Ronit April: Birth Doula • Postpartum Care • Massage Therapy

Ronit April: Birth Doula • Postpartum Care • Massage Therapy Supporting families through every stage of the journey — birth doula care, postpartum support, Spinning Babies® techniques, and therapeutic massage.

Mind, body, and touch working together for holistic healing and a confident, connected start to parenthood I support families through the powerful transitions of birth and early parenthood with a blend of knowledge, care, and touch. As a certified birth doula, I provide emotional, physical, and informational guidance to help you prepare for labor with confidence and clarity. My postpartum doula services bring calm and practical support into your home, ensuring you and your family feel nurtured in those tender early weeks. Alongside doula care, I offer Spinning Babies® techniques for optimal fetal positioning and a smoother birthing experience, as well as massage therapy — from soothing prenatal massage to restorative bodywork that aids recovery. My holistic approach weaves together mind, body, and touch to empower your unique journey into parenthood.

11/21/2025

🌸 Your Birth. Your Choices. My Support. 🌸Every birth is different, but one thing stays the same — the power of feeling s...
11/18/2025

🌸 Your Birth. Your Choices. My Support. 🌸

Every birth is different, but one thing stays the same — the power of feeling supported.

As your birth doula, I bring calm presence, deep knowledge, and hands-on care to help you feel grounded and confident through every decision. Whether your path includes natural labor, an epidural, or anything in between, I’m there to help you navigate with clarity, compassion, and strength.

💜 Birth prep sessions and partner guidance
💜 Comfort techniques and Spinning Babies support
💜 Emotional reassurance and advocacy
💜 Gentle birth photography to capture the moment you meet your baby

“Ronit was everything I needed — experienced, knowledgeable, and calming. She supported every decision I made.” — First-time mom, California"

📩 Ready to feel informed, empowered, and supported? Let’s connect and plan your birth journey together. https://www.ronitaprilv.com/

"Birth will ask things of you that you can’t fully prepare for in advance.Support makes the difference.I show up as the ...
11/12/2025

"Birth will ask things of you that you can’t fully prepare for in advance.
Support makes the difference.

I show up as the steady one in the room.
The voice that helps you breathe again.
The hands that know how to support your body.
The person who helps you feel informed without feeling overwhelmed.

No rushing you. No scripting your experience.
Just real support, real knowledge, real presence.

If you want a doula who meets you where you are, works with your body, your choices, and your rhythm, I might be your person.

Reach out. Let’s see if we’re the right match. 🤍 https://www.ronitaprilv.com/birth-doula-package

🌿 Spinning Babies®: Balance, Movement & Ease for Birth 🌿Congratulations on your pregnancy journey! 🌸 Your body is doing ...
11/06/2025

🌿 Spinning Babies®: Balance, Movement & Ease for Birth 🌿

Congratulations on your pregnancy journey! 🌸 Your body is doing something extraordinary—and how it moves, balances, and aligns can make a big difference in your birth experience.

As a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, I offer hands-on prenatal bodywork that helps your baby find the best position for birth, supporting smoother, more comfortable labor.

Each session focuses on:
✨ Creating balance in your pelvis and hips
✨ Easing tension and improving comfort
✨ Using breath, movement, and alignment for body awareness
✨ Supporting optimal fetal positioning and smoother labor

Whether you’re preparing for birth, facing a breech baby, or simply want to feel more at ease in your body, this work helps you and your baby move together with harmony and grace.

📩 Ready to prepare your body and baby for birth?
Book your personalized Spinning Babies® session today and discover the difference balance can make.
https://www.ronitaprilv.com/spinning-babies

Meeting with my birthing clients at 36 weeks. Packet with lots of information to check and practice, Tens Unit loner, an...
11/04/2025

Meeting with my birthing clients at 36 weeks. Packet with lots of information to check and practice, Tens Unit loner, and their special Rebozo to use during labor and after. This is my favorite part of our doula support journey 🐣

🌸 Postpartum Care That Nurtures You as You Nurture Your Baby 🌸The weeks after birth are tender, transformative, and some...
10/31/2025

🌸 Postpartum Care That Nurtures You as You Nurture Your Baby 🌸

The weeks after birth are tender, transformative, and sometimes overwhelming. Having the right support can make all the difference. As your postpartum doula, I bring warmth, experience, and care to help you rest, recover, and step into parenthood with confidence.

Here’s how I can support you:
✨ Emotional reassurance and a calm, nonjudgmental presence
✨ Breast/chest/bottle-feeding and lactation guidance
✨ Nourishing meals, light housekeeping, and baby laundry
✨ Newborn care—swaddling, bathing, soothing, and babywearing
✨ Time for you to shower, rest, and recharge
✨ Partner support and communication tools for this new chapter

This is more than help—it’s holistic care for your whole family. 💜

📩 Ready to feel supported and cared for in your postpartum journey?\

Book your free 20-minute consultation to see how we can create a plan that fits your family’s needs.
https://www.ronitaprilv.com/postpartum-services

🌸 Your Birth, Fully Supported — Mind, Body & Heart 🌸Bringing new life into the world is one of the most profound experie...
10/25/2025

🌸 Your Birth, Fully Supported — Mind, Body & Heart 🌸

Bringing new life into the world is one of the most profound experiences you’ll ever have—and you deserve to feel confident, calm, and cared for every step of the way.

My Birth Doula Package is designed to support you from pregnancy through postpartum with a full range of personalized care:

💜 Free Consultation – Let’s connect to see if we’re the right match.
💜 Prenatal Visits – Two 90-minute sessions to prepare, plan, and personalize your birth.
💜 Due Date Massage – Relax your body and calm your mind before labor begins.
💜 Labor Support – Continuous emotional, physical, and informational care using the Spinning Babies® approach.
💜 TENS Unit Loan – For natural pain relief during labor.
💜 Baby’s First Feeding Support – Gentle, informed help for your first moments together.
💜 Birth Photos – Real, loving, powerful moments captured naturally.
💜 Postpartum Visit – Guidance for recovery, nursing, and newborn care.

This is your story, your body, your birth. I’m here to walk beside you with warmth, skill, and heart.

📩 Ready to feel supported from the first contraction to the first cuddle?

Book your complimentary consultation today and let’s prepare for a birth experience that feels truly yours.

https://www.ronitaprilv.com/birth-doula-package

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Ronit April is a skilled certified massage therapist with more than 15 years of experience.A 5 star rated specialist on Yelp who mixes a number of powerful modalities including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Lower Back Pain, and Reiki. Her distinctive approach showcases the ability to customize the sessions to the needs of each individual. She blends her styles for ultimate healing, and with focused intuition, she meets each client’s needs. Ronit started practicing Bodywork in 1998 and graduated from the San Francisco School of Massage in 2005. For the past few years, she has been an active teacher assistant at the San Francisco School of Massage.