Hi, I'm Alysha! I am a Certified Birth Doula serving the St. Louis area. I believe that every woman should feel empowered to have the birth experience she desires while staying safe and healthy. Having attended both medicated and unmedicated births, I know there is beauty in every kind of birth, and I consider it an honor to be present for each and every one! I am certified through DONA International. I have also received training from Spinning Babies, Evidence-Based Birth, the VBAC Link, and Gena Kirby's Rebozo Course. If you choose me as your doula, you can be assured you will have a knowledgeable support person with you, not only at your birth, but throughout your entire pregnancy!
Birth Doula Certification, DONA International (2023)
Spinning Babies Practitioner Training (2022)
Gina Kirby's Rebozo Training (2023)
Advanced VBAC Doula Certification Program (2023)
DONA International
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As a Birth Doula, I accompany women during Labor & Childbirth to help them have a more statisfying Birth Experience! I meet with couples twice prenatally to get to know each other and to learn all about their birth preferences. During labor, I assist with physical comfort, emotional support, and helpful information.
Alysha is worth her weight in gold. She truly made all the difference in me and my husband having a positive birth experience. Alysha has an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to pregnancy and labor. She answered many of my questions, but was also comfortable telling me that everyone’s birth experience is different so it’s not a true science. She has a library of birthing books that you can rent from. She also knows many people in the area from pediatricians to pelvic floor therapists. My birth (first time mama) went extremely fast and did not at all follow the traditional labor track. She encouraged us to follow our gut and head to the hospital. Contractions never got longer, but definitely intensified. Baby girl was in the wrong position, so Alysha used her expertise to put me in a different position on the peanut ball. My baby flipped to my left side and was here within the hour! After my bleeding slowed down, she went home so we could have bonding time with our little one. Alysha also took my placenta home and coordinated drop off with my mom. This was so incredibly important to me and she made it happen even with the hospital time crunch. Alysha is so kind and knowledgeable. It’s important to her that you have a positive experience and address your fears around birth. She is also present to help you process the birth after the fact. If you’re considering Alysha for your birth, I would highly recommend her.
- Jordan B.
I am so thankful Alysha was my doula for my unmedicated birth! She was there from the beginning to help with my birth plan. She went above and beyond all my expectations and helped me achieve the birth that I prayed for! My husband was so impressed with how helpful she was during labor! I highly recommend her for any mom wanting a doula to be by her side! I went 10 days past my due date, and her encouragement prior to labor was amazing to have, too. She was prepared to help me throughout all my contractions (she does a good hip squeeze!) and was there with bobby pins to pin my sweaty hair away from me as I pushed! I felt so comfortable with her and plan to use her for all future labors!
- Natalie B.
We have worked with Alysha for the birth of both of our sons. Each time it was a great experience. Alysha was very supportive and encouraging. She made the environment calm and peaceful and gave suggestions to help labor be as comfortable as possible. She gave me confidence to advocate for myself. She was also helpful throughout pregnancy when I had questions. She also had great informational documents that walked you through pregnancy and labor. I will use her for every birth going forward.
- Chelsea C.
Alysha has been my doula through 2 births now. I will not birth without her. She is an incredible support throughout pregnancy. She meets every need during labor without me having to ask. She is an incredible advocate and incredible at what she does.
- Bri K.
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