Birth Doula Support

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm so glad you are looking for doula services. A doula (“doo-la”) is a privately hired coach for birth and postpartum support.  A doula helps a birthing momma through pregnancy, birth, and beyond into the early childhood years.

I think of the birthing process as a half marathon.  When you’re training for a half marathon, you need a running plan, nutrition support, core strengthening, a gradient map of the route, and preferably a coach and support team for lots of encouragement. 

All birth experiences can benefit from the services of a doula.

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What is a birth doula?

A doula is a certified coach that can guide you and your partner through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and in the delicate postpartum weeks.  As your doula, I can attend births in hospitals, birth centers, or at home.  Whether you’re having a vaginal delivery or a c-section, pain or no pain medication, my services are available to you.  

Birth Doula Package | $1,500

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Your baby’s entry into this world will be one of the most significant moments of your life.  Having a doula support you and your partner through pregnancy and birth is a great privilege. Your first step is giving me a call. Initial consultation interview is complimentary.

  • • Two prenatal sessions (up to 90 minutes). The first session is via Zoom where we will discuss the birth journey from early labor through transition to the postpartum unit and home. The second session is in your home so we can walk through and practice comfort measures, early labor and make sure you’re all set for “go time”.

    • Assistance with creating your birth preference sheet

    • 24/7 phone & text support (on-call for your birth from 37 weeks)

    • Labor and birth support when it is time to birth your baby

    • One postpartum session where I can assist with breastfeeding support, process your birth experience with you and your partner, check on postpartum recovery, make referrals, etc.

    • Access to Evidence Based Birth resources

    • Free access to Birth Monopoly's "3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Hospital Birth" mini-course

    • A back-up doula in the event I cannot attend your birth

 

Virtual Birth Doula Services | $800

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My virtual birth doula package is a great option if you already have in-person support from your mom, sister, friend, etc. We will meet on video call with your birth team (birth partner plus anyone else who will be with you). You receive the same doula support as an in-person client (minus me attending your birth).

  • The virtual birth doula package is also a great way to have expert doula support if you're on a tight budget. As your virtual birth doula, I support you by providing all of the services highlighted above. The obvious distinction being that you will only have virtual verses hands-on support. 

    My virtual birth package includes:

    • Two virtual prenatal sessions (up to 90 minutes)

    • Assistance with creating your birth preferences & preparing for labor

    • 24/7 phone & text support (on-call for your birth from 37 weeks)

    • One virtual postpartum session (breastfeeding support, postpartum recovery plan, etc.)

    • Access to Evidence Based Birth resources

    • Free access to Birth Monopoly's "3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Hospital Birth" mini-course

Sweet words from amazing clients

Testimonials

“Jenna is absolutely the best. We first hired her for sleep training services 2 years ago when our son was 3 months old. I had read all of the books and tried it all, but nothing was working. Once we hired Jenna, our son slept completely through the night FOUR NIGHTS LATER! I was in disbelief. Two years later, he is still the best sleeper and I attribute all of it to Jenna. All of my friends are jealous of his sleep patterns and it truly is due to Jenna’s sleep training. The friends that I have referred to Jenna for sleep training have also had the best experience and have children who sleep just as well as ours, so I know our son is not a fluke and her methods and guidance are proven.”

Shannon, Seattle, WA

“Jenna is loving, kind and encouraging. Her willingness to learn what our families desires for our child's sleep was paramount to our success. Jenna took the time to meet with and learn about where our baby would be sleeping, family dynamics (siblings) and what our end goal was before prescribing an implementation plan. Jenna is available, encouraging and most importantly she is flexible in her approach. I cannot recommend Jenna and her services enough. She made bringing home our second baby less stressful and our family is more cohesive as a result. Thank you, Jenna!”

Jeanna, Columbia, MO

“Jenna used her extensive knowledge and expertise in newborns while sleep training our daughter. She is friendly, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and not afraid to take on a challenge. During her overnight shifts, her responsibilities included sleep training our daughter, preparing bottles, feeding, providing baths, changing diapers, calming and quieting our daughter, and allowing us a quiet night’s sleep and peace of mind knowing that our little bundle of joy was safe and being taken care of. Jenna’s calming energy not only kept our daughter calm, but also provided a stress-free environment while adjusting to our new family of three children.”

Marissa, Honolulu, HI

“If you want someone knowledgeable, kind and to be by your side throughout your birth and after then Jenna is your girl. I can’t talk highly enough about her and love that she also incorporates essential oils. You won’t be disappointed.”

Elizabeth, Victoria, Australia

“One quality that I appreciate the most is Jenna is open and understanding and always respects my personal decisions, views, and opinions. Jenna is a wealth of information and not only has the expertise backed by professional credentials, but through experience. Jenna was always just a phone call or text away to help answer any question I had and was always so prompt in responding (and in sending me resources and evidence based information to access). Jenna provided not only holistic remedies, but information on western medicine and medical procedures. She provided coaching and guidance for the labor and delivery process to both my husband and me.”

Jody, Honolulu, HI

virtual birth doula o'ahu
 

I have supported over 88 births on O’ahu, Lexington & virtually.

Virtual doula services are offered via phone or secure video platform. I maintain active in local and national networks of colleagues so I can make the best referrals to providers when you need them (eg pelvic physical therapy, pre and post natal exercise, nutrition, lactation support, mental health support, chiropractic care, etc). I dual trained as a birth doula with Maternity Wise International in 2014 and DONA in 2017. I maintain certification through DONA International. 

I have limited availability for birth support in Lexington, KY. I am on O’ahu usually over summers (June - August).

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birth support

As your birth doula, I support you by providing:

  • Emotional support for birthing momma and dad during pregnancy and throughout the birthing process

  • Coaching on how partners can provide physical support during labor in the form of massage and counter pressure, aromatherapy, best birthing positions, creation of your ideal birthing environment, breathing techniques, etc. During labor, I also physically assist with these comfort measures.

  • Tips on exercise and core strengthening to prepare for birthing in addition to advice on pregnancy nutrition

 

  • Education on how to use natural, holistic remedies during pregnancy and your birth experience

  • Childbirth education to prepare you and your partner for birth

  • • General explanations of medical procedures

    • Lists of resources to access research and information

    • An extra advocate for your family during this special time in your lives

    • Help with creating your birth preferences tailored to meet your individual wishes