The word doula comes from ancient Greek, originally meaning “woman who serves.” Today, a doula is a trained companion who provides support physically and emotionally, provides information, helps teach advocacy and offers support for birth partners.

Doulas are not medical providers, but they work alongside midwives, doctors, and nurses to ensure families feel empowered, informed, and deeply supported throughout the birth process.

As a doula, I’m specially trained in various comfort measures like breathing techniques, positioning, pain management & mindset. I’m not only a doula for the mother, but I also specialize in supporting partners and I will provide guidance for your partner on how to best assist you.

Hiring a doula is an investment in your birth experience, offering continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during one of the most transformative moments of your life. Studies show that having a doula can lead to shorter labors, fewer interventions, and a more positive birth experience—all of which can contribute to a smoother postpartum recovery.

I understand that cost can be a concern, which is why many families choose to add doula support to their baby shower or gift registry. Instead of traditional gifts, loved ones can contribute to the invaluable gift of a supported birth.

Another option is to get a letter from your doctor or midwife and use money from your Health Savings Account. The letter should outline any medical conditions, the need for doula support, and how it will benefit your overall well-being. It's also helpful to include how doula care might save the insurance company money by potentially preventing complications. Submit the Letter of Medical Necessity to your insurance company along with your claim for doula services. 

Payment options are also available and I offer discounts for paying in full at time of hire.

As a doula, I am trained to respect your privacy and boundaries, allowing you to openly discuss your fears, anxieties, and preferences without feeling exposed.  I will also tailor the support I offer, to your specific needs and comfort level, providing a more intimate and focused experience, while doing my best to manage the space where you choose to give birth. I’m well-versed in different comfort techniques and pain management strategies, which can help you navigate labor in a way that aligns with your privacy needs.

A birth doula can:

• help you create a birth plan/map

• explain and educate you and your partner about the birth process

• help answer any questions you have along the way in pregnancy and new parenthood

• introduce and help you with comfort techniques, breathing exercises, relaxation exercises and positions for labor.

  A birth doula can also:

• help offer your partner support strategies

• discuss your fears and expectations around your birth and your journey into parenthood

• encourage prenatal bonding and suggest ways you can connect with your baby before the birth

• support your decision making and help you weigh your decisions with a tried and true method.

  A doula will:

• be a calm & continuous presence during your labor and delivery

• give you emotional reassurance, suggest labor positions, give you breathing guidance, and suggest comfort measures

• help you and your partner advocate for your wishes

• encourage partner involvement

• assist you with where you are putting your focus.

  After the birth, your doula will:

• encourage skin to skin contact with your baby

• help you with establishing breastfeeding

• manage the environment to keep it calm and peaceful

• help you debrief and process the birth experience when you’re ready.

A postpartum doula helps with:

Crafting a postpartum plan 

Offering emotional support

Offer educational newborn care

Emotional processing of a challenging birth

Cooking meals & Preparing snacks

Provide referrals

Nutrition support

Older sibling care

Errands

Organization of home for peace of mind

Help in establishing a night time routine

 Light housekeeping

Breastfeeding education

Meal prep