m excited and hopeful that the direction, diversity and availability of postpartum support will expand in the years to come.

Elena Sanchez, also known as Mama Elena! I am a birth and postpartum doula. I was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and have lived in San Francisco since 1998. Being raised in Guadalajara, I learned many of my “Abuela’s” secrets which I love to integrate into my doula practice. Since moving to San Francisco at age 18, I have worked in many settings, giving me a wide variety of experiences that I bring to what I do with passion. I am also a proud mama of a 17 year old human!