Meet Alexandra Evans | Birth & Postpartum Doula

We had the good fortune of connecting with Alexandra Evans and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alexandra, how does your business help the community?
My doula practice provides invaluable physical, emotional, and educational support to new parents and families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. In a society where there are so many demands, preconceived expectations, and stigmas surrounding parenthood, it is imperative for expectant and new parents (whether they are expecting their first child, second, third, fourth, etc…) to be able to receive “wraparound,” holistic care during a vulnerable, transitional time. My services are just a fraction of what can maximize positive outcomes for parents and families; others may include (but are not limited to) social support, psychotherapy/counseling (which I am currently in graduate school for), lactation support, support groups for specific populations, nutritional support/guidance, continued OGBYN or midwifery care, and self-care. I am always striving to enhance my cultural competence, which is why I love supporting clients across the culturally rich Los Angeles County.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I became a doula in the spring of 2023, not long after beginning my graduate studies in clinical mental health counseling. Upon learning that I have a staunch interest in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), one of my classmates, a former doula herself, recommended that I become a doula to obtain hands-on, practical experience with my population of choice. I knew the experience would be valuable, but I did not expect to fall just as in love with doula work as I am. Nothing brings me greater joy than knowing that I make a positive difference in my clients’ lives, especially during such a transitional period. As a huge proponent of self-advocacy, I enjoy equipping clients with the tools they need to advocate for themselves in the context of pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum–this helps ensure optimal, desired outcomes. Additionally, I feel especially relieved to have pivoted to the birthing world after previously having worked in sports journalism (a predominantly male environment) during college. I am elated to now be in the women’s health field, but I want to affirm that my practice also includes support for individuals and birthing people who do not identify as “women.”

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My go-to spots in LA for non-local visitors include Venice Beach, Malibu, both Getty museums, Griffith Observatory, West Hollywood, Sunset Blvd, Koreatown (I may be biased as I am half Korean myself, but the food there is the absolute best), Mar Vista Farmer’s Market, the Grove, and any Hollywood Blvd attractions that may interest them.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My doula trainers–Kathrin Auger (postpartum), Ana Paula Markel (birth), and Jacoba Cruz-Rodriguez (abortion support); my doula colleagues–regardless of how long they have been practicing, I learn something new from every single doula I interact with, whether it has to do with technique, culture, perspective, interpretation, trauma-informed care, or the like; my amazing, supportive partner, Chris; my dearest friends; and my family. Additionally, I would not be where I am today without the support of my graduate school classmate, Kirsty Sayer, who first encouraged me to pursue doula work!

Website: https://www.alexandraevansdoula.com

Instagram: @alexandraevans.doula

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-l-evans/

Image Credits
Katelyn Fish