FAQs

Every woman deserves a knowledgeable voice.

Birth is not something to be feared.

Too often, birth is surrounded by fear and uncertainty, but it doesn’t have to be. Knowledge is power, and I want women to step into birth feeling informed, prepared, and confident. Birth is not something that just happens to you- it’s a natural process that you can actively experience with trust and understanding.

What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to a woman before, during, and after childbirth.

Do you have a back-up doula?

I work alongside three other certified birth doulas. If there is another labor I am attending or there is an emergency, another doula will attend your labor/birth.

Learn more about Midwest Doula Services

When should I secure my doula services?

Hiring a doula earlier in your pregnancy is recommended, although you can hire me at any time. I provide support through your entire pregnancy, labor/birth, and postpartum experience.

I have a midwife. Should I still use a doula?

Absolutely! A midwife is a medical professional, meaning that the primary focus of their care is on the health and safety of you and your baby. A doula focuses on caring for you emotionally and physically through the trials of labor.

Are doulas only for home births?

I support any and all birth, from midwife-supported home births to birth center births to unmedicated hospital births to scheduled cesarean births.

What are the next steps?

I would love to sit down one-on-one with you and listen to your vision for your birth and further explain my services. Schedule a free consultation with me!

Midwest Doula Services Team

When you hire one of the doulas with Midwest Doula Services, you get the experience and expertise of the whole team during pregnancy and labor. You will have one primary doula, but the others are available as a resource as well as 24-hr on-call backup services. You also have the benefit of participating in our shared prenatal & birth preparation classes.

As a team, we work together to provide compassionate and professional doula services during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. We are all trained and certified labor doulas. We have each signed the DONA code of ethics, and work within our scope of practice, assuring you of our commitment to professional, confidential, and reliable service.

WHAT I BRING TO SUPPORT YOU

Doula Bag Essentials

  • *Rebozo

    *Heating pad

    *Battery operated + portable fan

    *Massage roller + oil

    *Birth comb

    *Peppermint essential oil

  • *LED Candles

    *Lavender essential oil

    *Bluetooth speaker

  • *Toiletries for mom + me (ex: hair ties, chapstick, deodorant)

    *Phone charger

    *Hydration + energy support (electrolyte packets, protein bars, etc.)