Services:
Birth Support
Birth is one of the most transformative experiences a woman can walk through, and you deserve to feel informed, empowered, respected, and deeply supported throughout every step of your journey. My role as your doula is to provide compassionate, continuous support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period so you never feel alone during this sacred transition into motherhood.
From the moment we begin working together, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you feel comfortable asking questions, expressing fears, exploring your options, and preparing for the birth experience you envision. Every family is unique, and I believe your support should reflect your individual desires, values, and needs.
Throughout pregnancy, I provide emotional support, education, and guidance to help you feel confident and prepared as your birth approaches. We will discuss comfort measures, birth preferences, labor positions, coping techniques, partner support, postpartum preparation, and evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.
When labor begins, I offer continuous physical, emotional, and informational support for both you and your partner. Whether your birth takes place at home, a birth center, or in the hospital, I remain by your side to provide reassurance, encouragement, advocacy, and calming support throughout labor and delivery. My goal is to help you feel grounded, safe, and empowered as you work through each stage of labor.
Support during labor may include:
- Comfort techniques and hands-on support
- Grounding and relaxation guidance
- Position changes and movement suggestions
- Counter pressure and massage
- Creating a calm and peaceful birth environment
- Emotional reassurance and encouragement
- Support for your partner so they feel confident and involved
• Evidence-based information to help navigate decisions during labor
After your baby arrives, my support continues into the immediate postpartum period as you begin bonding with your little one and settling into those first precious hours together. I provide gentle guidance, encouragement, and support as you transition into this new chapter.
It is truly an honor to walk alongside families during such an intimate and life-changing season. My hope is that you leave your birth experience feeling empowered, supported, and deeply proud of yourself.
I can’t wait to support you as you welcome your baby into the world.
Includes:
2 in home prenatal
visits, birth plan, continuous support throughout your pregnancy, on call for you at 37 weeks of pregnancy, unlimited day of birth support & 1 in home postpartum visit.
Investment: $1,400
Payment arrangements:
$400 due at the signing of our contract. Remaining balance due by 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Services:
Postpartum Doula
Mothering the Mother
The postpartum season is beautiful, emotional, transformative, and often overwhelming all at once. While so much attention is placed on preparing for birth, the transition into motherhood deserves just as much care, support, and nurturing. My postpartum support is designed to help you feel rested, cared for, confident, and never alone as you adjust to life with your new baby.
During this tender season, my goal is to create a calm and supportive environment where you can slow down, heal, bond with your baby, and feel emotionally supported without pressure or judgment. Every family’s needs look different, and I provide personalized care tailored to your unique recovery, household rhythm, and parenting goals.
As your postpartum doula, I am here to support not only your baby, but you as a mother. Whether you need encouragement, reassurance, education, practical help around the home, or simply someone to listen and hold space for you, I am here to walk alongside you with compassion and care.
Postpartum support may include:
- Emotional support and encouragement
- Newborn care guidance and education
- Infant soothing techniques
- Feeding support and encouragement
- Helping you build confidence in caring for your baby
- Light household tasks and tidying
- Meal preparation and nourishment support
- Assistance creating restful routines
- Sibling adjustment support
- A calm, nurturing presence during recovery
- Providing evidence-based information and resources
- Holding space for your emotions and transition into motherhood
I believe mothers deserve to be nurtured, too. Recovery is not meant to be rushed, and you should never feel like you have to do everything alone. My role is to help lighten the mental and physical load so you can focus on healing, bonding, and embracing this new chapter with greater peace and confidence.
Whether this is your first baby or you are welcoming another little one into your family, I strive to provide gentle, compassionate care that leaves you feeling supported, reassured, and empowered in your motherhood journey.
It is truly an honor to support families during such a sacred and vulnerable season of life. I look forward to helping you feel cared for, seen, and supported as you navigate the early days of parenthood.
Includes:
a safe space to process emotions, assistance in creating a nurturing and peaceful space, aid in physical healing after birth, nutrition recommendations to promote nourishment and healing, infant soothing techniques,light housekeeping, grocery pickup, assistance with newborn feeding, newborn care so parents can enjoy a hot shower, nap or meal together and catch up, discussion of postpartum mental health & referrals to postpartum providers as needed ( lactation, postpartum massage, chiro & therapist)
Investment: $40 hourly + travel fee
*Postpartum visits may be scheduled hourly, during the day or evening and requires a 4 hour minimum for visits. Overnights require a 5 hour minimum. Contact me to learn more.
Services:
Mother's Helper
A gentle layer of full-house support
Our Mother’s Helper Services are designed to ease the day-to-day load so new parents can focus on healing, bonding, and settling into life with their baby. This non-clinical, nurturing, in-home support fills the gap between doula care and household help. Bringing steadiness and comfort into your home during those tender early weeks. A Mother’s Helper moves gently in the background, noticing needs before you speak them, restoring order, and supporting the ebb and flow of your growing family. Their role is simple but powerful.
Includes:
Light Household Tasks
– Tidying common spaces
– Washing bottles/pump parts
– Loading and unloading the dishwasher
– Light laundry and folding
– Resetting the nursery or bedroom
Newborn Care Assistance
– Holding or soothing baby so you can rest, eat, shower, or breathe
– Supporting basic newborn rhythms
– Offering non-clinical calming and settling techniques
Meal & Nourishment Support
– Simple meal or snack prep
– Organizing hydration + nourishment stations
– Helping create grocery lists
Parent Care & Emotional Support
– Gentle check-ins
– A listening ear as you navigate postpartum
– Guidance in creating a sustainable, restful daily rhythm
Sibling Support
– Engaging older children while you feed or rest
– Reading, simple play, or outdoor time (weather permitting)
What a Mother’s Helper Does Not Do
❌ Medical care or clinical tasks
❌ Diagnosing or treating feeding/medical concerns
❌ Heavy cleaning (mopping, scrubbing bathrooms, deep cleaning)
❌ Driving clients
❌ Pet care outside of basic tasks
Investment: $18 hourly + travel fee
Ideal For:
• Parents without local family support who want to build their village
• Parents recovering from a cesarean or difficult birth
• Families with older siblings needing a bit of extra attention
• Anyone craving more hands-on support and a softer landing into parenthood
Services:
Sibling Doula
Birth Happens. As amazing as it is to bring a new sibling into the world, the process may bring about many questions. Many parents ask, should I bring my children to the birth? If I do, who will watch them if things are too intense? Are they allowed to be at the hospital? What will they do? For parents that decide not to bring siblings to the birth, who will be able to drop what they are doing in order to watch them? In our area many families having a new baby are without trusted family members living locally or a trusted person who is willing to be “on call”. That's where I come in! As a sibling doula I'm fully present to provide compassionate and emotional support for your little(s) so you can focus on bringing your new baby earthside. Whether planning for a home, birth center, or hospital birth, I'm there no matter what time it is!
Includes:
A prenatal visit known as a “get-to-know-eachother” time prior to the birth. I will familiarize myself with your children's preferences, emotional needs, approved calming activities & parents preferences during our time together, On-call availability starting at 37 weeks of pregnancy. Up to 24 hours of continuous care on The Big Day.
Investment: $800
Payment arrangements: $200 due at the signing of our contract. Remaining balance due by 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Services:
Bereavement Doula
A bereavement doula is professionally trained to provide emotional support to mothers and families through the many aspects of pregnancy loss during or after any gestation. Support through pregnancy loss is more complex and specialized, As a bereavement doula I’m with you prior to, during, and after the birth of a baby who has been miscarried, stillborn, or is not expected to live. A key area of support is helping a family say hello to their baby despite having to say goodbye.
Includes:
coping plans, birth at home, hospital admission and birth, returning to work, home stabilization, comfort measures during the labor and birth process, after birth support, self-care and support plans, meal preparation and coordination, going home plans, non-Medical postpartum maternal care (general postpartum health, locia/bleeding, nutrition and meals, facing lactation options, etc),NICU support and companionship, referrals for additional support such as therapists, sibling counseling, postpartum mood disorders, support groups, and more.
Investment: Complimentary
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Adoption Doula
I have a strong desire to support birth mothers and fathers throughout the adoption process. These parents have given such a gift to the adoptive family. With the excitement of birth and the natural attachment to their child, birth parents will face the joy of birth and the grief of separation at the same time. The journey through surrogacy and adoption can be exciting, filled with a lot of unknowns and delicate. In addition to helping make the process as smooth as possible, An adoption and surrogacy doula completes the birth team by providing information, emotional support, education, and compassion throughout the process.
Includes:
customizable support for birth /surrogate mother or adopting parents, 2 in home prenatal visits to prepare birth/surrogate mom for birth & create birth plan/ the welcoming of your adopting baby, 1 postpartum visit for birth mother/adopting family & virtual support.
Investment: $1,000
Payment arrangements: $200 due at the signing of our contract. Remaining balance due by 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Services:
Custom Birth Plan
At I Love What I Doula, LLC, we believe that every birth experience is unique and deeply personal. That’s why we are committed to helping you create a custom birth plan that reflects your values, preferences, and vision for your special day. Here’s how we can assist you in crafting a birth plan that empowers you and ensures your wishes are honored:
Personalized Consultation
We begin with a one-on-one consultation to discuss your thoughts, feelings, and goals for your birth experience. This is a safe space for you to express your desires and any concerns you may have. Together, we’ll explore different aspects of labor and delivery, helping you understand your options.
Comprehensive Birth Plan Components
We’ll guide you through the essential components of a birth plan, including:
- Labor Preferences: Discussing your ideal environment, preferred positions for labor, comfort measures, and any specific requests for managing pain.
- Delivery Preferences: Outlining your wishes for the actual delivery, including who you want present, preferences for skin-to-skin contact, and any cultural or personal practices you wish to incorporate.
- Postpartum Wishes: Addressing immediate postpartum care for both you and your baby, such as breastfeeding initiation, newborn procedures, and rooming-in options.
Educational Resources
We provide educational materials and resources to help you make informed choices about your birth plan. This includes information on pain relief options, interventions, and various birth settings, such as home, hospital, or birth center.
Collaboration with Your Healthcare Team
Once we’ve crafted your personalized birth plan, we can help you communicate your preferences to your healthcare providers. We’ll discuss how to approach your care team, ensuring they understand your wishes while remaining open to the flexibility that labor may require.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Birth is often unpredictable, and we understand that plans may need to change. Our approach emphasizes flexibility, preparing you for various scenarios while ensuring your core values and desires remain a priority. We’ll discuss how to adapt your plan in the moment while still advocating for your wishes.
Investment: $200
