Who we are

Birthing Roots was co-founded by Susan van Daal, a seasoned Ayurvedic practitioner and full-spectrum doula originally from the Netherlands, bringing her expertise to Los Angeles for over six years. During her time as the Director of the Holistic Doula Training at the Aura Institute, Susan realized her mission reaches beyond holistic care - bringing ritual and consciousness to US birth culture.

Drawing from the wisdom of ancient traditions and the Dutch low-intervention maternal care model, Susan believes in a more empowering birth experience—one where every woman has access to compassionate support and quality education.

Through Birthing Roots, she is planting the seeds for a new, more conscious approach to birth.