inclusive, informed, joyful care for life’s transitions
Personalized birth support built intentionally for queer, trans, and intersex people.
services
birth & postpartum prep
birth doula support
medical visit accompaniment
meet andy ramos
meet andy ramos
andy | they/them
I'm a birth and labor doula supporting queer, trans, and intersex folks through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My work is sex positive, trauma-informed, and rooted in joy – I come to doula work from a background in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), as a sex educator and reproductive rights advocate.
My identity as a nonbinary lesbian is at the core of my work. I’ve had wonderful, affirming medical experiences and some less-than-wonderful ones. Medical spaces don't always get it right for queer and trans people. I'm here to advocate for you, protect your dignity, and help you feel secure, comfortable, and celebrated.
what is a doula // why work with a doula
A doula is trained, nonclinical support for pregnancy, labor, and birth - someone whose only job is providing continuous care for you.
I'm not there to catch the baby or make medical calls. A doula helps you understand your options, provides physical and emotional support, and supports you in preparing for your labor, birth, and postpartum.
Pregnancy and birth are some of the hardest things a person can do, and you shouldn't have to navigate them solo.
Research shows doula-supported births tend to mean shorter labors, fewer interventions, and higher satisfaction with the birth experience overall.
Read more on Evidence Based Birth
FAQs
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My perspective is pretty simple: During pregnancy, everyone has a lot of opinions on what you should and shouldn’t do - some are research backed, some aren’t. I’m not here to tell you what to do; I’m here to give you information, support your choices, and make sure you have the best birth experience possible.
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Short answer: yes!
The great thing about doing inclusive work is that it includes everyone. I’m prepared to support folks from all different walks of life through their pregnancies and births.
If my work resonates with you, always feel free to reach out.
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I offer sliding scale payments for all of my services. My prices are a reflection of my work as a newer doula, and the cost of services can be adjusted depending on your financial situation.
schedule a 30-minute intro consult
Our 30-minute virtual consultation is free! We’ll use the 30 minutes to connect, get to know each other and your needs and wants, and make sure we’re the right fit.