Hi, I’m zORA bOWMAN.
Certified Postpartum Doula, and Certified
Lactation Specialist
for families in the Bay Area since 2018.
I come from a line of women whose passion is caring for parents and babies. My own mother (a public health nurse) is my inspiration. Her example taught me how wonderful it is to create lasting positive changes for new families. Every day I find fulfillment in the big and little moments of success that my clients and I work towards together. Whether it’s a parent taking a much needed nap, finding a new feeding position that really works, or processing a difficult birth story, each milestone makes my job the best ever!
I grew up in Mendocino, California with a lot of freedom to run around with my younger sister, who was my very first baby obsession. She was also my first childcare experiment. Poor Alana. I bossed her around, smothered her, and proudly announced to anyone and everyone that she was MY baby. My love of caring for babies had just begun. I went on to teach preschool, nanny, au pair, work at an orphanage in Northern India, receive my Postpartum Doula training from Natural Resources in San Francisco CA. and Lactation Specialist training from With Child Breastfeeding Support Services in Santa Rosa CA. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Nursing-Midwifery.
I graduated from Bard College in upstate New York in 2014 with a BA in Human Rights. My path eventually led away from the grant writing and ethics studies that I once thought would constitute my career. But, I think that being a doula has just as much to do with my humanities degree. Quality family support is a human right. Confident parents who’ve been cared for, listened to, and gently coached by a great postpartum doula will help their children (and the whole wide world) thrive.
Every family is a joy to work with! I have a special place in my heart for queer families, single parents, and parents in recovery. I have personal and work experience in these areas. If you do too, let’s chat about how I can support your needs.
My Approach
My mission as your postpartum doula is to increase your confidence and your parental intuition. You are the one who knows your body and your baby the best. I will be there with the experience and training to back you up. I’ll help make your life easier so you can enjoy your babymoon to the fullest.