What Is a Doula?

A doula is not just a presence, but a partner—offering continuous, evidence-based care rooted in compassion. Our role is to help you feel safe, seen, and deeply supported through birth and into the sacred postpartum.

How I Support Families
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Birth Doula

We don’t replace your provider — we round out the picture of support. A birth doula helps reduce medical interventions by offering continuity of care, grounded in physiological birth and trauma-informed practices.

Prenatal Guidance

We get to know your values, fears, and birth hopes. Together, we create a plan and rhythm that centers your autonomy and prepares you for a smoother experience.

Labor Support

From massage and acupressure to movement and breath, we stay by your side — hour after hour — reducing pain and fear through evidence-based techniques.

Emotional Reassurance

Birth can be intense. A doula offers steady presence, helping regulate your nervous system, reduce adrenaline, and restore calm between contractions.

Advocacy

We help you feel heard in medical spaces. You remain the decision-maker, while we hold the boundary line between informed choice and unnecessary pressure.

Postpartum Doula

The fourth trimester is not just a recovery period — it's a total transformation. A postpartum doula helps you stabilize, adjust, and reconnect with your own inner compass, while supporting your baby and family with practical, compassionate care.

Emotional Care

Birth processing, mood monitoring, space for grief and celebration — we make sure someone is caring for you, too.

Hands-On Help

Newborn soothing, feeding guidance, and light household support so you can rest and recover without overwhelm.

Partner + Family Support

We coach and care for everyone involved — easing communication, building confidence, and helping the family adjust as a whole.

 FAQs

  • Midwives provide medical care, such as prenatal exams, catching the baby, and monitoring labor. Doulas offer non-medical support, focusing on your emotional- well being and comfort.

  • Not at all! Doulas work to support both you and your partner. They enhance your partner’s confidence and involvement while ensuring you both feel cared for.

  • You can hire a doula at any point, but earlier is often better. This allows you to build a relationship and fully benefit from prenatal support.

  • Absolutely! Doulas support all birth plans, whether medicated, unmedicated, or surgical. Our role is to help you feel prepared and cared for, no matter your choices.

  • No, postpartum doulas typically visit your home for scheduled sessions to help with your recovery, infant care, and overall well-being.

  • I serve families in Morgantown, Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Fairmont, and other areas in North Central West Virginia. I also support clients in Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and parts of Northern Virginia.

  • My packages range from $875 andup, depending on the level of support you need. Flexible payment options are always available.

  • Yes to all three. Whether you’re birthing at WVU Medicine, UHC, Ruby Memorial, Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, or at home - I’m here to support you wherever you choose to birth.

  • Absolutely. I help with newborn care, feeding support, emotional wellness, and easing the transition at home in those early weeks.