FAQs

  • A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Doulas offer continuous care, helping to create a positive birthing experience by assisting with comfort measures, advocating for the mother's wishes, and providing education about the birth process. Their role is to empower and support families, fostering confidence and reducing anxiety. Doulas can help navigate the challenges of labor and postpartum recovery, ensuring that each family feels informed and supported every step of the way.

  • Hiring a doula is an investment in your journey toward parenthood. A doula provides continuous, personalized support, ensuring you feel informed and confident during labor and delivery. With expert knowledge of the childbirth process, a doula will help you navigate your options, advocate for your preferences, and create a nurturing environment tailored to your needs.

    Research shows that having a doula can lead to a shorter labor, reduced need for pain medication, and lower rates of cesarean births (if that is your preference). Your doula will meet with you before delivery to discuss your birth plan and preferences, fostering a strong connection that will give you peace of mind when the time comes.

    More than just a support person, a doula can provide emotional reassurance and practical guidance, helping you cope with challenges as they arise. When faced with the complexities of childbirth, having someone by your side who understands the process intimately can make all the difference.

    Hiring a doula also extends into the postpartum period, where they can assist with breastfeeding support, newborn care, and emotional well-being. This holistic approach ensures you feel empowered and confident as you transition into parenthood.

  • Doulas and midwives complement each other in the childbirth process, creating a well-rounded support system for expectant families. Doulas provide continuous emotional and physical support, while midwives focus on the clinical aspects of care. This collaboration enhances the birthing experience, promoting a sense of safety and empowerment for the parents.

    A doula’s focus is on the non-medical aspects of the experience, ensuring that the mother feels comfortable, empowered, and informed.

    In contrast, a midwife is a trained healthcare professional who is responsible for monitoring the medical aspects of labor and delivery. While a midwife manages medical interventions and complications, a doula offers continuous support and advocacy, creating a nurturing environment tailored to the family's wishes.

  • NO! As a doula, our job is to help your partner feel confident in helping you! You will BOTH learn coping strategies, some of the ins ands outs of birth, and more, from your doula. Your partner knows YOU, and your doula knows BIRTH. This combined makes the perfect team to support YOU through BIRTH. Your doula is also there to support your loved ones, making sure they are also staying hydrated, fed, and taking sufficient breaks so they can support you through this life-changing experience!

  • I’ll do my very best to be there to support you no matter when your labor starts! I am on-call for your birth from 37 weeks until you give birth, but if you happen to go into labor early I will still join you. If I am unable to make it to your birth, I also offer backup doulas if needed or desired.

  • It’s best to hire a doula early in pregnancy, but it’s never too late!! Contact me for a FREE consultation on the “booking” page.

  • Yes! I am here to support your birth choices and make sure they are heard! I will provide you with information on all of your options to ensure you can make the most of them! Whether you choose medication or natural pain relief, I will guide and support you to help you have the birth of your dreams!

  • My pricing depends on the package you choose. I offer flexible payment plans and am happy to discuss what works best for you! Find my pricing on the “services” page.

  • Premium includes one more prenatal visit, one more postpartum visit, a backup doula at no additional cost, and birth photography using your own device. This package is a wonderful option for first time mothers, because it allows for more support! Parents who have had children before might prefer the essentials package, still allowing for plenty of support but at a more affordable price!