About Bundles of Joy
At Bundles of Joy, Kim Knapp, a San Francisco-based birth doula, provides compassionate, evidence-based support for families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With a love for childbirth woven into her DNA, Kim brings a wealth of experience, empathy, and advocacy to every birthing journey.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Kim is committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces for all families. Whether you’re expecting your first child or adding to your growing family, Kim’s warm presence and treasure chest of tools ensure you’ll feel prepared for an amazing birth experience.
What I Offer
As a birth doula, my treasure chest of prenatal information and expert pain management techniques will support you in preparation for your labor and delivery experience and help keep you as comfortable as possible during your labor.
Together, we will ensure you know what to expect and have all the information you need to feel confident about your birth.
During labor I use many relaxation techniques including massage, counter-pressure and hydrotherapy. I will practice many laboring positions with you and your partner before you are actually in labor to ensure you feel confident and prepared when labor begins and before heading to the medical facility.
I provide continuity of care while helping you stay relaxed and focused throughout labor and birthing.
I also incorporate many methods to keep partners engaged in ways for both of you to feel the inclusion and importance of a supportive partner.
In our first meeting I will gift you a birth ball and demonstrate how to use this effectively to prepare your body to birth your baby. My demonstration will also include why and how these movements help.
At our last in-person meeting I will provide you with a TENS unit for you to use throughout your labor. This unit is specially designed for pregnant people for relief during labor.
Throughout our time together I will use my knowledge, training and experience as a birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator and childbirth educator to ensure you are empowered, confident and prepared for your labor, your birth and your first few days postpartum.
See My Package page to learn about my package details.
Book a free 30 minute consultation with me here:
calendly.com/thatdoulakim
or email me for additional availability
thatdoulakim@gmail.com
Every Family Is Beautiful
I can't wait to meet yours!
VOICES OF GRATITUDE:
We are so thrilled to have chosen Kim as our doula! She was simply essential throughout the entire process, everything we could have hoped for in a doula and more. She is so incredibly knowledgeable about the entire birth process. We had three great sessions with her to prepare for the birth, full of information and tips, giving us confidence ahead of the day itself. She was always responsive over text. The real value came during the birth itself. We ended up having a somewhat complicated birth process, and Kim was such an amazing support throughout it. She provided emotional support, she helped us navigate medical choices as they came up, and she made sure the nursing staff and doctors always knew what was going on. She was a great advocate for us, but always in a way that put us in the driver seat. She always laid our decisions clearly and then put our preferences first, only sharing her opinion when we explicitly asked for it. She knew just what to say to my wife throughout the process to help her through it. I truly can’t imagine the birth process without her, she made a challenging process so much better. I highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great doula!
- Jason and Katie
We loved working with Kim and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a birth doula. From our initial Zoom consultation, my husband and I immediately felt comfortable with Kim and like we had a connection with her. We were struck by her empathetic but direct manner and her commitment to allowing us to have our birth, our way. Each prenatal appointment with Kim was so helpful - she was patient, extremely knowledgeable, answered all of our questions easily, and took the time to get to know us as a couple. She taught the both of us so much about pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. I felt like Kim empowered us with information but never pushed us toward specific directions - she let us make our own decisions and gave us the knowledge that allowed us to feel confident in the decisions that we made. We felt like we could not have done this without her and were so glad that she was there.
After we had our baby, Kim came back to the hospital a couple days later to visit us and then again to our home a couple weeks later to check in on how our family was doing. Kim's dedication to her clients is clear.
As an added bonus, we loved her sense of humor.
Thanks, Kim, for being such a supportive partner on our birthing team!
- Sonia N.
As soon as we met Kim, we knew that we wanted to work with her. Kim's passion and knowledge about childbirth were immediately apparent. We learned so much from her and she made both of us feel empowered through the journey! We would 100% recommend working with Kim!
- Sohee R.
I cannot imagine pregnancy or birth without Kim by our side. Leading up to the birth of our son, Kim made us feel at ease and prepared for labor through multiple educational meetings. She was also always available to answer questions outside of our scheduled meetings. Not only is Kim incredibly knowledgeable and excellent at sharing that knowledge in a way that does not feel overwhelming, Kim was a calming and compassionate presence throughout our pregnancy and birth journey. There were many times I felt so grateful we found Kim to be our birth guide, especially when complications arose during labor. Even in the scarier moments, I felt like everything would be okay because Kim was there to help us. We will be forever grateful for her care!
- Megan W.
Doula Kim was exactly who we needed to support us during pregnancy and birth. She has so much knowledge to share and helped us feel confident as first time parents. Kim was also invaluable during labor and delivery. She provided both myself and my partner support and guidance during the whole time. My experience would not have been the same without her!
- Esther Y.
Doula Kim is a great help before, during and after my delivery. She educated my husband and I on the laboring and how to best prepare for it. In the hospital, she was there every step along the way, giving me sound advice and encouragement. After the childbirth, she also shared recommendation as to how to recover. Because of her, my husband and I were able to go through the exciting and anxious journey with peace in mind, making the process less stressful and more enjoyable at the same time.
-Junghee L.
Kim was exceptional. She really took the time and care to educate and prepare us for birth beforehand. During the labor she went above and beyond to help me have the birth I planned for, helped with comfort measures, and helped me communicate my needs to the hospital team. My birth would have been completely different without Kim, we are so grateful for her. Afterward, she was available to answer any questions and help calm our first time parent worries.
-Britany T.
Kim was great from the beginning. She is so knowledgeable about birthing and helped my husband and I feel educated and prepared going into birth. Due to late term hypertension and eventually preeclampsia, my labor didn't go as planned, but Kim was there and supportive the whole time (for almost 24 hours!). I believe because of Kim's presence, I am able to remember my birthing experience as challenging but not traumatic. Thanks for your support, Kim! :)
-Kara L.
Kim proved to be an invaluable resource for both my partner and me throughout our pregnancy journey. The support and understanding we received during our prenatal sessions were exceptional. In the midst of an overwhelming period in our lives, Kim skillfully guided us through the flood of information, making it more manageable and helping us make informed decisions.
When it came time for labor, having Kim by our side was truly a blessing. Her presence instilled confidence in me, assuring me that I could navigate through the experience. She brought a much-needed sense of calm to what could have been a chaotic moment. I can't express enough how vital her support was; I can't imagine going through it without her. Kim went above and beyond by also catering to my partner's needs, providing him with support (and even much needed coffee and food!) for which he was immensely grateful.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kim to anyone seeking additional support for their childbirth journey. Her expertise and compassionate care made a significant difference in our experience, and we are truly thankful for her presence during this time.
- Shirley W.
We loved working with Kim and will absolutely work with her again for any future pregnancies! Kim helped us feel confident and prepared with our pre-birth sessions, and she empathized with our focus on data-driven decision-making. During the birth, Kim was absolutely critical. She is a kind and warm but firm and steady presence who inspires confidence and motivated me to get the baby out!
There were so many critical moments when I don't know what I would have done without Kim - especially getting the epidural very late in labor, and going through three hours of pushing which required creative positioning and breathing to manage prolonged fetal heart rate decelerations. Kim worked super well with the doctors and nurses at the hospital too, and our doctor mentioned she would recommend Kim to her other patients.
-Danielle M.
Over 150 families supported in labor and birthing
VOICES OF GRATITUDE:
Doula Kim was just what I needed in a doula. She was supportive and adaptive of the birth experience I was hoping to achieve. Kim was communicative and a great educator but more than anything, her compassion and empathy were felt from the start. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an extremely experienced doula that feels like part of your family. I can’t wait to work with her again. I was adamant about not having a structured plan and to learn about all possible scenarios and to be prepared. Kim was so supportive of that mindset and pivoted with me along the way. The whole experience was really wonderful.
her compassion and empathy were felt from the start.
- Kendall C.
Kim exceeded our expectations for birth doula care. From our first meeting we were incredibly impressed by the depth of her experience, her calm reassuring demeanor and the fact that she was willing to help us submit the invoice to insurance via a superbill. The prenatal classes in our home were informative, personalized and calming (way more helpful than the hospital birth class, which we also did!). And when it came time for labor and delivery, Kim was a critical partner to me and my husband. She helped us talk through and navigate different trade offs given medical complications, and suggested additional options the nursing team hadn’t thought about that helped get me some much-needed sleep. Overall, Kim was respected and a team player with UCSF nurses and doctors, and advocated for me at critical moments in ways that really protected my health. I am so grateful for Kim and her passion for this work—she was a calm, reassuring guide and I’m so satisfied with my first birth, largely thanks to her. We’ll be working with her again if/when our family expands again!
- Jessica H.
Kim is so wonderful! My husband and I are both lawyers and first time parents, so we had a lot of questions but very limited time to research things ourselves. Kim demystified the entire birthing process, answering our questions in a straightforward manner that was both thoughtful and also grounded in scientific rigor. She also had great advice and support throughout my pregnancy. She is warm and nurturing while also extremely familiar with UCSF's practices. It was very nice to have a mom-type figure advocating for us and supporting us throughout the labor and delivery process. We had several decision points throughout my labor, and it was wonderful to have Kim as a sounding board to confirm or raise follow-up questions in response to the doctor and midwife recommendations. If we have a second child, we will be using her again.
-Marianne T.
Kim was an integral part of our birth team and I don’t think we could have done it without her. Kim was and continues to be a warm and caring supporter and advocate for us. When things got scary in the labor and delivery process, Kim was there for us to help provide perspective and comfort. She also helped advocate for what we want and need with the hospital, helping us understand what kind of requests we can make and also for example pushing on the nurse/medical team when my epidural wasn’t properly working and they didn’t realize it. She was also super supportive after our birth — giving us space when we needed it, but checking in every so often to see how we’re doing. In particular, I really appreciated how she helped me debrief and come to terms with our difficult birth process. We always felt like she had our backs and that was so important for us as first-time parents. I’m so glad and thankful that Kim is our birth doula and would 120% recommend her for anyone looking for a caring and strong advocate for their birth.
- Sylvia T.
Kim's insights were SO helpful while I was developing my birth plan during our prenatal visits. She was able to outline the pros and cons of several options I was considering and was so supportive of my birth vision. She was SUCH a source of support and comfort!
-Randi R.
We are so grateful Kim was our doula. Labor went from something anxiety-inducing for both of us to something we felt prepared for through our sessions ahead of time. She cut through the noise of all the anxiety spirals and fear mongering that happens when you google things. During labor itself, Kim was so wonderful at helping me center myself, breathe, feel comfortable asking for what I needed when my epidural failed, continue pushing even when it felt hard. For my partner, she was reassuring, grounding and helped with the transition between providers. We had an immensely positive birth experience and lots of credit goes to Kim. In addition to being a wonderful doula, Kim is just a great person — very warm, direct and matter of fact, empathetic, and centered us and our needs. We would 100% work with her again.
-Sabina T.
We are so grateful for Kim to be part of our birth experience. There were several points when we didn't know what to expect and what to do next, Kim was there to guide us every step of the way. She created a great environment for the birth, she helped with pain management through various techniques. She guided the pushing to ensure that I was pushing efficiently. She advocated for us when we didn't realize we needed it. Strongly recommend Kim, she made our birth a very positive experience.
-Eshita S.
We are first time parents and we really liked working with Kim. She helped us be prepared for birth and was there for us every step of the way. She was tremendous help during my long labor. She helped me get through every contraction with guided breathing, suggesting different positions and keeping my spirits up with positive affirmations. Kim navigated conversations with hospital staff very well and made sure we have all the information to make the right decisions. It was a difficult labor and delivery due to baby's size, but having Kim's support throughout made all the difference for both me and my partner!
-Agnes N.
Kim was a great doula. She was responsive and supportive. She paid close attention to our needs and desires and was able to provide tailored support. I had an incredible experience working with Kim. Kim helped coach me during my labor especially during the pushing phase. She was a soothing presence during the whole process. I provided some info about myself and what I find to be helpful for calming myself and managing pain etc. (affirmations etc.) and she provided exactly the support I needed based on my preferences. I felt very cared for during the prenatal period and during my labor. Kim provided insights during the birth process that helped me understand what was happening. The midwife asked the L&D nurse to break the bed and Kim helpfully pointed out that this meant we were very close to meeting our baby. Overall, it was wonderful to work with Kim and I would highly recommend working with her.
-Maggie M.
Kim was an absolute blessing. Her support and care were invaluable throughout my entire journey. I'm so grateful for her expertise and kindness. She went above and beyond to visit me after birth and find a great lactation consultant for me at short notice.
-Anh L.
Our experience working with Kim as our birth doula was superb! She is personable, reliable and highly competent. Above all, Kim was respectful, supportive, and empathetic to me and my husband. If you’re looking for a doula who will educate, guide, advise and champion your birthing experience all while making you feel safe and seen, then Kim is your person!
- Yadira C.
Kim has been nothing short of amazing. Her expertise is unmatched, and she is so communicative, proactive, and special. Working with Kim has been like having a personal birth coach who makes you feel comfortable, safe and seen. Her capacity for empathy and seeing the whole you is so magical. Highly recommend!
-Katie H.
Find out more about the support of a birth doula!
Book a free 30 minute consultation with me here:
calendly.com/thatdoulakim
or email me for additional information
thatdoulakim@gmail.com