Joanne Gomez Knupp RN, CD, CCE, CLE

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
San Francisco, California
26 years of experience
About me

Hello! I am the owner and nursing director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. Our office serves both Northern and Southern CA. We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

Education

Bachelors in Nursing (1998)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification (1996)

Memberships and affiliations

AWHONN

Credentials
CCE RNC-OB CD
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Videography Brain Based Hypnotherapy Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Photography Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Doula Trainer Family Planning Fathers' Issues Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Infant Care Labor Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Neonatal Resuscitation Program Postpartum Care Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Prenatal Life Relaxation Techniques Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth Yoga
Languages

English, Spanish

Accepted insurances
Anthem Blue Cross Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield CalViva Health GWH-Cigna (formerly Great West Healthcare) Health Plan of San Joaquin Health Plan of San Mateo Kaiser Permanente
Service introduction

We offer childbirth education classes, newborn care classes, Lamaze, birth photography, belly casting, baby wearing, and placenta encapsulation. We serve LA, Bay Area, and the Central Valley.

Upcoming classes
RN Led Womb to World Childbirth Education Series
Online event
RN-Led Childbirth Education Series: Our comprehensive childbirth education series is designed and taught by an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in labor, delivery, and postpartum care. This multi-session program prepares expectant parents with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for a safe, informed, and empowering birth experience. Through engaging discussions, hands-on practice, and evidence-based information, participants will learn: • Stages of Labor – What to expect physically and emotionally • Comfort Measures – Breathing, relaxation, positioning, and partner support • Medical Interventions – Understanding your options and making informed decisions • Pain Management – Both natural and medical methods • Postpartum Recovery – Healing, self-care, and emotional well-being • Newborn Care – Feeding, soothing, and safety basics Whether you are planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or home birth, this series equips you and your partner with practical tools to navigate your journey confidently. Benefits of an RN-Led Class: • Instruction from a licensed healthcare professional with direct experience in maternity care • Real-world insights from years of supporting families through birth • Current, evidence-based guidance aligned with best practices in maternal and newborn care Format: 6-week series | 2 hours per class | Small group setting for personalized attention Who Should Attend: Expectant parents and their support person(s), regardless of birth plan or experience level.
$350.00
USD
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