Supporting growing families in Washington, DC with intentional doula support.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Birth and postpartum doulas offer compassionate care and guidance from pregnancy through postpartum. Providing physical comfort and position changes and suggestions, and emotional support. Together, we will navigate your birthing desires and preferences, explore relaxation techniques, and support you to making informed decisions throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

  • Birth doulas provide support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience. In 2017 the Cochrane Review published synthesized data from 26 studies with a total of 15,858 women showing the value of continuous support during birth. Significant benefits included:

    • Increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

    • Shorter labor duration

    • Reduced use of pain medication

    • Lower rates of cesarean births

    • Improved perceptions of the birth experience

  • I have supported families at hospitals across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including:

    Washington, DC

    • George Washington University Hospital

    • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    • Sibley Medical Hospital

    Maryland

    • Shady Grove Medical Center

    • Holy Cross (Silver Spring & Germantown)

    • Howard County General Hospital

    Virginia

    • Inova Hospital (Alexandria & Fair Oaks)

    • Virginia Hospital Center

  • Yes! I support homebirths providing doula support to families who wish to labor at home alongside a licensed midwife from birth through the immediate postpartum period.

  • The second to early third trimester is an ideal time to begin working together, allowing us to build rapport and connection through prenatal visits. This ensures you feel comfortable and supported when we enter your designated birth space. However, last-minute bookings may also be possible based on availability

Doula Services and Support

Birth Doula Care

$2200

A calm, grounded presence committed to being with you during the transition of birth and bringing your baby into your arms.

Includes:

  • Two prenatal visits offering personalized education and preparation for birth and postpartum

  • On-call support from 34 weeks through your birth

  • Unlimited phone, text, and email guidance throughout pregnancy and early postpartum

  • Continuous in-person support during birth and the golden hour

  • Latching initiation and/or immediate feeding support

  • Guided conversation to explore your birth preferences and postpartum desires

  • Customized Birth Guide

  • Unlimited postpartum text support from birth to 8 weeks

  • One in-home postpartum visit for birth reflection and postpartum transition support

Birth + Postpartum Care

$2400

For families seeking continual support from pregnancy through the tender early days at home.

Includes everything in the Birth Doula Care package, plus:

  • Three postpartum visits (4 hours each) in the first weeks after birth

Postpartum Support includes:

  • Newborn care guidance: diapers, swaddling, babywearing, soothing techniques

  • Light household support: bottle washing, laundry, light tidying

  • Nourishing your needs: having a moment to yourself so that you can have the space to rest, eat, shower, or sip your warm coffee while someone holds the baby

  • Feeding support rooted in compassion (I am not a lactation consultant, but I offer guidance and encouragement as you navigate what’s best for you and your baby)

  • Space to process and talk from a judgment-free and heart-centered

Postpartum Doula Support

The days and nights after birth are full, raw, and transformative. Sharing the load in these early days can be supportive for the entire family.

Individual Visit - $200 (4 hours)
Packages:

  • 12 Hours - $600

  • 24 Hours - $1200

  • 48 Hours - $2400

Each visit offers:

  • Gentle newborn care so you can rest, shower, eat, or step outside

  • Guidance on baby supplies and gear, feeding, and establishing daily rhythms

  • Warm, non-judgmental companionship during a season of transition and change

  • Light household help to ease the everyday

Note: Currently offering daytime support only, in alignment with the needs of my little one and family.

Loss Doula Support

$25/hour or Love Offering

Every birth deserves compassion, whether unintentional or intentional loss. I provide presence, care, and quiet support for those experiencing loss, whether in person or virtually.

  • Two-hour sessions

  • Emotional support, rest, and a supportive hand during a tender time

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