Hi, I’m Andria,

Hi, I’m Andria Foydl, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, & Lactation Counselor.

You are probably wondering who I am and why I could be a loving doula for you or someone you know.

Well, It All Started Here:
I have often found myself wishing I had known about doulas before I had my five children lying on my back in a hospital bed feeling alone and like I had no voice, no choice or alternatives to epidurals each time.

Likewise, as a postpartum mom, I struggled with all the things: bloody nipples and painful breasts; long-lasting postpartum depression; pressure to "bounce back" and continue homemaking for the family; distracted and limited support from partner and family; and very little knowledge of cues and normal milestones for my babies.

Of course my kiddos all survived my "learning on the job without a manual" but it was definitely the hard way. I did my best and I know that's what you want, too.

Great News!
I understand so much more now and I want to share it with every mama who wants to hear, see, and feel gentler more supportive care.

I'll stand by you no matter what choices you make as your birth and postpartum experiences unfold. I'll talk to you about BRAIN (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and choosing Nothing as an option) so you can make your own decisions and advocate for your desires.

I am here to offer the kind of steady, heart-centered support I wish every family had: the kind that says, “I’ve got you and you're ok”—especially when you feel like you're falling apart.

My Doula History
While raising my five kids and before moving to Sacramento in 2017, I lived in Eugene, Oregon. I worked as a DONA certified birth and postpartum doula, a trained ICEA childbirth educator, and a certified Parent Educator for the Happiest Baby on the Block.

While living in Oregon, I also had the amazing opportunity to serve as the Executive Director for WellMama - Mental Support for Parents and Caregivers. Now that I've been in Sacramento for the past several years, I've had time between nonprofit management and corporate HR roles to settle back into my love for postpartum doula support and infant care.