Labor Doula Support 

Birth Doula Support includes:

  • One free consultation to get to know each other and ensure we are a good fit

  • At least two prenatal visits, in which I will help you to prepare for your birth

  • On-call support 24/7 approaching your estimated due date, from 38 weeks onwards. If there are any indicators for expecting earlier labor, my availability will include this time as well

  • Continuous presence and support throughout your labor

  • One to two postpartum visits depending on need

  • Phone and email support and resources until at least 6 weeks postpartum

  • Access to discounted childbirth education classes through Brave Birth Doula Care

  • Complementary attendance at weekly New Family Support Circle with doulas and an IBCLC

Birth Doula Fee: $1650-$2000

Shared care doula support:

  • Package often offered as two doulas: Rachael and co-doula Megan Peterson. Megan is an experienced doula and childbirth educator, as well as a pelvic floor yoga therapist. Our collaboration provides a full spectrum of body support and mindfulness based labor preparation. As a part of this package, you’ll also receive one-on-one yoga therapy sessions prenatally and in postpartum.

  • Includes all of the above doula support

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Contact me for labor support package details

Postpartum Doula Support 

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As your postpartum doula, my goal is to promote physical and emotional healing after the transformation of your family. I can provide:

  • Informational support:
    How to care for your baby, infant soothing techniques, information on baby gear such as how to wear a Moby wrap, resourcing and referrals

  • Postpartum body support:

    Facilitation of recovery and healing after birth, acupressure, belly-binding, massage, normalization, herbal support for blood-building

  • Baby-feeding support:
    Comfort and positioning, lactation support, bottle setup, and referrals to lactation consultants

  • Emotional support:
    Compassionate listening in processing your birth story and journey into postpartum

  • Sleep Relief:

    Overnight doula support for that much needed night of sleep

  • Home Care:

    Holding baby while parent takes care of their needs, entertaining siblings, light housekeeping (dishes, laundry) and healthy meal preparation

Postpartum doula care offered hourly or in support packages through Brave Birth Doula Care

Contact me for postpartum support details

KIND WORDS

“Rachael is an amazing doula, and one of the kindest and most caring people I’ve met! As first time parents, Rachael was so helpful to talk to during our pregnancy to answer any questions that came up (anytime!), share resources, and help normalize what sometimes felt overwhelming.  During our birth, we were so appreciative of all the support and reassurance Rachael provided in helping us talk through what our medical providers were recommending so that we felt comfortable and confident with all of our decisions.  She was able to help us set up a peaceful and calm environment (which was very important to us), and gave us great suggestions for different positions and techniques we could try when the contractions became more intense.

“I truly believe that having Rachael as our doula helped us to have the positive birth experience we had hoped for.  My husband and I had quite a bit of anxiety and fear about the birth itself before meeting with Rachael, and we were able to work these fears and felt much more empowered going into our birth.  Her calm and loving nature was exactly what we needed, and we’ll always be so thankful she was there with us through it all!  I would absolutely recommend Rachael to anyone seeking a doula during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.”

- Mama of baby Hadley, born March 2018

“I’m so glad I chose Rachael Walters to be my doula. This was my second pregnancy and it was important that I find a doula I could connect with. I was determined to have a healthy pregnancy and a VBAC. Rachael took the time to listen with genuine kindness and respect to all of my thoughts, wishes and fears. My first child’s delivery was a pretty awful experience that I never truly grieved or dealt with. Having Rachael really helped me process and validate my first labor experience  ( where I had no doula ) She helped me feel empowered in my experience no matter which way it went. She always had the best resources and suggestions for me & she helped eased a lot of my stress during pregnancy. I became single right around the time we first met. She made it to one of my labor massage classes as my stand in partner and she also came with me to the hospital when I had to get an ECV because baby was breech at 37 weeks. ( luckily my baby flipped on her own that morning!)  When it came time for actual labor, she helped me achieve my goal of a pain medication free labor at home during early labor and assisted me in the hospital during my active labor. In the end, I made the call to have another csection but Rachael was there as my cheerleader to support me in that decision, allowing me to feel empowered not disappointed. After I had my baby, I had her encapsulate my placenta which I feel helped tremendously with healing and postpartum feels. Racheal became a true support person for me during an extremely lonely and vulnerable time. She kept me feeling excited even when I was feeling low and I’m forever grateful. You will not regret hiring Rachael to be your doula!”

- Mama of baby Violet, born January 2019


“When I found out I was pregnant with my second son, I was very concerned about my postpartum I experienced with my first son. I always have more anxiety when I’m pregnant and so many more emotions on the daily. This is where I started to think I need help with this pregnancy, whether it’s emotional support or physically helping me thru delivery etc, this is also where Rachael came in and helped me so much. 

Rachael truly did help me she’d call me to check in, she would go the extra mile to make sure I’m doing okay through everything. She even helped me go to a couple doctor appointments. And when delivery came she made everything easier and calmer for me and my husband. My delivery I can honestly say was a dream come true for me. And postpartum depression with my second was pretty much nonexistent.  However, Rachael did check on me with this and made me feel totally comfortable with the normalcy of postpartum depression etc. I would now tell all friends to use a Doula - specifically Rachael.”

-Mama of baby Niam, born August 2017

“Rachel was an amazing doula! I met with Rachel when I was 8 months pregnant and looking for a doula for my 3rd baby (and 2nd VBAC). I knew right away she was the right person to support me through the birth of my baby girl. During my labor Rachel was calming and suportive. She was everything I needed. Both my hubby and I were so happy to have her there to help. She helped me to stay focused when I needed to stay focused and kept me distracted when I needed to be disctracted. She was absolutely amazing in every possible way. I am so beyond happy that we chose her to be a part of our baby girls birth.”

Thank you Rachel!”

-Mama of baby Charlotte, born February 2017