SUZalli : THE DYNAMIC DUO

SUZalli, a doula/doula team, was born in 2020. Alli and Suzannah initially shared one thing in common, their midwife. But, it wasn’t long before they learned that they have so many overlaps, from living in the circus arts world to mirrored parenting styles to being complete birth nerds. Suzannah started her entry into attending births as a photographer, which led to sharing the birth space with Alli in the doula role. It was Alli’s love and tenderness, advocating for family after family after family, that inspired Suzannah to explore doula work. Alli and her collective, at the time, took Suzannah under their wings and she embraced learning from the best. Now, many years later, Alli and Suzannah can finish each others’ sentences and have a deep rooted trust within their friendship and partnership. They both have special offerings to bring to each birth experience and are equally dedicated to the families that welcome them into their lives.

SUZalli OFFERINGS:

doulas services $2,500-$4,500 (sliding scale)

*see ‘services’ page for more details

Alli Cuentos

Alli is a seasoned birth doula serving families from all cultures and backgrounds in the Bay Area, primarily San Francsico. She has cared for roughly 500 families, including her work with SisterWeb and Community Well. She is grounded, intuitive, loyal, sociable, passionate, crafty & immensely patient. But, most of all, she is one-of-a-kind.

Alli is also a wife & mother to 4 beautiful children ranging from age 6-17 and somehow still finds balance and time for her passions.

Suzannah Weening

Suzannah started off as a birth photographer over fifteen years ago, gradually inserting herself into the birth doula world, learning from the best. Currently, she is nourishing her passion for homebirth midwifery, in the traditional & holistic sense. She has encountered some big challenges in her life, which draws her to supporting families that could use some extra tenderness, individualized care and advocacy. Suzannah is hard working, funny, determined, zealous, dedicated and creative. True informed consent and bodily autonomy are at upmost priority for her. She wears many hats, but they all fit her well, which allows space for connecting with families that are a good fit in her practice.

Suzannah is married to her college sweetheart and a mother to two beautiful daughters.