Welcome to Birthing by Heart — where your intuition leads and you’re never alone.
Considering a Class, Doula Support, or Placenta Encapsulation?
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Not sure what’s the right fit for you? Curious about where to begin — and want to talk it through first?
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I’d love to answer your questions, talk through your options, and help you feel confident moving forward — no pressure, just a conversation.
Sumer Jimenez
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Childbirth and Lactation Educator
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Yoga Teacher
Body Ready Method Pro
Our Mission
At Birthing by Heart, our mission is to support women and families by offering heart-centered support that honors each woman’s unique path, respects her voice, and empowers families to make informed, confident decisions from pregnancy through postpartum.
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Testimonials
I need to thank you once again for the care and knowledge you have instilled in Will and I. Having taken your class has been the gift that keeps giving. We have been well educated of our resources and birth dynamics as well as having the strengthened support of each other to walk into the delivery room with confidence. Thoughts towards our impending birth had been less apprehensive and more naturalistic due to your truly empowering, empathetic, and spiritual approach in providing information. I am so grateful and have gained a world of respect towards You and Hugo.
~ Whitney
Thanks again for the great birth class, we feel much more informed and prepared for what's to come :)
~ Alex
We can't thank you enough for the wisdom, teaching and guidance that you and Hugo poured into our birth class. We feel a lot more prepared going into labor so from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
~ Annie
My husband and I signed up to take both the Birth class series and the Breastfeeding and Newborn class. Sumer was our educator for both of the courses and she is incredible! Her husband, Hugo, is also a great addition to the courses providing wonderful insight and perspectives from a spouse and supporter.
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Her courses are extremely informative, engaging, fun and thoughtfully planned out to provide a real picture of what to expect for labor and delivery and life with a newborn.
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The material is presented in a way that's not overwhelming, with non-judgement and offers information for varying options and preferences.
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The classes were extremely beneficial for our preparations before our little one arrived and even thereafter! Sumer hosts a weekly BOOBs group that has played a huge role in my support system post delivery. The weekly call has given me so much help with questions and situations on feeding, sleeping, caring and overall needs. Her knowledge as a mother, expertise as an educator and her experience working with other mommas gives her the perspectives and advice to share and help tremendously!
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She is supportive, helpful, informative, empathetic, resourceful and genuinely caring! She is passionate about helping others navigate through the ups and downs of parenting. Her enthusiasm shows in her work and support to all of the mothers she crosses paths with.
~ Jaqueline
We would like to thank you and Hugo for guiding us today through a comprehensive and informative birth class (Refresh and Reset for returning parents). We enjoyed spending the afternoon with you both and feel well prepared for our exciting journey ahead.
~Mila and Shawn
Sumer, I am so grateful that you host the virtual BOOBS group. You are such a brilliant shining light, mama!
~Rebecca
Sumer, your class taught us some key things that made our birth experience go exactly how we wanted! We are so grateful for you and your husband.
~Hannah
