Kim Humble ~ Owner/Operator
Kim has been passionately supporting and working with families on their journey to parenthood since 1999. She has a degree in Child Development and psychology with women's studies as her emphasis. Kim is also the owner of Chico Doula Circle where she supports all types of families, including intended parents and surrogates, as they navigate pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Her work as a doula brought her into the world of surrogacy in 2009. Watching that baby take its first breath, seeing the intended parents fall in love at first sight, and the joy brought to the surrogate by being able to give in that capacity, brought Kim to the realization that this was her life path. Her experience as a three time surrogate and the amazing relationship she established and has maintained with her intended parents, her business and educational background, as well as her background and experience with birth work and LGBT family building, all lends itself to a unique passion for and ability to guide and support families on their surrogacy journeys.
Samantha Bruton ~ Surrogate intake and support specialist
Samantha’s passion for helping families through pregnancy and childbirth led her to become a birth doula; working both privately and as a volunteer doula for a Sacramento area hospital. After needing to shelve doula work indefinitely, she started seeking other outlets for her passions and interests which led to her work with Kim and Supportive Conceptions. Sam acts in the role of Surrogate Support Services Specialist and assists with surrogate pre-screening and intake for women interested in pursuing surrogacy. She is beginning her first journey as a surrogate as well. Sam is a Sacramento resident and Mom of two, and loves the process of connecting with Northern California women interested in embarking on this incredible journey of surrogacy.
Jennifer Davis ~ Birth Photographer Andrea Murphy ~ Massage Therapist
Envision Photography is committed to ensuring your birth journey is preserved, capturing once in a lifetime moments for you and your family. As a professional birth photographer Jennifer honors and respects the birth space. It is the commitment to this that allows her to document each story without interference. Over four years of experience working with birth workers, midwifes, doulas and hospitals in Chico and Paradise. Envision Photography specializes in Full Birth Photography, Fresh 48, Lifestyle Newborn, & Maternity
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A two time surrogate herself, having gone through Supportive Conceptions Surrogacy Agency for both journeys, Andrea has a tremendous respect for what surrogacy entails and an understanding of what support can be beneficial. She began her work with expectant families as a birth doula and breastfeeding counselor. As her family's needs changed and grew, she began searching for other ways to continue pursuing her passion. She found herself studying massage therapy and quickly fell in love. Andrea draws from her experience and training to help women as their bodies change. She is trained in a variety of modalities including: Swedish, Structural Integration, Stretching, Lymphatic, and Cupping. Each session is tailored to the individual needs of the client. She loves supporting SCS surrogates!
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