What is a doula?
A birth doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing people and their families before, during, and shortly after childbirth. No matter your birth plan—unmedicated, medicated, cesarean, home, hospital, or birth center—your doula is there to walk with you, offering care grounded in trust, respect, and advocacy.
What We Offer
Pregnancy
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Prenatal visits to get to know you, discuss your hopes, fears, and birth preferences
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Education on the stages of labor, comfort techniques, and what to expect
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Guidance on creating a birth plan that reflects your values
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Help navigating your care options and provider communication
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Referrals to trusted community resources (e.g., childbirth education, pelvic floor therapists, mental health providers)
Labor & Birth
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On-call availability in the weeks leading up to your birth
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Early labor guidance by phone or in-person
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Continuous support throughout active labor and birth—no shift changes, no time limits
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Physical comfort measures: massage, counterpressure, rebozo techniques, movement and positioning
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Emotional reassurance and presence to reduce anxiety and fear
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Advocacy to help you ask questions, understand your options, and feel heard
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Support for your partner or support person so they can stay present and connected
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Encouragement and reminders of your strength and wisdom throughout the process
Postpartum
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Support with initial bonding and skin-to-skin contact
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Assistance with early chest/breastfeeding or bottle feeding
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Holding space for your first moments as a new family
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Debriefing your birth story and answering early questions
Birth Doulas
Dr. Jazz
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