MEET REJEANNA Bonnett

Your Birth and Postpartum Doula in Central California

Nobody tells you that the most overwhelming part of birth isn't the contractions. It's the moment you realize you're unsure what to ask, who's advice to trust, or whether what you're feeling is normal. I've been in that exact moment three times, and the difference between my first birth and my last is the reason I do what I do today.

That First Trimester Feeling

The moment you find out you're pregnant your thoughts go in completely different directions.

One half is dreaming about nursery colors and the other half is lowkey panicking about everything you don't know yet.

I remember that feeling. I remember not knowing what questions to ask or even that there were questions I should be asking.

When I was in that season for the first time, I had no idea how much the support around me would shape the entire experience.

My Birth Stories

My Path to Motherhood

Balin's Birth

If you've ever gone into birth trusting your body and your doctors and figured that was enough preparation, I've been right where you are. My pregnancy was simple and we felt good about how things were going. At 38.5 weeks my blood pressure spiked, they broke my water, and labor came on faster than I expected. Our first boy arrived beautifully and I'm so thankful for that birth. But once I was on the other side of it I realized there was so much more to the birth world than I ever could have imagined. I knew I wanted to learn everything I could about it.

Becoming a Doula

That feeling after my first birth is probably a lot like the one that brought you to this page – knowing there's more to birth than what you've been told and wanting to understand it for yourself. I followed that feeling into doula training through DONA International and it gave me language for everything moms feel but can't always put into words. That training cracked my world open, and it never stopped. I'm still pursuing education because the families I walk with deserve someone who takes that seriously and never stops growing.

Rhett's Birth

Second time around I had doula training under my belt, labor started on its own, and I made it to 8 centimeters. Physically my body was right there. But without a doula in the room my mind gave out before my body did, and I ended up getting the epidural I wasn't sure I wanted. If you've ever wondered whether the right support could actually change your birth experience, I'm living proof. And it's exactly why no mom should have to be her own doula no matter how prepared she feels.

First Years as a Doula

I spent my early years partnering with a local doula group, learning alongside other doulas while my own boys were still little, and I'm so grateful for that season. I supported clients of my own on the side while also working with the group, and that combination is what shaped me. The volume of births taught me so much, but it was the personal relationships I built with my private clients that really lit something up. Getting to walk closely with those families gave me this deep desire to go solo and serve my families the best I possibly could.

Brody's Birth

Third time around, we went all in. We found an amazing midwife, I had doulas I trusted by my side, and my husband and I put in the work ahead of time to prepare both my mind and my body. Labor started on its own and I got to move through it in the comfort of my own home, at my own pace, surrounded by people who knew me. Our oldest son stood right there and watched his baby brother arrive. I felt empowered by every one of my births, but this was the first one where I got to be fully present and actually take it all in. I saw first hand the difference it can make having support in the room.

Why I Started Empowered Paths

I started my own practice because I want to give families the kind of attention that comes best from a personal relationship. I want to know your birth preferences, your fears, what keeps you up at night at 37 weeks and actually have the space to show up for all of it. I've been the mom who had everything she needed in the room and I've been the mom who didn't, and that experience drives everything about how I care for the families I work with. I want families here in the Central Valley to have access to that kind of care.

That's Why I Serve You

The moms I work with say the same thing – "she knew what I needed before I even knew." That's not something I learned in a training. That came from my own births, my own experiences of having that support and not having it, and years of sitting with families in their most intense moments. I pay attention. That's really what it comes down to.

How I Show Up For Families

Prenatal Doula Support

Before Birth,
I Get to Know You

Not just your birth preferences, you. How you process things, what shuts you down, what your face looks like when you're saying you're fine but you're not. So that by the time labor starts I'm not a stranger in the room, I'm someone who already understands how you process.

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Labor and Delivery Doula Support

During Birth,
I Read the Room

I'm not waiting for you to tell me what you need. I'm watching, listening, and paying attention to the things you don't have words for yet. The shift in your breathing, a look on your face, the moment your energy changes when someone comes in the room – that's where I live during your birth.

Postpartum Doula Support

After Birth,
I'm Still Here

The room clears out, everyone goes home, and the real transition begins. I'm still here for that part. The questions that feel too small to call your doctor about, the feelings that caught you off guard, the moments where you just need someone to say you're doing fine and actually mean it.

Questions I Get Asked Often

I'm there for you physically, mentally, and emotionally. That can look like helping you find comfortable positions, reminding you to breathe when things get intense, talking through decisions with you and your partner when your medical team presents options, or just sitting quietly and holding space when that's what you need. I'm not there to replace your doctor or midwife – I'm there to make sure you feel supported and heard throughout the entire experience.
Your midwife or OB is responsible for the medical side of your birth – monitoring your baby, managing any complications, and delivering your baby safely. I'm responsible for you. Your comfort, your headspace, your questions, your fears, your partner's nerves. We work alongside your medical team, never against them. Think of it this way – your provider takes care of the birth, I take care of you.
Most of my families reach out somewhere in the second trimester, but I've worked with moms who called me at 36 weeks and moms who reached out before their first appointment. There's no wrong time. The earlier we connect, the more time we have to build a relationship before your birth – and that relationship is what makes the biggest difference when it matters most.
Yes. A doula isn't just for unmedicated births. No matter how your baby arrives, you deserve someone who's paying attention to how you're feeling, helping you understand what's happening, and making sure your voice doesn't get lost in the process. Some of the most meaningful doula support I've provided has been during epidural births and cesarean births.
I'm based in Riverbank, California and I serve families throughout the Central Valley including Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale, Riverbank, and surrounding areas. I offer both in-person and virtual doula support depending on your needs and location.
My packages include prenatal visits where we get to know each other and prepare for your birth, continuous support during labor and delivery, and postpartum follow-up to make sure you're adjusting and feeling cared for on the other side. I don't do cookie-cutter packages – we build something that fits your family and what you actually need.