Birth is one of life's most transformative experiences, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

As your Birth Doula, I provide continuous emotional, physical and educational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period.

My focus is helping you experience birth with confidence while honoring your preferences and supporting informed decision-making every step of the way.

Prenatal Support:

Before labor begins, we'll spend time getting to know one another and preparing for your birth. I like to meet 2-3 minimum during pregnancy, but we can meet as many times as you’d like or if we aren’t covering the things I feel are needed within 2-3 visits then I will suggest we meet more times as necessary.

Our prenatal visit may include:

- Building a trusting relationship so you feel fully supported

- Discussing your hopes, preferences and birth goals

- Creating a personalized birth preferences document

- Education on the stages and physiology of labor

- Understanding common medical procedures and interventions

- Comfort measures for every stage of labor

- Natural pain management techniques

- Partner preparation and coaching (if applicable)

- Positioning for labor progression and comfort

- Signs of labor and when to contact your care team

- Hospital, birth center or home birth preparation

- VBAC education and support when appropriate

- Answering questions that arise throughout pregnancy

I offer every client a homemade, non-toxic body butter and sugar scrub to assist your growing belly's elasticity and help you feel cared for and pampered. 

You will also get a client folder with resources and L&W educational handouts.

During Labor & Birth:

When labor begins, I remain by your side - providing calm, continuous support thorughout the experience. 

Support may include:

- Continuous emotional reassurance

- Encouragement for both you and your partner (if applicable)

- Get you food, drink, etc

- Breathing and relaxation guidance

- Position changes to encourage comfort and labor progress

- Hands-on comfort techniques, including counterpressure and massage

- Suggestions for movement and upright labor positions

- Use of comfort tools such as birth balls, peanut balls, rebozo techniques (when appropriate), hot and cold therapy, and other non-medical comfort measures (TENS Unit coming soon!)

- Creating a peaceful birth environment

- Helping you understand your options so you can make informed decisions

- Supporting communication between you and your healthcare team

- Encouraging partner involvement (if applicable) while allowing them opportunities to rest and remain present

- Continuous support until after your baby is born

Immediate Postpartum:

Following birth, I remain with your family to help you transition during those first precious hours.

Support may include:

- Assistance with the first feeding, if desired

- Support with skin-to-skin contact

- Encouragement during the "golden hour"

- Basic newborn education

- Emotional support as you process your birth experience

- Ensuring your family feels comfortable before I leave

$500 deposit required, $1,800 total

I offer payment plans and a sliding scale, I believe everyone deserves support during pregnancy and birth.

Book a free consultation to make sure we're a good match or checkout the Postpartum page to see how I can support you after birth!