WHAT IS A DOULA?

A doula is someone who provides physical support which includes comfort measures and positioning, counter pressure, massage, pregnancy exercises, hydrotherapy support, and breath work.

A doula is someone who provides emotional support includes providing encouragement, reassurance, one-on-one attention, and reducing anxiety.

A doula is someone who provides informational support which includes childbirth education, referrals and resources to community services, and information on informed consent and advocacy.

A doula is there to advocate for you, to support you, and to encourage you every step of the way.

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  • Yes, absolutely! As a doula, I am a non-medical professional who is here to provide you with emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am not here to replace the role of a doctor or a midwife. You will still need to see a qualified medical care provider to oversee the health and safety of you and your baby. I will work alongside your medical team to ensure you feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout your birth experience.

  • Absolutely! As your Doula, I am here to support you AND your partner. Many partners find that having a doula present allows them to feel more secure, confident, involved, and reassured during labor. A doula helps guide your partner in supporting you, while also giving them breaks when needed.

  • Yes! Doulas support births in hospitals, birth centers, and at home. If you choose to birth in a hospital, I will work alongside your medical team to advocate for you and your baby and to make the environment more comfortable and personalized.

  • That’s okay! Many families schedule a free consultation to see if a Doula feels like the right fit. A Doula’s role is to walk alongside you, not take over your birth experience.

  • The insurance plans I accept cover :

    1 initial 90 minute visit

    8 perinatal visits that can be used prenatally or postpartum

    Support at your birth, including c-section

    2 extended 3 hour postpartum visits

    I also offer an additional 9 postpartum visits that can be used up to a year postpartum on a case-by-case basis