peace of mind & care by your side
Itty Bitty Care Committee offers support through the full spectrum of reproductive and family building experiences in Los Angeles
Meet Priscilla
Founder of Itty Bitty Care Committee & Second Generation Birthworker Based in Northeast Los Angeles
Hi, I’m Priscilla Hsu, a second generation birthworker based in Northeast Los Angeles. My practice is rooted in supporting you in your choices with tenderness and healing. I work with people from all walks of life, and I have particular interest in serving people of the global majority, multiracial, queer and/or trans-identified, polyamorous, solo parents and/or other forms of joyfully built families. For anyone I work with, it means that I value relationship, trust, curiosity, communication and agreements for us, by us.
Beyond care and community building, you can find me surfing, forever improving my Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language, writing or cooking at priscil.la. I am proudly Taiwanese and supremely down to talk about your pets and babies.
bring love and comfort to you and yours
every step of the way
from bump to baby and beyond, get the help you want
SERVICES
Birth and Labor Support
Get trauma-informed prenatal, birth and postpartum support. Services range from prenatal sessions — covering topics like the birth plan, home organized nesting, labor and comfort techniques, preparing the support people, and postpartum preparations — to hands on labor support and postpartum care for the birthing person. From packages to a la carte, there is flexibility to find the care you want.
SERVICES
Zuo Yue Zi
This is the traditional Chinese zuo yue zi of the olden days fit for the hyphenated culture kids of today. For the ones who have to research ways to reconnect with ancestral practices and parse through what your mom says as culture culture or family culture or just your mom’s special flare (true story). Or the ones who want to continue tradition with literally anyone but that one auntie. Expect a combination package of care shifts and meal preparation assistance that adheres to the traditional practice as fit for our modern lives.
SERVICES
Baby and Child Care
They say it takes a village to raise a child. An instruction manual wouldn’t hurt either. For the caretakers who lost their manual in the mail, come get a handle on diaper changes, baths, baby massage, baby signs, feedings or whatever else may be puzzling you through newborn school. Need a night out? Just need sleep? Whether a newborn, infant, or potty trained kid, rest easy with care shifts that provide age appropriate developmental engagement and enrichment. Babies all grown up? Older kids are welcome here too!
SERVICES
Full Spectrum Reproductive Care
The full spectrum of reproductive rights (as defined by SisterSong) – the right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent the children we have in safe and sustainable communities – is a lot more than just birth! Reproductive care can also include loss, grief and/or transitions. Get support for your needs, which could look like care after a gender affirming shift, help maintaining routine or company through movement.
This is not a replacement for therapy or services from a mental health professional.
Itty Bitty Love Notes
“Priscilla is amazing and kind. She is very smart – constantly reading and researching to learn more and more. She has taken care of my newborn and teens. She relates to all well and is an amazing caretaker.”
— S. Turner
“I couldn’t have done it without Priscilla. She was truly an amazing support in every way durning my delivery. I remember telling myself I couldn’t do it and she made sure I could ! I enjoyed my prenatal sessions with her. Getting to know each other and discuss my expectations for my delivery. I felt confident knowing I had her by my side guiding me. As a first time mom I did not know I was capable of enduring the pain that I went through but with the breathing techniques that Priscilla assisted me with I was able to keep on going. She was the best support I had (alongside with my partner). Both my partner and I are forever thankful for Priscilla. Thank you for being the best Doula!”
— J. Calderon
“We really enjoyed the prenatal basics covered by Priscilla, including envisioning birth, pain management, and partner prep. Most importantly for us, she was flexible and able to adapt to our needs. Priscilla followed up with specific resources and answers to questions that came up during our sessions. We appreciated how she was hands-on in demonstrating techniques in pain management as well as infant care. Helen in particular really appreciated Priscilla coaching us in adapting the traditional Chinese postpartum practice of zuo yue zi to our modern life. We are grateful for Priscilla’s support of us as first time parents with slightly different styles and concerns, helping us to articulate our aspirations for this first chapter of our family story.”
— H. Leung + R. Horning
My husband and I loved working with Priscilla. We loved that she had a la carte services where you can build you own unique package for services that we thought would be the most useful. Priscilla was very knowledgeable and was very forthcoming with any information that we needed to know in preparation for our little one. We would definitely recommend Priscilla to anyone in our network expecting a baby or just needing babycare tips and tricks.
— K. Khanna Comfort
Education & Certifications
- Birthworkers of Color Training
- Advanced Doula of Color Training
- Trauma-Informed Doula Training
- HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Certified
- QPR Gatekeeper (Suicide Prevention) Certified
- Adult, Child, Infant First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
- Claremont McKenna College, BA International Relations & Asian American Studies
Get in Touch
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out with additional questions or to book a complimentary consultation.
I’d love to work together! What should I expect?
Before any service starts, we’ll start with a 45-min meet and greet to feel out our fit and talk about the sweet stuff: values, visions, services, rates, and next steps. Reach out to book a time to chat!
Do you accept insurance?
I currently accept Medi-Cal and am happy to assist with reimbursements. The referral process for Medi-Cal can sometimes take longer than expected so please reach out as soon as possible if you are considering using this insurance.
What areas do you serve?
I generally work with folks based in/around Northeast LA (Los Feliz, Silverlake, Atwater Village, Echo Park), Burbank, Glendale, San Gabriel Valley.
What is a second generation birthworker?
My mom was a midwife in Taiwan before becoming a NICU nurse at UCLA Health. Though practices have changed over time, we still share a passion for care.
What’s with all the sunflowers?
Sunflowers are loyal followers of the sun, drought tolerant, native to North America and wildly in season around my bellybutton birthday. They also carry an activist legacy as a symbol of hope in what was one of the largest student protest movements in Taiwan. The sunny flower feels lovingly fitting for the kind of care I want to provide.
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