Doula Support
Evidence-Based | Trauma-Informed
Doula support is for everyone! .Β·:*Β¨ Β¨*:Β·.
But not every doula will be the right fit for you. And thatβs okay! I would love to schedule a time for us to see if weβre a good fit to work together.
I am the right doula for you if:
You want to have extensive support, not only during birth but during your pregnancy as well
You want to be supported by an experienced, trauma-informed, and well-educated doula
You want to have access to an extensive list of community resources and referrals
You are ready to do the work in order to educate yourself!
You want to feel empowered to ask questions to your providers
You want to make informed decisions regarding your care
You want to have a positive and empowering birth experience!
βWhen I hired Madison as my doula I was looking for support while in labor and not only did I receive that support but I also got so much more! Madison was a resource for valuable information from the minute I met her. Madison took the time to get to know my birth preferences and she really listened. I really donβt think I would have been able to stick to my natural birth plan if it werenβt for her. I give SO SO SO much credit to Madison for helping me have my dream labor and delivery!β
β Hana, Birther
How it works
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Consultation + Booking
We will meet (virtually) for a 30 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together. Come with all the questions! I love talking about birth and the role that I play as your doula. I want to know where youβre at and what youβre looking for so I can know how to best support you!
Once you are ready to move forward, you will sign the contract and pay your deposit via the online portal. Thatβs when my support begins :)
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Prenatal Meetings + Birth Prep!
During your pregnancy, we will meet for prenatal meetings in your home. These meetings look different for every family. My support is not one-size-fits-all. I want to get to know your unique needs for support, and the goals that you want to achieve during your birth.
This can look like:
Birth plan building
Reviewing comfort measures
Fear release
Partner coaching
β¦so much more!
If you decide to move forward with my Deluxe Package, you will also receive complete comprehensive childbirth education!
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The On-Call Period
I consider myself fully on-call for your birth from 37 weeks on. This means that I will stay within 2 hours of your birth location and will be reachable by phone 24/7. A question I often get asked is, βwhat happens if I go into labor before 37 weeks?β. β In the unlikely event of a preterm birth, I would make every reasonable effort to be there, or I would send a back up doula until I could get to you. Either way, youβre covered! :) We can talk about back up doulas more in our consultation!
During the last few weeks and days leading up to your babeβs arrival, we will be in contact about signs of early labor, mental and physical preparation, and so much more. Often times, near your due date, weβll be texting almost every day. I always say, those last few days of pregnancy is where the work really begins.
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Your Birthing Day
When youβre in labor, let me know! We will decide on a time and location for me to come meet you.
Once I arrive, I stay with you until after your baby is born! Throughout your labor, I guide you through your journey, empower you and your partner to advocate for your preferences (and speak up if you canβt for yourself), use support techniques that we talked about during our prenatal meetings to bring you comfort and help you reach your goals, facilitate connection between you and your partner, and so so soooo much more.
Some things I bring to every birth: a TENS unit, acupressure comb, and rebozo! We will go over how to use these things in our prenatal meetings.
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Postpartum
Postpartum begins once your placenta is born. I stay with you at your birth location for 1-2 hours after this happens. I like to make sure all of your postpartum preferences are met and everyone is settled before I leave.
I will be in touch to schedule our postpartum visit within 14 days of the birth. Typically this visit involves processing your birth story, going over any breastfeeding or baby care assistance you need, and getting feedback about my role.
I always say, the support doesnβt stop because our contract ends. I love keeping in touch with families and watching your babies grow! β‘
βMadison was a blessing and a huge huge part of our birth story. She provided expert care and advice to my wife and I throughout pregnancy and I cannot imagine our labor and delivery without her. She always had amazing words of encouragement, labor positions to try and ways to soothe both me and my wife in the insanity that is labor and delivery. Asside from my wife's strength, Madison is the main reason my wife was able to have a natural birth and a positive birth experience. We truly love Madison and think anybody looking for a Doula should stop searching and contact Madison immediately. I cannot recommend her services any higher.β
β Keith, Partner
Empowered and Educated
Doula Support + Childbirth Education
*recommended for first time parents
4 in-home prenatal visits - with full comprehensive childbirth education
Continuous text/call/email support
Personalized community referrals and recommendations
A printable PDF of 20 Birth Affirmation Cards
On-call 24/7 from 37 weeks on
Access to a TENS unit
Access to a back-up doula
Trauma-informed and evidence-based labor and birth support
1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support
1 in-home postpartum visit
Discounted initial visit with my friends at Be Chiropractic
I offer flexible payment plans and discounts on bundled services, as well as discounted services to all BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families.
Please contact me for more details!
Basic Doula Support
2 in-home prenatal visits
Continuous text/call/email support
Personalized community referrals and recommendations
A printable PDF of 20 Birth Affirmation Cards
On-call 24/7 from 37 weeks on
Access to a TENS unit
Access to a back-up doula
Trauma-informed and evidence-based labor and birth support
1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support
1 in-home postpartum visit
Discounted initial visit with my friends at Be Chiropractic
Donβt see what youβre looking for? I am happy to create a custom package to fit your familyβs needs.
Please contact me for more details!
Why is doula support for everyone?
Doulas are proven to improve birth outcomes!
39% decrease in the risk of cesarean
15% increase in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal delivery
10% decrease in the use of medications for pain relief
Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average
38% decrease in the risk of low 5-minute Apgar scores
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the overall birthing experience
Read the study done on continuous support in labor here!