Raven Thomas, Marisol Ramirez and Nikki Avila at the 2025 Kern Perinatal Symposium as a exhibitor

In the Waiting Doula Services
Compassionate Support for Every Journey

Now Welcoming New Team Members!

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of In the Waiting Doula Services, now offering even more personalized care with the addition of two incredible doulas!

On March 1st, with the encouragement of Marisol Ramirez, Nikki Avila made the exciting decision to partner with Marisol and Raven Thomas, working together under In the Waiting Doula Services to provide expanded and holistic support for families.

Meet Our Team:

🌿 Nikki Avila – Founder, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Certified Hypnobabies Instructor Providing compassionate birth support, education, and advocacy.

🌿 Marisol Ramirez – Birth & Postpartum Doula Offering gentle and knowledgeable support through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, ensuring families feel nurtured every step of the way.

🌿 Raven Thomas – Full-Spectrum Doula, Bodywork Specialist Specializing in postpartum care, massage, and holistic healing to support physical recovery and emotional well-being.

Our Services Include:

  • Birth & postpartum doula support

  • Comfort measures & labor preparation

  • Hypnobabies childbirth education

  • Bodywork & postpartum massage

  • Lactation & newborn care guidance

  • Emotional & mental well-being support

  • Belly binding

  • Bone closing ceremony

We are here to support you through every step of your journey!

We need help we need support and we need commUNITY.

Black and Indigenous Mother’s are dying due to medical negligence and incompetence. We are here to help protect, witness and empower.