Doula Support

I was driven to the maternal health field out of a desire to support people along their journey towards parenthood. Regardless of where or how you give birth, you deserve to be heard, respected, and empowered. Learning how to be your own advocate and empowering your birth team to support your birth can make a significant difference in how you feel about your birth experience.

Prenatal visits are essential for building a strong foundation of support. During our time together, we’ll discuss comfort measures, birthing positions, and explore how you can prepare your mind and body for labor. We’ll also take the time to talk about postpartum expectations to ensure you feel confident going into the next phase.

During postpartum care visits, we’ll check in to discuss your birth experience, address any postpartum concerns, and answer any questions you may have. I’m also happy to connect you with trusted community resources or professionals available to provide in-person postpartum support if needed.

 
 
 

prenatal/$800

This comprehensive package includes everything you need to feel confident, supported, and prepared as you approach labor and your postpartum journey.

3 Prenatal Visits to explore your hopes and visions for birth, create coping strategies, and develop personalized birth preferences and postpartum planning. Topics covered include:

  • Creating your birth preferences

  • Comfort techniques for labor

  • When to head to the birth center or hospital

  • Positive birth affirmations

  • Preparing for life with your new baby

  • Infant feeding support

Plus, you'll receive:

  • An Educational Resource Binder packed with helpful information

  • Ongoing support via phone or email throughout your pregnancy to answer questions or provide guidance

  • A Personalized Affirmations Banner Kit to inspire and empower you

Everything but the Birth/$1200

Take your prenatal support to the next level with an additional visit for continued connection and more postpartum care. This package includes:

  • 4 Prenatal Visits (same as above)

  • 4 Postpartum Follow-up Visits to check in on your recovery, baby care, and offer continued support

  • Infant Feeding Support to help you navigate the early days with your baby

With this option, you’ll feel fully supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, with every step tailored to your unique needs.

All visits are currently being offered virtually

 
 
 

FAQ

What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who seeks to help pregnant folks feel like active participants in their pregnancy/birth journey. Doulas do this by providing continuous physical, emotional and informational support for pregnant persons before, during and shortly after childbirth. A doula can also support folks only wanting prenatal and postpartum support.

What’s the difference between a doula and a midwife? Do I need a doula if I have a midwife?

Midwives are licensed medical professional who specialize in low-risk pregnancies and low intervention births. Midwives can be found in and out of hospital settings. Some can care for you in all the ways an OB/GYN can (other than surgery) which makes them a great alternative. They’re the ones performing tests, prescribing, checking dilation, etc.  Some midwives will be present and hands on during your entire birth if they don’t have other clients but typically come and go during labor.

Doulas does not perform any medical tasks. We are not medical professionals. We do not replace the need for a care provider. We focus on education and physical and emotional support during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum. This means that we are talking about options and preferences, addressing any worries/fears, discussing labor expectations, and teaching you how to cope with the sensations of labor. We help to empower you to be your own advocate and your birth team to advocate for you if necessary. We are happy to provide you with resources and answer any questions that pop up along your journey but will direct you to your care providers for actual medical concerns/advice.  

Can you help me decide between an obstetrician (OB) and a midwife?

The decision of who should provide care during pregnancy and birth is very personal. I am happy to help you decide which model of care feels like best fit for you.

How can talking with a doula help if I’m planning to get an epidural?

This is such a great question and one I am often asked. When I was supporting a client in labor, I never walked into a birth with any agenda other than to do my best to help you achieve your goals. Epidurals can be a great option for managing the sensations of labor for folks who want one. I think it’s important to remember that there is still work that has to be done prior to having it placed and so comfort techniques are still important for working through labor until you get to a point where it won’t slow things down. Even when an epidural is placed, position changes are still important, so I often help partners learn how to help with that. These techniques can still be helpful during pushing and in the immediate postpartum.