What is a Doula and How Can We Help?
A doula is a devoted companion on your journey into parenthood. We offer steady, loving support every step of the way. We provide emotional care, physical comfort, and evidence-based information before, during, and after birth. Studies have shown that continuous support from a doula can reduce the risk of cesarean birth by up to 39%, shorten labor, and increase overall satisfaction with the birth experience.
Doulas are also associated with a greater chance of having a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), and those who labor with doula support often report a decreased need for pain medication and a greater sense of control. My role is not to replace your medical team, but to walk beside you; holding space, offering comfort measures, and helping you feel seen, heard, and deeply supported as you bring new life into the world.
Prenatal Support
Each prenatal session is designed to honor your unique path to parenthood. Together, we’ll explore evidence-based childbirth education so you feel informed and confident. We'll co-create a personalized birth plan that reflects your values and wishes, while also defining how I’ll support you throughout your labor and delivery. These visits also include emotional care for both you and your partner, and resources to help you prepare for your baby’s arrival. We will incorporate childbirth classes, perineal massage guidance, and a variety of pain management tools and techniques to help you feel grounded and prepared for the journey ahead.
Labor & Delivery Support
From 37 weeks until birth, I offer 24/7 on-call availability. Meaning I’m just a call or text away whenever you need reassurance, guidance, or presence. Once active labor begins, I join you in person to offer steady emotional support and hands-on comfort measures such as touch, breathwork, movement, and positioning. I’ll help create a calming birth space, offer tools to ease the intensity of labor, and support your communication with medical staff. If you wish, I can document your experience through birth photography or video, and update loved ones so you can stay focused and present.
Postpartum Support
Postpartum care is a sacred continuation of your birth journey. During our visits, I provide a safe space to process your experience, offer lactation and feeding guidance, and resources to support your newborn's early development. You’ll receive natural herbal remedy recipes to encourage physical healing, and a soothing postpartum herb bath if desired. I also offer movement and recovery support tailored to your healing body to help you reconnect with yourself in a nurturing, grounded way. For those who wish to honor the placenta, I offer Sacred Imprinting, a ceremonial watercolor art piece created using your baby’s placenta, capturing the beauty of the life-giving connection between you. This is your time to be cared for, held, and honored.