Birth Doula
Hoping for an unmedicated birth? Planning to get an epidural? Scheduling a cesarean section? Whatever birth looks like for you, we’re here to provide unbiased, judgement-free support. The truth? Birth can be unpredictable… and we get it… that unpredictability might feel overwhelming or even scary at times. At our core, we believe every birthing person deserves to walk away with an empowered, supported experience, no matter the path it takes. By reducing fear and nurturing your inner strength, Embrace Doulas helps you meet birth with calm, confidence, and courage.
24/7 On-Call Service
Whether you hire us at 4 weeks or 41, your doula team is on call for you day and night. From the start, you’re matched with a primary and backup doula, so there’s always someone you know and trust. You can rest easy knowing that when you reach out, someone will be there. We’re also happy to connect you with trusted local professionals for any prenatal or postpartum needs along the way.
Prenatal Visit
Explore your birth options, practice comfort techniques, and discover what matters most to you. Together, you and your doula team will continue building trust, connection, and a solid foundation of support. Gain confidence as you prepare for birth.
Physical Support
Let’s be real… labor is powerful work! Birth can be intense, but you don’t have to suffer through it. Embrace Doulas brings a wealth of comfort techniques. This can look like movement, rest, or anything in between. With a variety of strategies—like labor positions, breathing techniques, counterpressure, and more—you’ll be supported in finding what works best for your body in the moment. Whether you are planning an unmedicated or medicated birth, move through labor with confidence and in tune with your own rhythm.
Emotional Support
A space is held for you to feel all the emotions that come with this life-changing experience. Your doula team is here to listen with compassion, offer grounding when things feel intense, and gently attune to your emotional needs. Let us encourage you to lean into this process, while we walk beside you with every step.
Informational Support
Imagine having a calm, knowledgeable presence beside you so you can make informed and empowered decisions. Your doula helps slow things down—creating space to understand interventions, explore evidence-based benefits and risks, consider alternatives, and connect with your instincts. We offer language to help you communicate clearly with your care team, because you are the most important voice in the room. There is no better advocate for you and your baby than you.
Care for your Partner
Maybe your partner feels uneasy around birth. Maybe they’re eager to be hands-on and have already read every book. Or maybe they’re somewhere in between. Wherever they land, we’re here to support them too. We’ll help your partner feel confident and involved in whatever way feels right for both of you, while also making sure they have space for self-care—like resting, eating, and regrouping—without leaving you unsupported. Your partner will receive our encouragement and support, because we know this is a big moment for them, too.
Cesarean Birth Support
Whether your cesarean is planned or unexpected, you deserve informed, compassionate support. Your doula will help you prepare for what to expect before, during, and after surgery. You can expect emotional reassurance and tools to help you confidently speak up for your preferences. We can help create a gentle cesarean plan that includes your preferences for things like skin-to-skin bonding, partner involvement, and infant feeding. After birth, we’ll continue to support your recovery and postpartum transition, honoring your birth as meaningful and powerful.
Postpartum Care
Support doesn’t end when your baby arrives. Your doula will stay with you for about an hour after birth to make sure you’re settled and supported. This may include helping with skin-to-skin bonding, offering infant feeding support—whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding—and even snapping a few first family photos. In addition, you’ll be offered an in-home postpartum visit. The transition into parenthood can be as overwhelming as it is joyful, and Embrace Doulas is here to help you navigate it all, while offering trusted resources and personalized recommendations along the way.
For expecting parents looking for more one on one, professional support.