Doula Services
serving the Greater New Orleans area
CURRENT OPENINGS FOR AUGUST-DECEMBER 2026!
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CURRENT OPENINGS FOR AUGUST-DECEMBER 2026! 〰️
Birth Doula Support.
As a birth doula, my role is to provide physical, emotional, educational, and advocacy support before, during, and after birth. You’ll receive the unbiased, evidence-based information you need to make informed decisions, as well as mental health check-ins and referrals to trusted community resources. Services are personalized based on clients’ needs, but you can generally expect the following:
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I offer three prenatal sessions, 60 minutes each, in-person or virtual. We’ll create a birth & postpartum plan, build your support system, practice different comfort measures, process any big emotions, and discuss informed consent and advocacy skills so you feel prepared to navigate decisions about your care. Additional sessions can be included for $75 each.
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Starting at 38 weeks, I am on-call and available 24/7 to help you determine when labor has begun. When you are in active labor and ready for in-person support, I will join you at your birthing location to facilitate comfort measures and advocate for your birth preferences. After birth, I will stay with you for one hour to help establish breast/chestfeeding, if desired.
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We will have two postpartum visits to help you transition into life with your baby. The first is a 30-minute virtual check-in within 72 hours of returning home, giving you space to share how you’re settling in. The second is a 60-minute in-home visit within the first 4 weeks to process your birth experience and address any concerns about infant feeding, postpartum healing, or newborn care. We can also discuss referrals to lactation support, pelvic floor therapy, mental health, support groups, and other resources if needed.
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Throughout your journey, I’ll provide comprehensive (and beautifully illustrated) educational materials and worksheets from The Educated Birth. You are also welcome to borrow from my (always expanding!) library of birth, postpartum, and lactation books.
Please note: I have limited availability for birth clients, so reach out early to reserve your spot!
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Standard: $1200
Supported: $975
Community access: $750
A non-refundable deposit of 50% is due at the time of signing to reserve your spot. Remaining balance is due by 38 weeks; payment plans available.
A la Carte Offerings:
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Want to book a single session to ask questions, explore options, or pick a doula’s brain? You may be interested in a single session if…
You don’t plan to hire a doula, but would like a prenatal session to learn about comfort measures and create a birth plan.
You’ve already attended a childbirth education class, but want clarification on a particular topic or have specific questions.
You and your partner(s) are exploring fertility options and would like help understanding the physical, emotional, and legal considerations for different paths to family-building.
…or something else!
I offer 60-minute stand-alone sessions for $75 each. Available to both new and current clients; virtual or in-office. Reach out to see if I can help!
Areas Served
I serve birth doula clients residing within a 1 hour drive of New Orleans, including Jefferson Parish, the Northshore, St. Bernard, and the River Parishes.
FAQ’s
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Doulas provide physical, emotional, informational, and advocacy support for birthing people and their families. That might look like hands-on comfort measures during contractions, helping you navigate options, connecting you with community resources, or simply being a steady presence. Research consistently shows that doulas lead to better outcomes- like shorter labors, lower rates of medical interventions, and higher satisfaction with the overall birth experience.
You can learn more about our professional scope of practice here, or explore this deep dive from Evidence Based Birth on the impact of doula support.
Want to get a feel for how I operate as a doula? Check out this blog post on my philosophy of birth.
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I support births wherever they happen: hospitals, birth centers, or midwife-assisted home births. I honor all birthing preferences and experiences, whether that includes an unmedicated birth, an epidural, or a planned (or unplanned) cesarean.
My service area includes locations within an hour of New Orleans.
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Yes… absolutely! Getting an epidural doesn’t mean you don’t need support. I can help with position changes, comfort, advocacy, and emotional support to make sure your birth goes as smoothly and empowered as possible.
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At this time, I don’t accept insurance for doula services. If cost feels like a barrier, please reach out- I’m happy to discuss sliding scale options or connect you with trusted community resources that can help.
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To reserve your spot on my calendar, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is due at the time of contract signing. The remaining balance is due by 38 weeks.
Payments can be made through your client portal, and I accept both credit and debit cards. Some families are also able to use HSA or FSA funds to cover doula support- check with your insurance provider to see if this is an option for you.
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You deserve a whole team of people supporting you- not one person trying to do it all. I can either be your doula or your therapist. If you’re interested in both forms of support, I’m happy to take on one role and connect you with trusted, vetted professionals for the other- let’s build your dream team!
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Because birth can be unpredictable, I limit the number of clients I support so I can be fully present for each one. I typically take on just one client per month- for example, one due in January, one due in February, and so on. This helps me balance the demands of being on-call while making sure I’m available and rested for your birth.
For the most up-to-date availability, check my social media or reach out directly.
Ready to meet your doula?
Here are your next steps:
Fill out the form below- share as much or as little detail as you’d like in the message box.
I’ll reach out within 48 hours to schedule a free 30-minute interview.
We’ll meet in person or virtually to see if we’re a good fit and answer any questions. Partners & support people are encouraged to join!
When you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send you my doula contract and invoice for the deposit. After it’s paid, you’ll officially be an active client!
We’ll schedule your first prenatal visit. You’ll receive access to the client portal- make sure to complete all paperwork before we meet.