Birth Doula Services
At Mooncradle Matrescence, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to expectant families throughout the transformative experience of labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. Whether you’re planning a home birth, hospital birth, or birth center experience, I’m here to guide you through this sacred journey with love, respect, and unwavering support.
A birth doula is not a medical provider, but rather a trusted companion who offers emotional, physical, and informational support to the birthing person and their partner. My goal is to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered as you navigate this deeply personal experience.
What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula is a trusted companion through your pregnancy, labor, and birth. Think of us as your guide, confidant, and steady presence during this profound time. We are here to offer continuous emotional support, provide evidence-based information, and help you navigate the ups and downs of labor with confidence and grace.
A doula’s role is not to take over but to support you in a way that honors your journey and choices. I’ll help you connect with your body, work through discomfort, and empower you to make informed decisions. Your doula does not perform medical tasks, but offers invaluable continuous support and ensures your voice is heard throughout the birth process.
Whether you are having a hospital birth, home birth, or birthing center experience, I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you during this sacred time. You are not alone; I am here to offer guidance, comfort, and encouragement every step of the way.
Limitations of Service
It’s important to note that a birth doula does not perform medical tasks. This includes monitoring blood pressure, fetal heart rate, performing cervical exams, or any other clinical procedures. A doula does not provide medical care or make decisions for you. Instead, we offer the information and emotional support you need to make your own informed decisions about your care. I will help you communicate your needs and concerns with your care providers and empower you to advocate for yourself.
Additionally, a doula does not provide transportation to or from the hospital or birth center, nor do we take primary responsibility for childcare. You, your partner, or another responsible adult must be present during labor and our meetings.
Pricing
Community Based Pricing
As a community-based doula, I believe that every family deserves care, regardless of financial circumstances. If cost is a concern, let’s work together to find a price or payment plan that best fits your needs. Sliding scale options and payment plans are available.
Virtual: $1,000
Travel only available for Tier 3 Clients: $3000+
🌸 Tier 3 — Signature Full Birth & Postpartum Experience ($2,500)
Best for 12+ weeks gestation
For families who want continuous, deeply supported care from pregnancy through postpartum recovery.
This includes:
🌿 Ongoing prenatal support with 5+ in-depth visits (expanded based on when care begins)
🌿 Full written birth preferences planning
🌿 Birth preparation sessions including home preparation, hospital bag preparation, and postpartum planning support
🌿 Informational, educational, emotional, and physical support throughout pregnancy and birth
🌿 24/7 on-call labor and birth support from 37–42 weeks of pregnancy
🌿 Continuous labor and birth support at your chosen location
🌿 Complete birth documentation through photography during and after labor
🌿 Immediate postpartum support for 2 hours after birth
🌿 2 postpartum visits
🌿 Comprehensive postpartum planning with a personalized written recovery plan
🌙 Tier 2 — Essential Birth Support ($1,800)
Best for 20+ weeks gestation
For families who want structured prenatal support with full labor and birth care.
This includes:
🌿 3 prenatal visits with birth preparation and planning support
🌿 Written birth preferences planning
🌿 Informational, educational, emotional, and physical support throughout pregnancy and birth
🌿 24/7 on-call labor and birth support from 37–42 weeks of pregnancy
🌿 Continuous labor and birth support at your chosen location
🌿 1 postpartum visit
🌿 Optional photography add-on (limited availability)
🌱 Tier 1 — Community Birth Support ($1,300)
Best for 25+ weeks gestation
For families needing focused late-pregnancy support and birth presence.
This includes:
🌿 1–2 prenatal visits with focused birth preparation and birth preferences discussion
🌿 Informational, educational, emotional, and physical support during labor and birth
🌿 24/7 on-call labor and birth support from 37–42 weeks of pregnancy
🌿 Continuous labor and birth support at your chosen location
🌿 1 virtual postpartum check-in