Hi! We are a growing team consisting of a chef, birth and postpartum doulas, and a house herbalist. Our hope is to create a community of growing families looking to create a kinship with land, food, and each other.
Food is medicine. It is a fundamental component of health and here at kinfolk hearth we believe we must revere it as such. We are here to build the communal hearth brick by brick, to stoke a fire which we can all gather around.
Unfortunately we live in a time in which many of us feel alienated even as the illusion of perpetual connectedness grows. Postpartum should be a time of connection, full of being tended to by people who care.
Let us be your kinfolk~
Meet your kinfolk:
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Abigail Shields
FOUNDER, POSTPARTUM CHEF & DOULA
BS in Biology from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Studied postpartum care through Innate Traditions and a certified Birth Doula through Cornerstone Doula Trainings.
Farmer, Chef, Ceramicist, & Doula. Abigail believes that regenerative food systems and postpartum care are deeply interwoven as they are both fundamental in building a brighter sustainable future for generations to come. She is committed to creating a service that centers the mother-baby dyad and builds a community families can count on during the postpartum time and beyond.
Offerings: private postpartum chef, Blessingway planning & coordination, postpartum support, placenta planting in ceremonial handmade pots
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Shelby Mehan
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Studied Fine Art and Painting at the University of Central Missouri.
Artist, Graphic Designer, and Vegetarian Aficionado. Shelby brings the creative flame to the kinfolk hearth and specializes in vegetarian cuisine. She is our back of house helper and content creator.
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Emma Tobin
CLINICAL HERBALIST
Studied Clinical Herbalism at The California School of Herbals Studies. Degree in Plant and Soil Science with a focus in Sustainable Food and Farming from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Founder of Tea Lane Apothecary which focuses on herbal skincare and remedies. Emma grows, sustainably wildcrafts, and sources all of her ingredients from small organic farms and companies. She is our house plant witch!
Offerings: Salty as Folk skincare line, pregnancy and postpartum herbal support
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Bella Andreini
RN, BSN & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Studied Nursing at the University of Alaska-Anchorage and postpartum care with Innate Traditions.
Bella has been a registered nurse for 5+ years specializing in Mother-Baby Care and Breastfeeding, she is a certified Thai Massage Therapist, & Doula. She currently works at both hospital and in-home settings. She is excited to bring her background in nursing to support mothers during the postpartum time. She combines a decade of experience in bodywork with warmth, nourishment, community and rest to provide holistic care to families.
Offerings: Closing of the Bones, bodywork, lactation support, placenta planning, steaming, moxibustion, co-counseling, warming therapies, support after pregnancy loss
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Laura Woodlander
BIRTH DOULA & MASSAGE THERAPIST
Dona Trained & Professional Birth Doula for 3+ years, has been active in the birth world for 25 years and a mother to three. She is a certified Massage Therapist.
Laura is a full spectrum doula and lactation counselor. She has a wholistic focus, preparing moms for birth and motherhood on a physical, mental, and spiritual level. She is passionate about helping mothers feel empowered, confident, and deeply cared for while supporting the maternal infant bond. She loves to work with women from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds and accepts Kaiser Commercial, Partnership, & Medical.
Offerings: Full spectrum doula care, prenatal massage, baby massage training, breastfeeding support
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Frances Rosado
Postpartum Doula
Trained with Innate Traditions Postpartum Care, Cornerstone Doula Trainings, and Heart and Hands Midwifery Intensive.
Frances is a postpartum care practitioner located in San Francisco and serving the greater Bay Area. She has been a practicing doula for 5+ years and has had the privilege of helping families in the region navigate the postpartum period with confidence and ease. By blending practical assistance with nurturing techniques, she aims to create a healing environment promoting wellness for parents and newborns. She speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Offerings: bodywork, herbal remedies, nourishing dietary guidance, and ensuring families feel cared for in mind, body, and spirit.
https://www.francesrosadodoula.com
Currently on maternity leave, but looking forward to being part of the kinfolk community in the near future.
Kinship offerings:
Kinfolk Hearth is centered around the table, but is so much more than just your typical meal service. We offer a full spectrum of doula services and community care. Let’s build a village together!
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We are a small team of practitioners throughout the Bay Area. Please reach out through our contact form or email to discuss our doula services.
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Wanting a more intimate postpartum service centered around the table? Let us customize your postpartum experience in the comforts of your own home. Reach out to inquire further.
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A blessingway is an alternative to your typical baby shower. It is a way to honor and celebrate the mother-to-be in a ceremonial gathering. Allow us to prepare your home, heart, and freezer for the postpartum time.
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Motherhood should be a time rooted in community. Here at Kinfolk Hearth, we want to support growing families by facilitating connection through gathering together. Check out our calendar for upcoming events!
Mutual Aid Community Fund:
All women deserve access to postpartum care and nourishment after birth. Your generosity allows us to offer care to women regardless of their financial circumstances.
Our Mutual Aid Community Fund allows us to offer low cost care including: meals, postpartum visits, lactation support, and general support during the postpartum time.
