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So Zen Birth Services
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Doula · Childbirth class · Service establishment
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Where So Zen Birth Services works
What this center offers
“To be specific, we hadn’t wanted an unmedicated birth, and Shalin was very supportive in planning what kind of medical support my wife wanted without a hint of judgment.”
“We are both first time parents and our decision to find a doula for our birth came from wanting a "home birth" at the hospital.”
“Shalin joined us just 15 minutes later and supported me in getting baby’s first latch to start our breastfeeding journey.”
“She even teaches a straight-forward evidence-based childbirth class that I would HIGHLY recommend every set of new parents take!”
“We are incredibly grateful for the support Shalin and her doula partner Cat provided throughout our journey—from pre-birth preparation to labor and postpartum care.”
What parents say again and again
“To be specific, we hadn’t wanted an unmedicated birth, and Shalin was very supportive in planning what kind of medical support my wife wanted without a hint of judgment.”
“Shalin joined us just 15 minutes later and supported me in getting baby’s first latch to start our breastfeeding journey.”
“We were fortunate to be able to take the EBB birth class with her in addition to having her as our doula through my wife’s pregnancy.”
“We are incredibly grateful for the support Shalin and her doula partner Cat provided throughout our journey—from pre-birth preparation to labor and postpartum care.”
“It was also invaluable to have our postpartum visit where we could all process the whole delivery and accept it as our birth story, with our new tiny little one in our arms.”
What parents say
tl;dr: Shalin is a knowledgeable, resourceful, and well-connected doula who was completely supportive throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Having her as our doula made a world of difference to my experience!
Our daughter was born on December 24th, 2021 at Midtown Birth Center in Sacramento with Shalin by our side. Shalin was an absolutely incredible doula and I am so grateful that she was there to support us during such an important moment in our lives.
Shalin helped us welcome our baby boy into the world last month during our home birth. She has played such an instrumental role in our journey as new parents! From the moment we met her, even over Zoom, we felt how heart-centered, warm, and genuine she is.
My husband and I spent a great deal of time interviewing various doulas around Sacramento and quickly learned that personality is one of our most important factors in choosing a doula. Shalin had just the right level of energy, calm, motivation that we needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is So Zen Birth Services a freestanding birth center or a hospital unit?
- Their public listing categorizes them as doula and childbirth class, not a hospital maternity unit. Ask them directly where births take place and how they coordinate with hospitals, and confirm the details with your provider.
- Does So Zen Birth Services offer water birth?
- Water birth isn't mentioned in the public information we have for So Zen Birth Services. If a birthing tub matters to you, ask the facility directly — options change, and our data may not capture everything they offer.
- Does So Zen Birth Services accept insurance or Medicaid?
- Their public listing or website mentions insurance or Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan and by service, so verify your specific plan directly with the facility and your insurer before you commit.
- Where does So Zen Birth Services work?
- They're a service-area practice based in Dixon, California — rather than a single facility address, they serve families across the area. Ask whether your location falls inside their coverage when you inquire.
- How do I get in touch or see the facility?
- Reach out through their website — use the website link above. Most birth centers and hospital maternity units offer tours — it's the best way to get your questions answered before you decide.
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