A century ago, birth was mostly at home, attended by midwifes and families. In the 1900's, birth moved into hospitals, often removing women's voices.
By the 1970s the natural birth movement began reclaiming the wisdom of physiologic birth. Today, families have choices again-hospital, birth center, or home, with midwifes or doctors, medicated or unmedicated.
Birth is being reclaimed as a sacred, transformative experiences-one that belongs to the birthing person.
The word doula comes from ancient Greek:"a woman who serves" For millennia, birth was accompanied by mothers, sister, grandmothers, and wise companions.
In mid 1970s, researchers found women with continuous support had shorter labors, fewer interventions, and more satisfying experiences.
Today, doulas walk alongside families-offering presence, advocacy, comfort, and deep listening.
"A woman in childbirth has primal wisdom. A doula simply helps her remember"-Ruro Caituiro
Evangelista has deeply dived into the art and practice of healing over the past two decades.
She is a multi disciplinary:
- Birth Worker: Birth & Postpartum Doula
-Death Doula
- Womb Healer Facilitator
- Child Birth Educator
-Yoga Teacher
- Reiki Master
- Somatic Attachment Bodyworker & Therapist
- Conscious Parenting Practitioner (REI & Waldorf)
From her El Salvadoran ancestors she is gifted in the tradition of a sacred womb healing. Her intentional Ceremonies and Rituals offer profound transformation. Evangelista has the ability to hold space like no other, exemplary of unconditional love. She holds our hand across the uncharted waters of our consciousness and self-discovery.
As both a mother and a surrogate, I’ve experienced birth in two very different—but equally sacred—ways: one at home, surrounded by peace, and the other in a hospital under emergency circumstances. Both reminded me of one deep truth: birth is a miracle, and no one should walk that journey alone. These journeys were humbling, transformative, and life-changing. And in both, I learned the profound value of being deeply supported.
At my daughter’s birth, my doula was a close friend whose loving, calm presence made all the difference. Though I experienced intense back labor and gave birth within just two hours of active labor, I never doubted myself. I felt fully held—by God, by my doula, and by my co-parent. Their presence gave me the comfort, trust, and confidence I needed to surrender completely to the experience.
More recently, I had the honor of birthing a baby girl as a surrogate—an experience that brought its own set of challenges and blessings. I was placed on bed rest at 10 weeks, and by nearly 24 weeks, I was admitted to the hospital. At 25 weeks and 6 days, she was born via cesarean. Though that birth looked nothing like my first, it was just as sacred. I met the moment with prayer, mantra, and deep trust—rooted in my connection with God and with myself. I created space for peace and presence in the most unexpected of circumstances.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve walked a path of deep healing and self-discovery. I’ve studied with incredible teachers in yoga, meditation, Reiki, somatic work, bodywork, and plant medicine—but more than anything, I’ve been guided by God and the wisdom within. That connection has shown me that while no two births are the same, every mother deserves to be seen, heard, validated, and supported—wherever their journey leads.
When I supported my first birth as a doula—for a dear sister of mine, my daughter’s stepmom—I felt the deepest ceremony life can offer. The love that moved through me was undeniable. I knew then: this is my calling. Supporting her through fear, surrender, trust, and into her own maternal power was an experience I’ll always carry with me. That birth was deeply personal, sacred, and transformational for us both.
Soon after, I completed my full-spectrum doula training. Today, I am here—ready to serve.
Whatever you imagine your birth experience to be, I want you to know this: I don’t have all the answers, and I can’t promise your birth will go exactly as planned. But I can promise that I will show up fully—with reverence, presence, and an open heart. I will hold space with you, pray with you, walk beside you, and support you—as your doula, your sister, and your friend..
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