Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a doula?
A doula is a trained birth professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. We do not provide medical care, but we work alongside your care team to help you feel confident, supported, and empowered.

2. What’s the difference between a doula and a midwife?
A midwife is a medical professional who provides prenatal care and delivers babies. A doula offers non-medical support and is focused on your comfort, mindset, and helping you advocate for the birth experience you want.

3. Why hire a birth doula?
Studies show that having a doula can lead to shorter labors, fewer interventions, and higher satisfaction with your birth experience. Doulas offer continuous, one-on-one support throughout labor something that’s often missing in modern birth settings. Nurses and doctors always have multiple patients and need to come and go. Even home birth midwives, while incredibly attentive, are focused primarily on the medical side of birth and ensuring a safe delivery. As labor intensifies, they may not be as tuned into your emotional or physical comfort. A doula stays with you the entire time, offering grounded reassurance, pain relief techniques, and gentle reminders that you are safe, capable, and supported.

4. Do you support hospital, home, and birth center births?
Yes! Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or birth center birth, we meet you where you are and tailor our support to your vision and comfort.

5. When should I book a doula?
As early as you’re ready. Most families book sometime in the second trimester, but we also accept later bookings when availability allows. Reach out anytime to check availability.

6. Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, flexible payment plans are available. We believe everyone deserves doula support and are happy to work with you to make it accessible.

7. Will my partner feel left out?
Not at all. A doula is there for both of you. We help your partner feel more confident, offering suggestions for hands-on support and taking pressure off so they can be present and connected.

8. Can you support me if I’m planning an epidural or C-section?
Absolutely. We support your birth, whatever that looks like. Whether unmedicated, medicated, or surgical, we’re there to help you feel informed, calm, and cared for.

9. How do I get started?
You can book a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit. From there, I’ll walk you through the next steps.