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What is

Costa Rican Doula?

Is a maternal support initiative that offers compassionate care throughout fertility, pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We work from a place of presence, respect, and informed guidance, meeting each person where they are. Our mission includes supporting young teenagers who experience pregnancy without access to adequate resources or doula care. We provide emotional support, education, and accompaniment during pregnancy and postpartum. Through connection to community networks, we help young mothers build stability and confidence. We believe every person deserves support, dignity, and the opportunity to continue their education and well-being.

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About Your Doula

Maria Garro

Doula, Founder and Prenatal Yoga Teacher

Maria Garro is a Costa Rican doula, prenatal yoga instructor, and maternal support professional dedicated to offering compassionate, thoughtful, and personalized care to growing families. Certified as a doula in 2019 with Mamasol Costa Rica, Maria brings together years of experience in birth support, mindfulness, and user-centered design to create deeply meaningful experiences for mothers and their families.

Why Maria Garro Is the Right Doula for Your Family

Maria believes that every family is unique—and so is every birth. Her approach is rooted in presence, empathy, and active listening, allowing her to truly understand each family’s values, concerns, and expectations. She takes the time to build trust, create emotional safety, and ensure that every mother feels seen, heard, and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, Maria adapts her support to each family’s rhythm, culture, and personal journey. Her calm and grounded presence helps families feel confident and informed, no matter the type of birth they choose.

The Costa Rican Doula

Approach to Holistic Accompaniment

A User Experience Approach to Motherhood Support

Every journey is designed around the real needs, emotions, and decisions of each family.

A Holistic, Family-Centered
Experience Journey

Care extends beyond the mother to include partners, babies, and the wider family system.

Research-Based Guidance and Informed Care Experience

All support is grounded in current research, evidence-based practices, and continuous education.

Benefits of Having a Doula

Costa Rican Doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, helping families feel calmer, more confident, and better prepared to make informed decisions. Doulas create a sense of safety and continuity of care, supporting communication, reducing stress, and honoring each family’s values and choices.

Costa Rican Doula approaches this support through a user-experience–centered, holistic, and research-based model that meets families where they are, adapts to their unique rhythm, and integrates evidence-based guidance with compassionate presence. The result is a grounded, family-centered experience that empowers mothers and families while fostering wellbeing, connection, and trust throughout the entire journey.

My Birth Doula Services

My birth doula services in San José, Heredia, Alajuela, and Cartago in Costa Rica are thoughtfully designed to support families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum—regardless of birth plan, background, or prior experience. I offer personalized prenatal preparation sessions, continuous emotional and physical support during labor and birth, and attentive care for hospital, home, and cesarean births. Postpartum emotional support is also an essential part of my work, helping families integrate the birth experience and navigate the first weeks with confidence and care. With flexible scheduling and a family-centered, research-informed approach, my doula services adapt to your lifestyle and unique journey, creating a supportive, calm, and empowering experience for you and your family.

The Costa Rican Doula

Main Services

Rebozo Technique

A traditional Mexican technique using a woven shawl to gently rock, support, and relax the body. Helpful for releasing tension, encouraging optimal baby positioning, and offering deep comfort.

Aromatherapy for Birth & Relaxation

Use of carefully selected essential oils to promote calm, grounding, focus, and comfort. Aromatherapy can support emotional balance and help the body relax during labor and postpartum.

Prenatal Yoga

Gentle, pregnancy-safe movements that improve mobility, breathing, and body awareness. Supports comfort during pregnancy and prepares the body and mind for labor.

Active Listening & Emotional Support

A safe, non-judgmental space where you can express fears, expectations, and emotions. Feeling heard reduces stress and builds confidence throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Birth Preparation & Education

Clear, evidence-based information about labor, birth options, and interventions so families can make informed decisions with confidence.

Partner Support & Guidance

Helping partners feel confident and involved by showing them how to offer comfort, touch, and emotional support during labor.

Breathing & Pain-Coping Techniques

Guided breathing patterns and focus techniques that help manage contractions, reduce fear, and support endurance during labor.

Labor Positioning & Movement Guidance

Hands-on guidance with positions and movement that can ease discomfort, support progress in labor, and help baby descend effectively.

Postpartum Emotional Support

Gentle follow-up care focused on emotional wellbeing, processing the birth experience, and supporting the transition into parenthood.

Doula Plans

1 Birth Companion, $600

Birth Companion Doula Package: For Hospital, Home, Natural, or C-Section Births

Our Birth Companion Doula Package offers personalized, professional support designed to empower mothers and their families through any birth experience – whether in a hospital or at home, a natural birth, or a C-section. We’re committed to providing calm, confidence, and practical knowledge, respecting each family’s decisions for a safe and empowering birth.

All-inclusive support for just ₡300,000 colones.

What’s Included:

  • 1. Birth Preparation and Planning Planning sessions to help you and your partner define your desires and needs for birth. This includes creating a personalized birth plan that covers all options, whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, C-section, or natural delivery.

  • 2. Emotional Support and Stress Management Dedicated space for listening and emotional support to reduce fear and anxiety. We’ll provide relaxation tools and breathing techniques tailored to your expected birth type, be it natural, hospital, or C-section.

  • 3. Continuous Labor Support Continuous presence and practical support throughout labor, both in the hospital and at home. We’ll help you manage discomfort with comfort techniques like massage, breathing, and visualization. For C-sections, we offer emotional support before and after the procedure.

  • 4. Immediate Postpartum Guidance Guidance on the first hours of contact with your baby, initiating breastfeeding, and techniques to promote immediate bonding between mother and baby. This includes practical advice based on your birth setting and type of delivery.

  • 5. Access to Resources and Support Networks Information on additional support options, from support groups to maternal and child health specialists, ensuring your family has everything it needs during this crucial stage.

This package is designed to offer a positive, respectful, and empowering birth experience, providing comprehensive support regardless of your chosen birth location or method.

Virtual Doula Support Package

Our Virtual Doula Support Package is designed to provide comprehensive, professional support to mothers and their families from the comfort of their own homes, no matter the distance. Through online sessions, we offer personalized guidance and companionship before, during, and after birth, adapting to each family’s unique needs and ensuring a positive, empowering experience.

What’s Included:

1. Virtual Birth Preparation Online sessions to help you and your partner plan your birth, answer questions, and create a birth plan that reflects your wishes, whether you’re aiming for a home birth, hospital birth, or C-section.

2. Emotional Support & Relaxation Techniques Guidance on stress management and breathing techniques, alongside emotional support to reduce anxiety and build confidence in the birthing process.

3. Virtual Labor Assistance Real-time support via video calls or messaging to guide you through labor with comfort techniques, positions, and tips for natural pain management.

4. Immediate Postpartum Guidance Virtual support in the first hours after birth to help with initiating breastfeeding, fostering bonding with your baby, and providing advice on postpartum self-care for the mother.

5. Access to Digital Resources & Support Networks Information on online resources, support groups, and other virtual services that can be helpful during the postpartum period, providing a remote support network.

This virtual support package offers a complete and accessible alternative, providing the same level of care and support as an in-person service, but remotely, to adapt to each family’s circumstances.

Postpartum Doula Package for Families (Two Weeks)

3 Postpartum Visits for ₡200,000 colones

Our Postpartum Doula Package is designed to support families during the adaptive period after birth, offering peace of mind, valuable information, and emotional support. We focus on helping families navigate this stage consciously and healthily, promoting the well-being of the mother, baby, and their loved ones.

What’s Included:

1. In-Home Support Visits Three in-person or virtual sessions (as needed) over two weeks to help you adapt to postpartum life. We’ll provide practical assistance for the mother’s physical and emotional recovery, offer newborn care tips, and help create new family routines.

2. Breastfeeding & Feeding Guidance Expert guidance on breastfeeding, including positioning, techniques, and managing common challenges. We’ll also provide information on complementary feeding and proper nutrition for both mother and baby.

3. Emotional Support & Active Listening Dedicated space for active listening and emotional support for both parents. We’ll share stress and anxiety management techniques and provide advice for self-care during the postpartum period.

4. Bonding & Early Stimulation Guidance Activities and suggestions to strengthen the bond between your baby and parents. We’ll introduce early stimulation techniques tailored to each stage of your baby’s development.

5. Access to Resources & Support Networks Information on local health services, support groups, and other community resources. We’ll also provide contacts for maternal and child health specialists if you need additional care.

This package is crafted to support families through this beautiful and challenging stage, helping you strengthen bonds and experience postpartum with serenity and confidence.

Prenatal Companion Package: Prenatal Yoga, Hypnobirthing & Pilates Ball

This package is designed to prepare mothers physically, mentally, and emotionally for birth, integrating prenatal yoga, hypnobirthing techniques, and Pilates ball exercises. Through 10 personalized sessions, this companionship fosters a deep connection with your body and baby, promoting a more conscious, calm, and empowering birth experience.

Get 2 Yoga and Pilates Classes (45 minutes each) for ₡95,000 colones!

 

What’s Included:

1. 10 Prenatal Yoga Classes Prenatal yoga routines adapted to each stage of pregnancy. These poses strengthen and increase body flexibility, helping to reduce common discomforts and preparing your body for labor.

2. Hypnobirthing Techniques Instruction in hypnobirthing techniques to promote deep relaxation and reduce fear and discomfort during labor. This includes breathing practices, visualization, and positive affirmations to empower you for a serene birth.

3. Pilates Ball Exercises Learn how to use a Pilates ball to improve posture, strengthen your pelvic floor, and alleviate lower back and hip tension. These exercises are ideal for preparing your body for labor and facilitating mobility during birth.

4. Personalized Guidance & Follow-Up Personalized follow-up to adapt each class to your individual needs, ensuring the support is safe and effective at every stage of your pregnancy.

5. Supplementary Resources & Materials Access to supportive materials like videos and at-home practice guides, so you can continue with the techniques and exercises on your own time.

This comprehensive companion package combines prenatal yoga, hypnobirthing, and Pilates ball exercises to offer you complete and conscious preparation, promoting physical and emotional well-being throughout your pregnancy.

Contact Information

How do I know when to reach out?

When your body whispers,
when your soul asks for support,
and when the journey feels too big to walk alone.

Let's Connect!

Reach out to schedule a consultation or ask any questions you might have.

I’d love to hear from you!

 mariajose.garrocamacho@gmail.com

+ 506 8654-2776

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