About

A family of three standing outdoors in a park during autumn with colorful leaves in the background. The man has a beard, is wearing a gray beanie and checkered shirt. The woman has long black hair, glasses, and a striped shirt. The young boy has blonde hair and is wearing a gray sweater.

Alana Hill - Owner

I spent the first six years of my career working in early childhood education. First working in a daycare, then moving onto preschool, and later working as a nanny. My time in early childhood gave me a great appreciation of mothers, children, and families. I found it incredibly rewarding to be welcomed into someone’s home and life to care for their most precious possession.

As I worked in early childhood I simultaneously took certifications in my other passion, fitness. I began to learn about anatomy and how different perinatal bodies are to women who have not given birth. One of my trainings stated that 80% of women will be pregnant (and eventually postpartum) at some point in their lives. This special consideration stuck with me.

It wasn’t until my husband and I decided to try for children that I fully understood the wonder of fertility, pregnancy, and birth. I became obsessed with devouring all the information I could on these topics and finally stumbled upon Ina May’s guide to childbirth. This book completely changed how I viewed birth and melted my fears of childbirth away.

However, by the time I became pregnant navigating the often confusing OB and even midwifery world left me feeling dizzy. The entire process left me feeling disempowered and I knew I couldn’t go into giving birth from this space. This pushed me to train to be a birth doula to ensure I would have a positive pregnancy and birth experience. The training helped me to understand physiological birth, navigating the medical world, and what I wanted even in the event of an unplanned obstacle. I finally felt confident I could handle whatever labor could throw at me.

My passion for birth was born out of necessity and I use that same level of devotion to help other women. I truly believe my unique skill set and experiences have lead me to the field of birth work.

I created Fit To Birth to combine all my knowledge and passions. I hope to provide resources, education, and support to pregnant women in Sacramento and beyond.

Education:

Early Childhood Education - Cosumnes River College - December 2017

RYT200 - Yoga Renew - December 2018

The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery - June 2020

Health Coach Certification - AFPA - December 2020

Barre Certification - Barre Above - February 2022

Prenatal & Postnatal Instructor Certification - Barre Intensity - March 2022

Balletone Certification - March 2022

Pumped Up Strength Certification - June 2022

Labor Positions: prepare and open your pelvis for birth - Mamastefit - September 2022

Birth Doula Certification - Sierra Childbirth Institute - December 2022

Breastfeeding for Birth Professionals - Sierra Childbirth Institute - April 2023

Pelvic Dynamics & Fetal Positioning for an Efficient Birth - Blossoming Bellies - June 2024

Pre & Postnatal Coaching - Girls Gone Strong - July 2024

Certified Personal Trainer - ACE - December 2024