In the Waiting Doula Services

02/21/2026

Altar work

01/16/2026

First birth for ITWDS LLC, congratulations to the amazing family! Dad did some amazing advocacy for mom’s delayed cord clamping! Straight told the doctor what’s up! I was impressed. This is my first birth of the year of 2026! Let’s go, congratulations to the family!

01/16/2026

This mama labored for five long days — in deep pain, sent home from the hospital twice for “not being in active labor.”

When will the system truly listen to women?
When will our Latina mothers be heard?
When will real concerns be believed instead of dismissed?

At just 1 cm, she felt her baby so low, deep in her body. I spent a few hours with her doing Miles Circuits, offering warmth and comfort. The heating pad brought only temporary relief. By 11 AM on 1/15, the intensity was undeniable. A warm bath couldn’t ease it anymore.

She made the informed decision to return to the hospital. And just as she arrived — her waters broke.
Still, she waited in triage for three hours while in labor.

After shift change, she chose an epidural — and everything softened.
Her body opened.
5 cm. Then 7 cm, with a second bulge of waters.
Within two hours, she was 9.5 cm.

Moments later, that same beautiful bag appeared, and we could see sweet baby boy’s hair.

The doctor came in to check station and break her waters — but her baby was already gliding into the world.
She pushed about 15 times, and her son arrived.

And in that moment, she was birthed too.

The sacredness of birth always brings me back to gratitude — witnessing that first look between parents, their eyes meeting over the miracle they created together.

Thank you to this family for trusting me in one of the most sacred moments of their lives. 🤍

12/20/2025

12/20/2025

🤰💖Welcoming a new baby is a monumental moment, and In the Waiting Doula Services offers incredible support for Bakersfield families! Nikki Avila, your dedicated doula, provides emotional, physical, and educational guidance through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She's there to empower you to have a positive and confident birth experience, truly "holding space" for you during this special time.

What's one thing you're looking forward to most about welcoming a new little one?

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06/13/2025

I love musicals, always have always will!

02/23/2025

Here’s a revised version of our upcoming 1:1 virtual courses (in-person available for those in Fresno and Clovis). This is a comprehensive, evidence-based informational course to help set you up for self-advocation and knowledge!!

No classes the month of April as I’ll be out of town for a conference. Email 📧 to inquire! Mahalo 🌺

02/19/2025

Excited to attend this year's Kern County Perinatal Symposium.

Email from California Health Collaborative Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Kern County Perinatal Symposium! Secure your spot today to explore the latest advancements in perinatal care, co

01/21/2025

2025 is hitting different!

12/08/2024

The audacity! This man murdered a patient, you heard me!

A Los Angeles obstetrician-gynecologist has been accused by state regulators of s*xually harassing a patient, including by offering to pay her for s*x and be her “sugar daddy.”
Naim was previously placed on probation by the medical board after the death of Kira Johnson, whose passing led to a public outcry and drew federal attention to the treatment of pregnant Black patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Naim, who treated Johnson before her death, completed his probation two years ago.
Los Angeles Times