In the Waiting Doula Services LLC

Some careers become a lifelong calling.

At In the Waiting Doula Services LLC, Nikki Avila continues expanding her work in maternal care through doula mentorship, community trainings, and her ongoing path toward midwifery, all centered around accessibility, inclusivity, and empowering families throughout the birth journey.

📕 Lets get together and chat about telling your story! Visit our website https://mylittleguide.com/Bakersfield or call us at (559) 892-9425 to secure your spot in the 2027 Little Guide Bakersfield!

Had to introduce my friend and colleague to my new friend and homegirl. We had a great time. Raven wasn’t at the Workshop this past Saturday so wanted them to meet.

We laughed a lot and enjoyed sushi together

🌿✨ TICKET GIVEAWAY — THE ANCESTRAL WAY ✨🌿

We are giving away ONE FREE TICKET to join us for:

The Ancestral Way with Partera Jenny Silva

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Bakersfield, CA
🎟️ $65 value

Spend the morning learning alongside Partera Jenny Silva, a traditional Mexican midwife with more than 15 years of experience, as she shares ancestral postpartum traditions, ceremony, and Indigenous healing practices.

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✨ ONE winner will receive admission to the 3-hour immersion.

Winner will be announced 08/07/2026 at 12 PM

If you’ve been wanting to attend but haven’t purchased your ticket yet, this may be your opportunity. 🤎

The Ancestral Way
with Partera Jenny Silva

Hosted by In the Waiting Doula Services LLC

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Washed and folded ; bone closing rebozos 🫰🏽✨

✨ DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE & ARE LOOKING FOR A DOULA? ✨

You may have doula benefits through your health plan! 🤎

I currently accept or provide covered doula services through:

• Kern Family Health Care
• Kaiser HMO & Kaiser Medi-Cal
• Anthem Medi-Cal
• Health Net
• Blue Shield Promise
• L.A. Care Health Plan
• CalViva Health
• Health Plan of San Joaquin
• Partnership HealthPlan of California
• TRICARE West

✨ COMING IN 2027:
Aetna & Cigna

Doula support may include prenatal education, birth preparation, continuous labor and birth support, and postpartum follow-up care, depending on your individual health plan and benefits.

Not sure if your insurance covers a doula? Reach out! I can help you understand the next steps for getting connected with doula care.

🤎 In the Waiting Doula Services LLC
📍 Serving families throughout Kern County and surrounding communities

Coverage, eligibility, authorization, and available services vary by individual health plan.

One of the most healing and powerful bone closing I had the honor of ushering today. Thank you ßrï🌻 for allowing me to serve you. Your ancestors showed up so strong.

Goodbye Kayanna Bear!

Our home protector, our guardian, our first baby girl, we love you so we know that you are resting and probably causing ruckus in heaven. We can’t wait to see you again. Please give Domino and Honey the biggest paw shake.

We love you forever ✨🙏🏽😭