Certified Birth Doula Services in the Dallas Area

When you are searching for a birth doula, you are looking for experience and commitment to your family’s unique needs. As your birth doula I will diligently serve you with CONTINUOUS and UNLIMITED labor support within DONA’s Scope of Practice as a resource and information bank with suggestions and hands on help in keeping Mom and Coach calm and as comfortable as possible.  I tenderly care for each mother as I would my own daughter.  You may call me any time with your questions; and in fact, I encourage my clients to ask questions.  I want you to feel as comfortable and knowledgeable as possible leading up to your birth.

I am a full-service birth doula  who is COMMITTED to my clients.  I will SUPPORT you during labor while you are still at home. I will follow and serve you at your chosen birth place throughout your labor NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES! I do NOT work on a shift schedule with other doulas. I feel you have hired ME for a reason. I will not schedule a vacation during your on call period. I will not over commit myself. The only reason I will call a back-up doula is for a family emergency, illness, or if I am already at another birth. In my 13 years as a professional doula, this has only happened a few times!

I am fully committed to the individual needs of each of my clients. I named my practice “Whole Heart Birth Experience” because I attend each birth with my whole heart to support each mother in the way that she desires.

Birth Doula Services Include:

A Face to Face Interview is FREE of charge without obligation to discuss your hopes, fears and dreams for your birth with you and your partner.

Please contact me to schedule your free consulation to see if my doula care is the right match for both our needs.

During Pregnancy

• I will be available to answer your questions by email, text, and/or telephone.
• If you wish, I will accompany you to a prenatal visit with your OB or Midwife.
• I will help you prepare your birth plan and go over comfort measures.
• I explain how I will help you during labor.
• We will cover different positions that are helpful during labor.
• I will teach you about breastfeeding if you have not taken a breastfeeding class.
• I will also answer any questions you may have. This meeting will last between 2 – 3 hours.
• Back-up arrangements will be in place for your on call period.
• I will be on call 24/7 beginning with your 38th week of pregnancy until the birth of your baby.

During Labor

I will provide labor support in the comfort of your home when you feel you are ready for support during  labor.  I will  remain with you throughout your birth process, striving to provide a calm, relaxed birth setting, offering suggestions for positioning, and supporting you in every way possible using the labor comfort techniques previously discussed and practiced in our prenatal visit.

I will also take notes throughout your labor and birth to be used to write a detailed, personal birth story that you will be able to share with your family and child in the years to come.

I will also take pictures during your labor and birth as time permits. (Please note: I am not a professional photographer.  If you would like professional pictures of your birth, I will refer you to a professional photographer.)

Back-up doula arrangements will be made in case of an emergency.

Postpartum

The Day of Your Birth

I will stay with you after the birth of your child to assist you with breastfeeding and making sure you are comfortable, settled and ready to have a quiet time with your family. This usually lasts 1  1/2 – 2 hours.  At a home birth, I will do some clean-up directly related to the birth. If you need other house cleaning, please be sure to have other help available. If you are planning a home birth, there will be extra laundry to do after the birth.

Several Days After Your Birth

I will come to your home for a lactation visit to assess how breastfeeding is going for you and your baby. It is important that you get off to a good start.