Conscious Release Companion
Abortion support.
For those choosing to end a pregnancy and wanting compassionate, non-judgmental support. This offering provides presence during the process if desired, informational support, emotional care, and ritual for release and closure.
Support may include
- Options education & logistics
- Planning for comfort, transportation, childcare & support roles
- Non-clinical comfort measures before/during/after the release
- Aftercare education (what to expect, when to seek care)
- Grief support, ritual/ceremony & meaning-making
- Referrals to hotlines, doulas, counselors, and community resources
How it takes shape
Companionship begins with an inquiry and a free consultation, held online. From there, the shape is built with you: sessions virtual or in person, in a rhythm that fits your season, with between-session support, curated resources, and care-team coordination woven in as the work asks for them. Some companionships are brief; some walk with you for a long while. It grows with you either way.
This work can include a pre-release session for logistics, timing, and reflection, and, if you’d like, in-person or virtual presence at the release itself.
Held by
*Insurance note: Medi-Cal and Kaiser Permanente cover doula support for abortion. Chay and Julie accept both.
Additional support: JJ, Chay, and Julie also offer no-cost abortion doula care through Doula For The People, including 8 hours of post-abortion support, meal delivery, and recovery resources for residents of San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties.