Birth & Postpartum Care

 

I believe every family deserves to feel supported and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early days with a new baby.

I provide evidence-based education, emotional support, and comfort to help you feel prepared for birth and confident in the choices you make. My approach is calm, compassionate, and focused on your individual needs, preferences, and goals.

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Birth Doula Support

 

Birth is a significant experience, and having the right support can make a meaningful difference. As your doula, I am here to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy and labor.

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Together, we will talk through your birth preferences, possible interventions, comfort measures, and questions so you can approach birth with a greater sense of confidence. During labor, I provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support while helping you and your partner navigate each stage.

 

Birth support, starting at $1,000 · Wake County / Durham area

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What's Included

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• Up to three prenatal visits to get to know each other, answer questions, and discuss your preferences

• Birth planning and preparation

• Evidence-based resources to help you make informed choices

• On-call support beginning at 38 weeks

• Continuous support throughout labor and birth

• Comfort measures and hands-on support

• Support for your partner and other members of your birth team

• One postpartum integration visit to check in, answer questions, and help you transition home

Returning for another birth? Take $100 off your birth package.

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Postpartum Care

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The first days and weeks with a new baby are a time of learning, healing, and adjustment. Postpartum support gives you space to rest, recover, and feel cared for while you get to know your baby.

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My goal is to make those early days a little easier by providing practical, compassionate support that meets you where you are.

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Postpartum support may include:

• Gentle, judgment-free feeding support

• Newborn care and support

• Help with light household tasks

• Time to rest, shower, eat, or simply take a break

• A listening ear as you process your birth and adjust to life with your baby

• Reassurance and encouragement as you build confidence in your new role

There is no right way to feel or do postpartum. My role is to support you without judgment or pressure.

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By the Hour

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• Daytime: $40/hr · 4-hour minimum

• Overnight: $45/hr · 8-hour minimum

 

Postpartum Packages

 

Starter
4 day shifts
$640

Extended
9 day shifts or 4 overnights
$1,440

Full
18 day shifts or 8 overnights
$2,880

 

Birth + Postpartum Packages

 

Add postpartum care to your birth package and save $100.

Birth + Starter Postpartum
$1,540

Birth + Extended Postpartum
$2,340

Birth + Full Postpartum
$3,780

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Payment & Financial Assistance

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I want doula support to feel accessible whenever possible. Payment plans and need-based grants are available.

Please reach out to discuss a payment plan or apply for financial assistance.

My current rates reflect where I am in my certification process and will be updated as I complete my certification.

 

Working Together

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Every family and every birth is different. My role is to listen, educate, encourage, and support you without judgment.

I work alongside your doctor or midwife and your chosen birth team, providing non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support. My goal is to help you feel comfortable asking questions, understand your options, and make the decisions that feel right for you.

We begin with a free, private consultation where we can talk about your pregnancy, your hopes for birth and postpartum, and what kind of support you're looking for.

 

Good to Know

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What is a doula?

A doula is a trained, non-medical support person who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

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I do not replace your doctor or midwife or provide medical advice. Instead, I work alongside your medical team to help you feel informed, supported, and confident throughout your experience.

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Is doula support for me if I have a partner or family member supporting me?

Absolutely. Your partner and family are an important part of your support team, and I support them too.

Having an experienced person there to provide comfort, information, and encouragement can help your whole birth team feel more confident and supported.

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Do I need to have a specific birth plan?

Not at all. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, an epidural, a cesarean birth, or you're still figuring out what feels right for you, doula support can be helpful.

Birth plans can change, and that's okay. My role is to support you through the birth you have.

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How does a doula work with my medical team?

I work alongside your doctor, midwife, nurses, and other care providers. I don't deliver babies or provide medical advice.

I can help you understand your options, prepare questions, communicate your preferences, and feel supported as you make decisions with your medical team.

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What if I'm not sure I can afford doula support?

Please reach out. Payment plans and need-based grants are available, and I'm happy to talk through your options with you.

 

When should we start?

Whenever feels right for you. Many families reach out during pregnancy so we have time to get to know each other and prepare together.

On-call birth support begins at 38 weeks, and postpartum care can be arranged before or after your baby arrives.

 

How do we begin?

We start with a free, private consultation. It's simply an opportunity to talk, ask questions, learn more about my services, and see if we're a good fit.

 

No pressure and no commitment — just a conversation about how I can support you.

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Gentle Reminder ~ Breathe

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