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Company:	Alisa Okamoto Doula Services
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Web site:	www.alisaokamoto.com
City:	Encinitas
State:	CA
Zip Code:	92024
Country:	USA
Phone #:	(858) 342-2122
Type of Services:	Birth Doula, Other Services
Profile Information:	My dream of becoming a mother came true in 2005 when I gave birth to my first-born son. However, the birth was not at all what I envisioned. The OB explained to me just moments after my C-section that "my pelvis would never tolerate a natural birth". Not only was I disappointed about this birth experience, my hopes were also destroyed of how I would give birth in the future. I questioned, I researched and learned everything surrounding VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). I trusted my instincts, trusted my body and continued on my journey to a hospital VBAC in 2007 and beautiful homebirth in 2010. I believe birth is strong and birth is sacred. It is a true honor to support women on a journey of their own. ---------- Alisa Okamoto is a DONA trained doula. She is the local co-leader of ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) of San Diego and has had two VBACs of her own. A former teacher, Alisa has a Bachelors Degree in Studio Art and Masters Degree in Education. She is passionate about supporting women throughout their pregnancy and empowering women to give birth their way. Alisa lives in Encinitas, CA with her husband Cameron and three children Evan, Vivian and Vans.