Frequently Asked Questions

A skilled professional who is trained to provide one-on-one care and continuous emotional, physical and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth and into the postpartum period, to a pregnant woman and her family.  

Doulas nurture and support you during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum period. They provide continuous support through labor and birth. They bring a non-medical approach that focuses on providing emotional and physical support, sharing information, and helping prepare you and your support system prior to birth. They typically have stronger labor support and relational skills than most medical staff or health care workers. 

•  Decreased chance that birth results in a Cesarean section!
• Increased likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth!
• Decreased use of medications for pain relief!
• Reduced anxiety! 
• Boosted self-esteem!
• Shorter labor! 
• Better infant outcomes!
• Greater satisfaction with the birthing experience!

 Doulas are not medical professionals, and in general, the following tasks are NOT performed by doulas:

• Clinical Tasks such as cervical exams or fetal heart monitoring.
• Give medical advice or diagnose conditions.
• Do not make decisions for the client (medical or otherwise).
• Doulas do not pressure the birthing person to make certain choices due to their own personal preferences.
• They do not take over the role of the partner.
• They do not catch the baby.

At this time, I accept Medicaid insurance. I also accept all major credit and debit cards, and accept HSA/FSA payments. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to lock in your estimated due date. Payment arrangements are available on a need basis.