Doula Services I Offer

From early pregnancy through your first weeks postpartum, I offer thoughtful, comprehensive support—guiding you through body preparation, emotional wellness, decision-making, and everything in between.

When labor starts, I remain with you continuously—advocating, comforting, and assisting until your baby has arrived and you’re settled into those first precious moments.

Prenatal Support

• Monthly pre-natal visits for body preparation, emotional support, and birth planning
• Guidance on comfort techniques, relaxation, and coping strategies
• Help creating or refining a personalized birth plan
• Education on interventions, pain management options, and signs of labor
• Support for partners and clear communication strategies with healthcare teams

Labor & Birth Support

• Continuous, in-person support from the start of labor until baby is born
• Emotional encouragement, grounding, and reassurance
• Hands-on comfort measures like massage, counter-pressure, positioning, and breathing techniques
• Collaborative advocacy to help your birth preferences be heard
• Support for partners so they feel confident, involved, and calm
• Optional, discreet labor photography

Postpartum Support

• A follow-up visit to check in on emotional and physical recovery
• Guidance, resources, and compassionate support during the first days and weeks with baby

My Services in Detail

I provide nurturing, knowledgeable, and continuous support—before, during, and after birth—so families feel prepared, empowered, and deeply cared for throughout their entire journey.

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Prenatal Body Preparation and Support

Our monthly pre-natal visits are a warm and essential part of my role as your doula, helping to build trust and prepare you for the birthing journey ahead.

Our personalized, monthly sessions give us time to get to know each other, answer your questions, and explore your wishes and goals for birth.

Let’s work together to create a birth experience that feels positive, empowering, and uniquely yours.

In each session, I will meet you where you are, honoring your questions, your comfort, and the goals you’re preparing for.

Prenatal Topics Include

• Your Birth Preferences and Goals
  • Exploring Your Vision:
    • We’ll talk through your hopes and goals for labor and delivery.
  • Birth Preferences:
    • From pain management to birthing positions, we’ll cover your options and create a plan that feels right for you.
  • Personalized Birth Plan:
    • If desired, I’ll help you craft a birth plan that clearly communicates your wishes.
• Understanding Medical Procedures
  • Discuss Common Procedures:
    • We’ll go over possible interventions and procedures, explaining their benefits and potential risks.
  • Informed Choices:
    • With this knowledge, you’ll feel empowered to make the choices that best align with your goals.
• Comfort Measures and Pain Management
  • Physical Comfort:
    • I’ll introduce you to helpful techniques like breathing exercises, massage, and positioning.
  • Pain Relief Options:
    • We’ll review all options, from natural methods to medical interventions, so you can decide what suits you best.
• Coping Techniques for Labor
  • Mindfulness and Relaxation:
    • Together, we’ll explore coping strategies like visualization and relaxation techniques to keep you calm and focused.
• Creating a Comforting Birth Environment
  • Setting the Scene:
    • Whether at home, a birth center, or a hospital, we’ll talk about creating a soothing atmosphere.
  • Personal Touches:
    • From music to aromatherapy, we’ll discuss ways to make your birth environment feel just right.
• Partner and Support Roles
  • I’ll share ways your partner or support person can assist you emotionally and physically.
  • We’ll make sure everyone understands their role in helping you feel fully supported.
• Guiding Your Support Team:
  • I’ll share ways your partner or support person can assist you emotionally and physically.
• Team Coordination:
  • We’ll make sure everyone understands their role in helping you feel fully supported.
• Effective Communication with Your Healthcare Team: Advocating for Your Needs:
  • We’ll discuss communication strategies with healthcare providers to ensure your preferences are understood.
• Recognizing Signs of Labor: Labor Signals:
  • We’ll talk about signs like contractions and water breaking, so you know when to contact your provider or head to your birthing place.
• Emotional Support and Reassurance: Addressing Fears and Concerns:
  • I’m here to listen, provide reassurance, and offer resources to ease any worries about labor and birth.
• Preparing for the Postpartum Period: Planning Ahead:
  • We’ll touch on topics like newborn care, breastfeeding, and emotional wellness after birth, giving you a foundation for the days to come.
• Questions and Open Dialogue
  • Your Space to Share:
    • These visits are a time for any questions or concerns you may have. I’m here to listen and ensure you feel fully prepared and supported.

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Labor Support

As your birth doula, I’m here to provide constant, compassionate support throughout your labor.
My focus is on your comfort, well-being, and birth preferences, guiding you through each stage with hands-on care and reassurance.

While I don’t make medical decisions, I work alongside your healthcare team to ensure your wishes are respected.
My goal is to create a nurturing environment where you feel empowered, informed, and fully supported in your birth journey.

It would be my honor to support you during this extraordinary experience, and once labor begins, I will be by your side until your baby is born.

How I see my Role During Labor

• Physical Support
  • Labor can demand a lot from your body, and I’m here to help ease the journey with compassionate, hands-on care.
  • Through gentle massage, counter-pressure, breathing exercises, and positioning techniques, I work to relieve discomfort, encourage relaxation, and help you find your rhythm.
  • My goal is to make you feel as comfortable and at ease as possible.
• Emotional Support
  • Labor can be both intense and beautiful, and I am here to provide you with calm and encouragement through it all.
  • I’ll be a reassuring presence, offering gentle words, a steady hand, and a heart fully invested in your comfort and well-being.
  • Together, we’ll create a warm, positive environment where you feel safe, strong, and deeply supported.
• Informational Support
  • Empowerment comes from knowing your choices.
  • I’m here to provide clear, evidence-based information on all aspects of labor—from positions and breathing techniques to pain management options and potential interventions.
  • This knowledge allows you to make decisions that align with your birth preferences, helping you feel confident in every step you take.
• Advocacy
  • Your voice matters deeply in this experience.
  • I am here to ensure your wishes are respected, helping to facilitate open, respectful communication with your healthcare team.
  • Whether it’s making sure you feel heard or supporting your choices, I’m dedicated to creating an environment where you feel seen, valued, and confident.
• Continuous Presence
  • Labor doesn’t follow a schedule, and I’m here for the entire journey—no matter how long it takes.
  • My continuous support brings a sense of calm and security, helping to reduce anxiety and allowing you to focus fully on the birth process.
  • You’re never alone; I’ll be by your side every step of the way.
• Partner Support
  • Your partner is a vital part of this experience, and I’m here to support them, too.
  • I offer guidance on how they can best assist you, empowering them to feel confident and engaged.
  • Together, we create a strong, loving team that surrounds you with care and encouragement.
• Birth Plan Assistance
  • If you’d like, I can help you develop a birth plan that truly reflects your desires and preferences.
  • We’ll clarify what’s most important to you, and I’ll work with you to communicate these wishes to your medical team so you feel fully prepared and supported.

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Congratulations on your new arrival

Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative experience, and every new parent deserves to feel supported, nurtured, and empowered in the days and weeks that follow.

As a certified postpartum doula, I am here to help you navigate the early stages of parenthood with compassion, expertise, and personalized care.

Together, we’ll create a plan that meets your unique needs, so you feel confident, rested, and fully supported.

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Other Services I Offer

• Prenatal Doctor/Mid-Wife Visits
  • I can attend prenatal appointments with you if desired.
  • I help you process information, ask questions, and feel supported along the way.
• Labor Photography
  • When appropriate, I discreetly document your labor and delivery.
  • I help you preserve meaningful moments while you and your partner stay fully present.

I’m there to respond to whatever you need in the moment, helping create a birth experience that feels grounded, uplifting, and deeply fulfilling.

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Is a Birth Doula Right for Me?

Choosing whether to hire a birth doula is a personal decision. Here are some helpful questions to consider:

• Birth Plan & Preferences
  Do you have specific wishes for your birth that you’d like support in honoring?
• Need for Information & Education
  Would you feel more confident with someone who can explain the process, options, and interventions in plain language?
• Partner Support
  Would your partner like guidance or relief from being the only support person?
• Fear or Anxiety
  Do you feel worried or anxious about birth and want someone who can offer coping tools and steady emotional support?
• Previous Birth Experiences
  Have you had a difficult or traumatic birth before and want more support this time around?
• Budget & Resources
  Can you allocate funds toward a doula? (Some doulas offer sliding-scale or payment plans.)
• Personal Comfort & Connection
  Do you feel comfortable, seen, and understood by the doula you’re considering?
• Birth Setting
  Whether you’re planning a home, birth center, or hospital birth, would you like consistent support that follows you across those settings?
• Cultural & Language Needs
  Do you want someone who understands and respects your cultural background and communicates in a way that feels natural to you?
• Hospital Policies & Procedures
  Do you want help understanding and navigating hospital routines and expectations?

If you connect with these points and feel drawn to having dedicated, continuous support, a birth doula may be a great fit for you.

Ready to Feel Supported and Confident on Your Postpartum Journey?

Let’s create a nurturing, restful experience tailored to you and your family. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and learn how my personalized support can make all the difference.

Together, we’ll ensure these early days of parenthood are filled with care, comfort, and joy.