Birth Doula Services
As your doula, I hope to empower you throughout birth, as well as be an advocate for your family.
Your emotions and comfort are my top priority and I am always happy to talk through anything weighing on your mind . Once labor begins, I provide continuous emotional and physical support, as well as prioritize your birth preferences - no matter how you choose to bring your baby into this world. My goal as your doula is to listen & learn about what is important to you in this life transition and to create a more positive birth. Ultimately, I believe birth is a beautiful, natural, and empowering experience!
I offer a free consultation to answer any questions you may have & to see if it feels like a good fit for your family!
Doula Packages
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Basic Labor Support
Free consultation/meet & greet
One prenatal visit to discuss birth plan, comfort measures, etc. (2-3 hours)
Consistent and unlimited email/text support throughout the doula & client relationship
On-call for two weeks before and after your due date
Emotional & physical support throughout labor & delivery
Immediate postpartum support up to 2 hours after delivery
Option for non-professional photos & videos
Custom labor timeline & care package
One postpartum visit to check on you & baby, process the birth experience, and basic lactation assistance (1-2 hours)
$1,250
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Comprehensive Labor Support
Free consultation/meet & greet
2 prenatal visits to discuss birth plan, comfort measures, etc. (2-3 hours each)
Consistent and unlimited email/text support throughout the doula & client relationship
On-call for two weeks before and after your due date
Emotional & physical support throughout labor & delivery
Immediate postpartum support up to 2 hours after delivery
Option for non-professional photos & videos
Custom labor timeline & care package
Two postpartum visits to check on you & baby, process the birth experience, and basic lactation assistance (1-2 hours each)
$1,500
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Purely Prenatal Support
3-4 prenatal visits to discuss birth plan, teach comfort measures to both birthing parent & partner, and discuss emotions going into labor (2-3 hour each)
Consistent and unlimited email/text support until delivery
$650
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Add-On
Additional prenatal visit (2-3 hours) - $150
Additional postpartum visit (2-3 hours) - $100
Get 10% off any doula services if you also purchase childbirth education classes from Lavender & Ivy!
Sliding scale fees available.
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”
— Dr. John Kennell, founder of DONA International
“Victoria made my birthing experience the best it possibly could have been! She was very supportive and helped make sure the nurses and doctor followed my birth plan. She was able to help me with every want and need I had through labor and after!”
-Lora
Cannot recommend Victoria as a doula enough! She provided such a calming presence throughout my pregnancy and the birth of my second. Her knowledge regarding pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborns is expansive. Truly was my go-to for questions and advice!! I will forever recommend her to others!!
- Ali
FAQs
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“A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.”
DONA International (2024)
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Physical support - assistance with positioning to promote labor progression & comfort, various comfort measures (breathing, counter pressure, visualization techniques, etc.)
Emotional support - create a safe space for both the birthing person and their partner to feel all the emotions and provide support in this
Evidenced-based information and advocacy - provide a plethora of resources to ensure clients can make informed decisions throughout their birth journey, assist with communication between providers and clients
DONA International (2024)
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Research shows that continuous labor support can promote more positive birth outcomes, including lower postpartum depression rates, higher chance of a “spontaneous” vaginal birth, and higher satisfaction with the birth experience.
Bohren, M.A., Hofmeyr, G.J., Sakala, C., Fukuzawa, R.K., & Cuthbert, A. (2017). Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6
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My background is in mental heath & social work, meaning my education and past experiences support my work as a doula. I have developed skills focused on client empowerment, advocacy, and social justice, which are central to birth doula work. I will always support your choices and uplift your voice throughout our time together! Trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care is always a priority in my practice.