Varya Dominici

Certified Birth/Postpartum Doula and Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator in the Bay Area.

Join me for a Birth Preparation Course that extends beyond the traditional content of modern childbirth education, guiding you through the inner journey and transformation of birth and becoming a parent.

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About the course

Childbirth is a Rite Of Passage, a Profound Transformation, and a step into a Complete Unknown, not just a medical event, even if medical assistance is required. The birth of your new baby is also the birth of your new Parent Self. 

Today, there is so much information about Childbirth readily available online, in blogs, books, podcasts, and other classes. In my years of experience as a Birth Doula, Educator, and Mother, I have only seen it lead parents to informational overload, overwhelm, and be plain unhelpful when it comes to real preparation for what is to come. While gathering information is a very important aspect of this journey, and our sessions will contain everything you need to know, from childbirth physiology to navigating hospitals and facing decision-making, it is just one part of your preparation.  

This class is a complete 5-week virtual course in which we will move beyond the usual informational load and embody a whole-person, holistic method for learning that includes the very necessary, deep work of self-discovery, real pain coping practices, and ways to navigate difficult situations and stay grounded when facing the unknown that every Birth and Postpartum experience is bound to bring. 

If you are ready to take your childbirth preparation to this next level, if you feel overwhelmed by everything you are already learning, or if you don't even know where to begin, this class is for you. 

About Varya

My name is Varya. I’ve been working with new parents for over 15 years. I’ve held your hand through tough, sleepless nights, through every kind of birth scenario, I’ve taught the ropes of childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn care so many times, I thought I knew it all… until I became pregnant with my first baby. This is when I realized that while I knew a lot, nothing could have prepared me for the actual experience of pregnancy, birth, and becoming a parent. I began seeking new ways to guide parents through this profound transformation. I was interested in reaching a deeper level, which, instead of just giving answers, was asking the right questions, helping us understand and carry ourselves (and our partners) through this enormous experience, through the intensity of pain, emotion, difficult decisions, immense changes in ourselves, our family systems, all while going through a hurricane of hormonal shifts.

Birthing From Within has given me the framework I was looking for. Combined with my own unique teaching style and my experience mentoring parents throughout the Bay Area, I have put together a curriculum I am deeply proud of.

I am most passionate about helping you begin the parent chapter of your life with confidence and joy, for it is a beautiful journey. I can’t wait to see you in my classroom!

  • "Varya’s class was an incredibly valuable and grounding experience during our pregnancy. She created a calm, supportive environment that made it easy to ask questions and be honest about our concerns. Her depth of experience really showed throughout the course. She explained the birthing process clearly and thoughtfully, covering not only the practical and medical aspects, but also the emotional side of childbirth. What stood out most was her non-judgmental approach. Varya never pushed a single “right” way to give birth or parent. She respected our ideas and was equally respectful of approaches that might look very different. "

    —Jason M

  • "The birth pretty wild with some twists and turns along the way but I always went back to the breath and reminding myself the pain was temporary. A truly beautiful, humbling and raw experience. Thank you so so much for your time and guidance. I don’t think I would’ve been as calm and emotionally prepared if it wasn’t for your class!"

    —Carline T

  • "Varya is AMAZING BEYOND WORDS. I had had a very traumatic first birth at the hospital for our first son, and was dreading pregnancy, birth and postpartum for #2. Meeting Varya was the best thing the universe could have sent us - she was our angel, in every way possible. Varya is incredibly kind, compassionate, SO SMART, has a super high EQ, knowledgeable, considerate....she has a joy and a lightness to her that just lights up the room. She is serious when needed, adds humor when needed....she is never judgemental or opinionated, which is so rare in the birth world!!!"

    —Caroline H

  • "Varya brought information on best practices and made me aware of choices I didn’t even know I had even after having two other deliveries."

    —Allison D

  • "she ensured my partner and I (both first-time parents) knew exactly what to expect for a hospital birth. We worked through any concerns and fears I had around the birth and built out our birth plan together, leaving us feeling as ready as we could be for the big day."

    —Ellen M

  • "From the get-go, Varya was attentive, listened to what I was looking for, and always took the time to answer my many questions. More importantly, Varya's words always encouraged me to keep going and trust my gut when it came to my capacity to birth my baby. Many times, this really made a huge difference for my confidence and overall mental state when prepping for the birth and feeling well prior to birth."

    —Olga K

  • "Varya was a constant source of encouragement and knowledge, sharing resources and information about childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. She helped me develop a birth plan that reflected my values and preferences, and provided helpful tips and techniques for managing pain and discomfort during labor."

    —Thanh H

  • “From the beginning with the prenatal appointments all the way through postpartum Varya has been a wealth of knowledge. As a first time mom and living across the country from my family, my partner and I felt it was important to have someone to help guide us through the birth process. I immediately connected with Varya and her calm, warm energy.”

    —Summer T

Logistics and price

How it works:

This is a fully virtual course, meeting via Zoom for 5 consecutive weeks. Each session is 2 hours long, with some time in the end for questions and reflections.

Next available courses:

Our Tuesday 6pm group begins on April 14, 2026 Our Saturday 10am group begins on April 18, 2026

Price:

Full price for 5 weeks of live Zoom classes is $465. Sliding scale is available. Please message me to learn more.

Also available:

— Private Sessions —“Birthing Again” Course that focuses on the inner journey and helps process previous births.

Please reach out to learn more about these offerings

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