Doula Services
for birth + postpartum
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 two prenatal sessions, 60 minutes each, in-person or virtual. We’ll discuss birth & postpartum planning, comfort measures, partner’s support role, and more. 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 one postpartum visit (in-person or virtual, 60 minutes) to process your birth experience and address any concerns about infant feeding, postpartum healing, emotional wellbeing, or newborn care.
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I offer weekly check-ins by phone or text (up to 4 weeks postpartum) to address any needs that may come up.
Please note: I have limited availability for birth clients, so reach out early to reserve your spot!
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$850.* A non-refundable deposit of 50% ($425) is due at the time of signing to reserve your spot.
*This rate includes a discount until I reach full certification.
Postpartum Care.
As a postpartum doula, my role is to support your transition to life with a new baby- emotionally, physically, and practically. I meet you exactly where you are, in whatever condition or season you may be in. At the start of each visit, we’ll check in about how you’re feeling, explore your current needs, and talk through resources and solutions that might make the newborn trenches feel less overwhelming.
Together, we’ll build the village you need to thrive as a parent- whether that looks like newborn care education, mental health support, opportunities for rest, or help around the house.
I offer support from birth through up to 8 weeks postpartum. Visits are 3-4 hours each and held during daytime hours (5am-9pm). I do not offer overnight care at this time, but am happy to connect you with local overnight doulas.
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Guidance on newborn care, safe sleep, and postpartum healing
Processing your birth experience
Exploring postpartum feelings
Light household tasks & organization
Help with older siblings
Mental health screenings
Connection to resources
Guidance for all forms of feeding
I offer basic lactation support to ensure a strong start, but recommend establishing care with a lactation professional as well. I’m happy to provide recommendations!
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$26 / hour.* 12, 18, and 24 hour packages available.
*This rate includes a 25% discount until I reach full certification.
If you are booking before your baby arrives, a non-refundable deposit of $150 is required to reserve your spot. The price of your deposit also includes a postpartum planning session (60 minutes, virtual or in-person) to help me understand your family’s unique needs and build a strong foundation for postpartum wellness. If you are a birth doula client, this deposit is waived- postpartum planning will be included in our prenatal sessions.
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!
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, listening presence.
Research consistently shows that having a doula can lead to shorter labors, lower rates of medical interventions (like cesareans or epidurals), and higher satisfaction with the overall birth experience. In other words, doulas not only support the process- they help improve outcomes.
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.
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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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For birth support: 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.
For postpartum care: A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due at the time of signing to reserve your spot. Payment for services is due at the end of each shift.
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.
Areas Served
I attend births and provide postpartum care to clients within a 1 hour drive of New Orleans.
Ready to get started?
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 be in touch 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 and support people are encouraged to join.
If you’d like to move forward, I’ll send you my doula contract and invoice for the deposit. After the deposit is paid, you’ll officially be an active client!
Finally, we’ll schedule your first prenatal or postpartum visit. You’ll receive access to the client portal- make sure to complete all intake paperwork before our first visit.