Why Hire A Doula?

The word doula comes from the Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” For centuries, birth was a sacred and communal experience—mothers, sisters, and grandmothers would gather around to offer support, comfort, and wisdom during labor.

But as birth has become more medicalized and often removed from our everyday lives, many of us no longer have that circle of support. We've lost the village. We've lost the natural exposure to birth.

This is where doulas step in.

A doula is someone who brings that lost connection back—offering emotional grounding, practical guidance, and loving presence throughout your birth journey. Whether it’s your first or fifth baby, a doula holds space for your power, your choices, and your experience.

Doula Outcomes

Shortened labor by 25%
39% reduction in C-section
Significantly lower intervention rates
Decreased rates of induction by 31%
Fewer birth complications
Higher satisfaction with birth experience
Increased breastfeeding success
Lower rates of postpartum depression and anxiety
Better newborn outcomes

Bodywork Offerings (MFR)

I’m also a licensed massage therapist specializing in myofascial release (MFR)—a powerful form of bodywork that goes deeper than traditional massage. MFR works by releasing restrictions in the fascia, the 3D web of connective tissue that weaves through your entire body. This tissue holds the imprint of past injuries, traumas, and stress, often without us realizing it.

By integrating MFR into your care—whether during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum—I can help ease physical tension, release emotional blockages, and support a smoother, more intuitive birthing experience and recovery.

Receiving bodywork during your journey is also a beautiful way to deepen our connection. My hands become familiar and grounding, so that during labor, my touch is already a cue for calm, safety, and support. You can read more on my MFR website.

MFR Benefits for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

Eases stiffness, pain, and postural issues during pregnancy
Relieves heartburn, nausea, and shortness of breath
Aligns the pelvis and removes restrictions to support a smoother birth
Creates more space for baby to find an optimal position—including helping breech babies to turn
Helps initiate labor when you're full term or when labor has stalled
Deeply relaxes your body in preparation for birth
Builds self-awareness and strengthens your connection to your body

Releases trapped emotions and past trauma (including birth trauma) that may interfere with a smooth birth
Supports labor progression and can ease certain complications during birth
Encourages faster postpartum healing and recovery
Softens and releases scar tissue from cesarean births
Helps relieve mastitis and supports more comfortable breastfeeding
Builds a closer relationship with your doula where my touch becomes a cue for comfort and safety

Packages and Pricing

I offer two ways to work together, depending on how deeply you want to prepare — physically, emotionally, and relationally — for your birth. Both options include continuous birth support and access to me throughout your pregnancy. The difference lies in how much time we spend preparing your body, nervous system, and inner landscape for birth.

ALIGNED BIRTH EXPERIENCE - $2500

A deeply embodied preparation for birth

This is for those who want to enter birth with as little resistance as possible — in the body, the tissues, and the nervous system. Through ongoing myofascial release and conscious birth preparation, we build trust, attunement, and safety long before labor begins.

Complimentary prenatal consultation to meet, connect, and assess fit
12 prenatal meetings, including:
- 10 hours of Myofascial Release therapy, supporting:
  - pelvic and spinal balance
  - nervous system regulation
  - emotional and trauma release
  - optimal conditions for physiological birth
- 2 conscious birth preparation sessions, tailored to your needs (education, mindset, surrender, fear-clearing, partner integration)
Unlimited phone, text, and email support
Access to my lending library
On-call support for your birth from 37–42 weeks
Continuous in-person support throughout labor and birth, from active labor until baby is born and everyone is settled
Photos taken of your birth, if desired
1 postpartum integration visit for emotional support, debriefing, and early postpartum care

This work is an invitation to prepare on all levels — physical, emotional, and energetic — in service of a smoother unfolding of birth.

CORE BIRTH SUPPORT - $1450

Continuous doula care with focused preparation

This option provides steady, grounded support throughout pregnancy and birth, with space to address both practical preparation and the body’s needs.

Complimentary prenatal consultation to meet and assess fit
3 prenatal meetings, including:
- 1 Myofascial Release session to support physical and emotional readiness
- 1 conscious birth preparation session, focused on education, comfort measures, and clearing fear
- 1 additional prenatal session, tailored to your needs (either bodywork or preparation)
Unlimited phone, text, and email support
Access to my lending library
On-call support from 37–42 weeks
Continuous in-person labor and birth support
Photos taken of your birth, if desired
1 postpartum visit for emotional support and birth integration

This offering is well-suited for those seeking dedicated doula support, with an introduction to myofascial release as a way of meeting and listening to the body.