Anna Payden, Grounded Heart Studio

Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to a family that already includes children, I provide daytime postpartum parental support, newborn care assistance, meal prep services, and help families normalize their experiences during this unique and vulnerable time of life.

When I became a parent in 2015, my family and friend support network was essential to my postpartum healing experience and growth into motherhood, but I also noticed the gaps of care and realized how many new parents lack sufficient support. After taking an initial doula course in 2018, I supported several friends through pandemic pregnancies and new parenthood in 2020-2021. Ready to take the jump into a new career, I completed the Postpartum Doula Training Course at Natural Resources in spring of 2022, and am currently working to fulfill their full certification requirements.

I'm based in San Francisco and also serve nearby surrounding areas.