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DOULA SERVICES
Own Your Birth Experience
Birth isn’t just a moment, it’s a deeply personal journey filled with decisions, emotions, and the unexpected.
That’s why we do more than help you make a birth plan. We help you prepare for the realities of birth, with clarity, confidence, and calm.
Through education, hands-on preparation, and honest conversation, you and your support team will feel empowered to move through birth with confidence.
What is a Doula, and Why Should I Hire One?
We're so glad you asked!
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained labor support professional who focuses on the emotional, physical, and informational needs of the birthing person throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
How will a doula support me?
Doulas help families feel prepared, supported, and confident by providing:
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Education and guidance during pregnancy to help you understand your options and prepare for birth
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Birth plan development so your preferences and priorities are clearly communicated
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Evidence-based information to support informed decision-making
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Hands-on comfort techniques during labor, including positioning, breathing, and movement
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Continuous emotional support to help you stay calm, focused, and encouraged
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Partner coaching, helping your support person feel confident and involved
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Advocacy and communication support so you feel heard and respected by your care team
What is a Doula, and Why Should I Hire One?
We're so glad you asked!
What is a doula?
A doula is a trained labor support professional who focuses on the emotional, physical, and informational needs of the birthing person throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
How will a doula support me?
Doulas help families feel prepared, supported, and confident by providing:
-
Education and guidance during pregnancy to help you understand your options and prepare for birth
-
Birth plan development so your preferences and priorities are clearly communicated
-
Evidence-based information to support informed decision-making
-
Hands-on comfort techniques during labor, including positioning, breathing, and movement
-
Continuous emotional support to help you stay calm, focused, and encouraged
-
Partner coaching, helping your support person feel confident and involved
-
Advocacy and communication support so you feel heard and respected by your care team
Research shows families supported by a doula are
28%
less likely to have
a cesarean birth
31%
less likely to use synthetic oxytocin
9%
less likely to use
pain medication
34%
less likely to report a negative birth experience
Research shows families supported by a doula are
28%
less likely to have
a cesarean birth
31%
less likely to use synthetic oxytocin
9%
less likely to use
pain medication
34%
less likely to report a negative birth experience
Doula Services
Led by educator-turned-doula TaKiesha Smith, our approach combines teaching, advocacy, and real preparation.
Through hands-on learning and honest conversation, we help you and your partner understand your options, navigate medical decisions, and feel confident moving through birth together.
Just the Birth
Perfect for families who primarily want hands-on support during labor and birth.
It’s a great option if you’re hiring a doula later in pregnancy or already feel confident in your prenatal preparation but want the reassurance of experienced support during labor.
Package Includes:
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Initial consultation
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Evidence-based pregnancy resources
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Birth plan creation
-
Comfort measure education
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1 virtual prenatal session
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Email and text support during pregnancy
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On-call availability starting at 38 weeks
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Continuous, hands-on physical/emotional support and advocacy during active labor
Investment: $1,750
"Takiesha was such a godsend. She helped us prep and develop our birth plans, provided wonderful guidance during labor, and postpartum showed up above and beyond reason to support our transition to breastfeeding and at home.”
Comprehensive Birth (Most Popular)
Our most comprehensive offering and a client favorite, this package provides full support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.
We'll spend meaningful time preparing together before labor begins—building trust, creating a thoughtful birth plan, and helping you feel informed and supported every step of the way. From pregnancy through birth and into the postpartum period, you’ll have steady guidance as you navigate each stage of the journey.
Package Includes:
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Initial consultation
-
Evidence-based pregnancy and postpartum resources
-
Detailed childbirth education
-
Birth plan creation
-
Comfort measure education
-
4 prenatal visits (2 virtual, 2 in-person)
-
Email and text support throughout pregnancy & 6 weeks postpartum
-
On-call support starting at 38 weeks
-
Continuous, hands-on physical/emotional support and advocacy during active labor
-
Up to two hours of support immediately following birth
-
Initial lactation support, if needed (first latch and first feeding guidance)
-
1 postpartum visit (up to 4 weeks after birth)
-
Complete lactation support and education
Investment: $2,500
"TaKiesha coached us through what to expect during the entire process. A natural birth was really important to us and she helped accomplish this. We have an amazing birth story to share that we will carry with us forever."
Everything But the Birth
Designed for families who want education and guidance during pregnancy, but do not need a doula present during labor.
Together we’ll prepare for birth, create your birth plan, talk through informed decision-making, and practice comfort techniques you and your support person can use during labor. We'll also cover the basics of lactation to ensure you feel confident feeding your baby from the very beginning.
Package Includes:
-
Initial consultation
-
Evidence-based pregnancy & postpartum resources
-
Detailed childbirth education
-
Birth plan creation
-
Comfort measure education
-
1 virtual prenatal consult
Investment: $500
Just the Birth
Perfect for families who primarily want hands-on support during labor and birth.
It’s a great option if you’re hiring a doula later in pregnancy or already feel confident in your prenatal preparation but want the reassurance of experienced support during labor.
Package Includes:
-
Initial consultation
-
Evidence-based pregnancy resources
-
Birth plan creation
-
Comfort measure education
-
1 virtual prenatal session
-
Email and text support during pregnancy
-
On-call availability starting at 38 weeks
-
Continuous, hands-on physical/emotional support and advocacy during active labor
Investment: $1,750
"Takiesha was such a godsend. She helped us prep and develop our birth plans, provided wonderful guidance during labor, and postpartum showed up above and beyond reason to support our transition to breastfeeding and at home.”
Comprehensive Birth (Most Popular)
Our most comprehensive offering and a client favorite, this package provides full support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.
We'll spend meaningful time preparing together before labor begins—building trust, creating a thoughtful birth plan, and helping you feel informed and supported every step of the way. From pregnancy through birth and into the postpartum period, you’ll have steady guidance as you navigate each stage of the journey.
Package Includes:
-
Initial consultation
-
Evidence-based pregnancy and postpartum resources
-
Detailed childbirth education
-
Birth plan creation
-
Comfort measure education
-
4 prenatal visits (2 virtual, 2 in-person)
-
Email and text support throughout pregnancy & 6 weeks postpartum
-
On-call support starting at 38 weeks
-
Continuous, hands-on physical/emotional support and advocacy during active labor
-
Up to two hours of support immediately following birth
-
Initial lactation support, if needed (first latch and first feeding guidance)
-
1 postpartum visit (up to 4 weeks after birth)
-
Complete lactation support and education
Investment: $2,500
"TaKiesha coached us through what to expect during the entire process. A natural birth was really important to us and she helped accomplish this. We have an amazing birth story to share that we will carry with us forever."
Everything But the Birth
Designed for families who want education and guidance during pregnancy, but do not need a doula present during labor.
Together we’ll prepare for birth, create your birth plan, talk through informed decision-making, and practice comfort techniques you and your support person can use during labor. We'll also cover the basics of lactation to ensure you feel confident feeding your baby from the very beginning.
Package Includes:
-
Initial consultation
-
Evidence-based pregnancy & postpartum resources
-
Detailed childbirth education
-
Birth plan creation
-
Comfort measure education
-
1 virtual prenatal consult
Investment: $500
Doula Services
Led by educator-turned-doula TaKiesha Smith, our approach combines teaching, advocacy, and real preparation.
Through hands-on learning and honest conversation, we help you and your partner understand your options, navigate medical decisions, and feel confident moving through birth together.
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