“Birth is not only about making babies.

Birth is about making mothers — strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”

If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.

John H. Kennell, MD

"YOUR BIRTH, YOUR BABY"

Doula support is truly an invaluable service, & I believe if given that support throughout your pregnancy, you can appreciate more instead of holding onto anxiety, fear, stress, or worries. Whether you have a “normal, healthy” pregnancy, have been deemed high risk, or are walking through postpartum can be there for you. I can’t express enough how much having a doula can be life changing for you, your experience, & your baby. My goal is to help facilitate & ensure informed consent is maintained to empower you with the knowledge needed to feel confident in making educated decisions. I will advocate & reassure you that you are heard, acknowledged, & supported emotionally, physically, & mentally. Whether you are choosing a birthing center, hospital, or your home to birth, I can’t wait to walk with you through this journey & welcome your children Earth side.

“Birth isn’t something we suffer, but something we actively do and exult in.”

—Sheila Kitzinger

“Let choice whisper in your ear and love

murmur in your heart.

Be ready.

Here comes life.”

—Maya Angelou

Labor (birth) Doula

$1200

• Free Consultation to ensure that you feel I’m a good fit for your journey
  
• Unlimited phone/email support from the time of hire until 4 weeks postpartum visit.
  
• 4 prenatal sessions beginning 8 weeks from due date, 2 sessions in-home and 2 sessions on video ending at birth.
  
• 2 postpartum visits the first being two weeks from delivery, and second at 4 weeks postpartum(support checkin). Extra postpartum paid services offered separately.
  
• 24/7 support beginning 2 weeks prior to your due date, or up to 6 weeks prior for high risk clients.
  
• Up to 2 hours of continued post-birth support . This means, I will be present with you to assist with any questions or concerns. This includes until you are settled in and breastfeeding is established if that is your wish.
  
• Childbirth education sessions include birthing positions, exercises during labor to open pelvis for delivery and partner support.
  
• Confirmation of your birthing plan, your emergency plan, answering questions or concerns.
  
• A list of resources ranging from postpartum support, lactation counseling and support, local mom support groups, and even placenta encapsulation referrals, if interested.
  
• Continuous attendance/emotional support throughout labor and birth for the birthing person and their partner.
  
• You will have access to all my knowledge and experiences
  
• This package will also include a photograph/video consent form for those who’d be interested in having their birth documented.
  

Cesarean support including scheduled Support

$1000

• Free Consultation to ensure that you feel I’m a good fit for your journey
  
• Unlimited phone/email support from the time of hire
  
• 2 prenatals with one being in home around 34-37 weeks.
  
• One on one “crash course” on recovering from a belly birth. We will create a postpartum cart and go over some home remedies for healing.
  
• Feedback on your birth plan, answering questions or concerns.
  
• A List of resources ranging from postpartum support, lactation counseling and support, birthing/child care classes and books, local mom support groups, and even placenta encapsulation referrals
  
• 2 postpartum visits the first being one week from delivery, and second at six weeks post delivery.
  
• 24/7 support beginning 2 weeks prior to your due date, or up to 8 weeks prior for high risk clients.
  
• Emotional support for both the birthing person and their partner.
  
• Continued Support after birth. This means I will be present with you to assist with any questions or concerns. This includes until your settled in and breastfeeding is established if that is your wish.
  

What's it like to work with me?

I’m a firm believer that there’s no one specific method of birth or raising a baby that works for everyone. You know what’s right for your body & your baby.

I’m here to offer you comfort through informed & evidence-based support in any decision you make.

I will always encourage you to learn, so you can feel comfortable & empowered advocating for yourself.

I am committed to improving birth experiences and decreasing maternal health disparities by providing education, encouragement, and advocacy throughout the perinatal period

The Basics Of ChildBirth

(In home 90min crash course)

$90

1 on 1 child birth education class on the basics of pain management and physiology of birth.

Parents will learn the following:

• The benefits of and how to use a birth ball or peanut ball (for more than just sitting)
  
• The basics of the stages of labor & dilation
• Hands on coping techniques like sifting, hip squeezes, and counter pressure.
  
• Basic natural remedies for prepping for labor ( red raspberry tea, dates, spinning babies, & the miles circuit)
  
• Evidence based info on epidurals, nitrous oxide, and spinal taps.
  
• Basics on postpartum changes
  
• ALL of this will be included in the lesson as well as some awesome resources for more evidence based education. Parents will also receive matching handouts for these topics as well as TWO breastfeeding guides!
  

Payment

Currently, The Sacred Heart Doula services is unable to accept insurance claims. However, I do offer payment plans on a case by case basis(late hire), starting with a 30% nonrefundable retainer due before the initial prenatal visit to insure your schedule time period.

Payments must be made on the client portal. We do not accept cash, only credit or debit cards. We cannot accept Paypal, Zelle, Crypto, Venmo, or Cashapp payments.

• The remaining 50% balance of your contract is due by the 36th week of pregnancy or the second prenatal visit, whichever is earlier unless otherwise discussed and noted in writing.
  

I serve Metro Atlanta/Dekalb/Cobb; including home births, Atlanta Birth Center, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Northside Hospital, Emory North

I also provide adoption doula services for those seeking care in the Atlanta, Dekalb, Marietta-area.