Reproductive Justice Advocate

Pole Dance and Sensual Movement Medicine

Baby Mama with personal experience overcoming challenges with breastfeeding and postpartum healing.

Body Confidence and Mindset Coach

Hello, My name is Christina Lares MPH, MA, Doula, CLES, CLC

Education

Certified Lactation Consultant & Lactation Education Specialist- BreastfeedLA - 2023

Abortion Doula Training - Birthworkers of Color Collective - 2022

Full Spectrum Doula Training - Birthworkers of Color Collective - 2020

MPH in Health Promotion and MA in Latin American Studies - San Diego State University - 2015 Research Focus: Understanding Teenage Pregnancy Experience Among Ventura County Latinas.

BS in Health Science emphasis in Public Health - San Diego State University - 2008

Specialties

Mindfulness, Empowered Mindset, Body Confidence/Acceptance, Sensuality & Pleasure Coaching, Positive Birth, Pleasure Justice, Abortion Doula

Dance and Sensual Movement Expert with over 13 years of experience in pole dance, flexibility, and aerial arts.

Reproductive Justice Advocate with over 20 years of experience organizing for bodily autonomy, human rights, pleasure justice, and healthy, sustainable communities.

Passionate about Young Parents, LGBTQIA+ families, assisted reproductive technology (IVF, IUI), Breastfeeding-Friendly policies and support, Sex Worker Rights, Accessibility and Disability Justice

Benefits of Working with a Doula

A doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

For instance, a doula might offer:

• Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing

• Emotional reassurance, comfort and encouragement

• Information about what's happening during labor and the postpartum period, including explanations of procedures

• Help with facilitating communication between you and the hospital staff

• Guidance and support for loved ones

• Assistance with breast-feeding

Often, however, a doula's most important role is to provide continuous support during labor and delivery. Although research is limited, some studies have shown that continuous support from doulas during childbirth might be associated with:

• A decreased use of pain relief medication during labor

• A decreased incidence of C-sections

• A decrease in the length of labor

• A decrease in negative childbirth experiences

(Source: Mayo Clinic, 2022)

I love working with individuals, mothers, and birthing people who are seeking an informed, holistic, and empowered experience. Folks who are ready to trust their bodies and the knowledge and wisdom within.

Affiliations

Abortion Doula Program Coordinator with Birthworkers of Color Collective

Approved Doula Provider with MediCal Reimbursement Program

Consultant with San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition

Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, I am here to affirm, advocate, and support you and your goals.

Credentialied with The Doula Network

Testimonials from Past Clients

Certified Lactation Consultant

Full Spectrum Doula

Fertility, Abortion, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Beyond

Trauma-Informed, Intersectional Lens

Let's Connect

Fill out the form below with your details and I will get back to you as soon as possible to set up a free consultation call.

Please Note - I am no longer accepting birth clients for 2025/2026

Please visit birthworkersofcolor.com to be matched with a doula