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I am a natural support person at heart—someone who truly finds purpose in being there for others. I love helping people in meaningful ways, especially during some of the most transformative times in their lives. Offering guidance, reassurance, and a calming presence comes naturally to me, and I’m deeply fulfilled when I can help someone feel safe, seen, and supported. My passion lies in supporting families through the incredible journey of pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. I believe every family deserves compassionate care and unwavering support as they navigate these life-changing moments. Whether it's providing information, emotional comfort, or simply being a steady presence, I am honored to walk alongside individuals and families as they welcome new life and step into parenthood. I am excited to serve Johnston County and surrounding cities with education and support during one of the biggest experiences of your life.
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+ Childbirth Education in person - $1600 + Childbirth Education and Postpartum/NB Education in person - $1800 Included in Hospital/Home/Birth Center birth services: -30 min Virtual meet and greet -On-Call Upon Hiring -Phone/Text/Email Support -Two Prenatal Visits -1st Prenatal - (virtual) We will work out your ideal birth experience, go over alternatives -C-Section, NICU plan and bereavment plan. -2nd Prenatal - (in your home) Confirm the Birth Plan, talk about labor & delivery & help you create a Postpartum Plan -Continuous Labor & Birth Support from when you need me until after the baby is born. (Backup provided) -Practice comfort techniques with you and your partner -Walk through the stages and phases of labor -Work on skills to process potential fears or anxiety you may have about birth. -One postpartum visit, either in person or virtual -Breastfeeding support, references when needed -Baby soothing techniques -NICU Support Guide (just in case) As your Certified Doula, I will: -listen to you respectfully about your decisions for yourself, your baby, and your family. -help you feel prepared for all kinds of outcomes, knowing that if things do not go as planned, you have not failed. I will help you honor your body and the complicated and unpredictable process of birth. 0offer my full support during the most vulnerable time of your life. I will cheer you on in your moments of strength and power and be a shoulder to lean on during times of stress and uncertainty.
24h pkg - $1060 - pkg will be invoiced weekly 48h pkg - $2125 - pkg will be invoiced weekly The benefits of having a postpartum doula are vast. As a postpartum doula, I aim to help you transition into your new role as a parent of a newborn. There’s no judgment here, just help and support, which leads directly to parents feeling empowered. I can offer resources, educate, and help your family adjust to your new addition. I can help with meal trains, infant sleep, parent sleep, breastfeeding, bottle feeding support, baby care, sibling adjustment, and more. Let me help you feel as comfortable as possible during this time. Included in postpartum services: (-free) 30-minute virtual meet and greet -min 4-hour visits -Processing your birth story -Birth recovery care & tips -Newborn care & tips -Infant feeding support (breast/bottle/combo) -Household support (baby laundry, dishes, making snacks) -nvoiced weekly or after service If you are interested in overnight care I have other doulas that I can refer you too.
Planned C-section pkg Plus + Postpartum/NB Education in person-$1400 Included in planned cesarean BIRTH services: -30 min Virtual meet and greet -On-Call Upon Hiring -Phone/Text/Email Support -Two Prenatal Visits -1st Prenatal - (virtual) We will work out your ideal C-section and operating room expectations -2nd Prenatal - (in your home) Confirm the C-section Plan, talk about expectations, create a postpartum plan, prepare you body -Continuous Support from when you check in to the hospital until 2-3 hours after the baby is born. -Grab a meal for mom or your partner. -Work on skills to process potential fears or anxiety you may have about the upcoming C-section. -One postpartum visit, either in person or virtual. -Breastfeeding support -Baby soothing techniques -NICU support Guide As your Certified Doula, I will: -listen to you respectfully about your decisions for yourself, your baby, and your family. -help you feel prepared for all kinds of outcomes, knowing that if things do not go as planned, you have not failed. I will help you honor your body and the complicated and unpredictable process of birth. -offer my full support during the most vulnerable time of your life. I will cheer you on in your moments of strength and power and be a shoulder to lean on during times of stress and uncertainty.
-24h pkg (daytime only) $950 (6 daytime visits 4h each) -48h pkg (daytime only) $1900 (12 daytime visits 4h each) Team Baby, Team Family My care centers on supporting both the baby and the family—honoring their experience, emotions, and journey in the NICU. 1. Collaboration, Not Competition We work with medical staff, nurses, and care providers to create a circle of support—because every role matters in NICU care. 2. Doulas: A Unique and Valuable Part of the Team As non-clinical professionals, doulas offer emotional, physical, and informational support that complements medical care. 3. The Calm in the Chaos I bring grounding, presence, and compassion. Our strength lies in relationship—building trust with families during vulnerable moments. 4. Regulation and ReassuranceI help families regulate their nervous systems, reduce stress, and find small anchors of peace and clarity in an overwhelming environment. 5. Supporters, Not Fixers I do not try to “solve” or “fix” the NICU journey. Instead, I am there to walk alongside families with empathy, offering presence, no pressure. I will help you too create a plan for your NICU stay to make sure we are taking care of both mom and baby. I will send text reminders daily and come and sit by baby's bed while mom and dad get some well-deserved rest, food or both.
As a Doula my philosophy centers on the belief that childbirth is a profound and transformative experience that should be supported with compassion, respect, and empowerment. I will advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of birthing moms, providing continuous support throughout labor and delivery. This philosophy emphasizes informed choice, recognizing that each person's journey is unique and deserving of personalized care. By fostering a nurturing environment and encouraging open communication, I as a doula will help you navigate your birth experience, ultimately promoting a sense of agency and connection to your own body and the birthing process.
We hired Amanda to be our birth doula. We had a rough experience with our first born and wanted some extra help the second time around. Amanda not only had our back before, during, and after the birth, but she advocated for us with our medical team when it mattered most. She should be very proud of the services she provided us. We couldn't be happier.
— Jessica L.
So grateful for Amanda! She was very much a rock for me through my Pregnancy and laboring process. She’s extremely comforting, knowledgeable, and creates such a safe space for you during your labor. I will 100% pick her again when I have more kids!
— Holly F.
We were so grateful to have Amanda with us to prepare us for our delivery day and for our postpartum journey when welcoming our first child into the world. Prior to delivery, Amanda did a virtual consultation with us where she helped us create our birthing plan, answer questions and prepare our hearts & minds for delivery. After the arrival of our son Amanda came within the first 24 hours of being home to assist me with my breastfeeding journey as our little guy was having trouble latching she was tremendously helpful with this as well as supporting my mental health through trying to learn to breastfeed. Amanda was available to us 24/7 via text for any questions and would respond promptly with very helpful and encouraging input! Amanda also came twice within the first two weeks postpartum & stayed with us through the night so my husband and I could get a good night’s sleep, she cared for our newborn son and would come gently wake me when he was ready for his feedings. My husband and I struggled the 1st couple weeks of parenthood and adjusting to our new normal and her support, encouragement, and willingness to come overnight helped us survive those very difficult yet joyous first few weeks as parents. When we were ready to be released from her care she would still check in with us every now and then. Amanda was not only knowledgeable about pre and postpartum information & breastfeeding, caring, soft, and nurturing to our son but also to me, my postpartum mental health, our marriage, and our home. She cares for the entire well-being of your family and will go above and beyond to support you and your family in your journey pre- and postpartum. I couldn’t recommend Amanda more. I struggle to even put into words the impact she made on our journey of becoming parents. I hope you allow her to make that same impact on your journey & trust me when I say you won’t regret it.
— Moriah K.
Amanda was the most supportive during L&D, she helped out with exercises and emotionally kept me going. Could not have imagined my birth story without her. I had a long labor experience, and Amanda was by my side throughout the hospital. She kept talking through the options available as we were induced and waiting for dilation. She walked us through the benefits of each manual intervention as well as the risks associated with each step. during the pushing phase, she was a great coach to keep me going until the baby was out. We felt more supported during the prenatal as well as postnatal phases, as she spoke about common issues new parents go through. I could not recommend her enough.
— Monal M.
She helped on so many levels from understanding, educating, keeping cal, coaching, analyzing and so much more. She took a potentially traumatic situation and made it beautiful. She was also supportive during the postpartum period and helped me walk through a week in the NICU with my son. She made sure to be there the day I brought him home to help us settle in.
— Brenna E.
I couldn’t have done this without a doula. Amanda was amazing in helping me understand all my options with prenatal visits and was so prompt in replying back to us with the questions we had. Throughout the pregnancy. Having her in the labor room was so helpful with all the pain management techniques she had. We tried several different positions to help bring the baby down the birth canal. She helped fill the bathtub for pain relief multiple times, worked with and helped my husband to support me during contractions, and stayed up all night during my labor to make sure the baby and I were ok. Massaged me during a few painful contractions, made sure I was well hydrated, and ate during labor. I’m really grateful for having Amanda be a part of my support team for one of the most difficult but beautiful experiences of my life.
— Alta S.
Amanda was so great to work with before during and after the birth experience. She helped me reach all my goals of avoiding another induction and having a natural, unmedicated birth through daily exercises and natural remedies beforehand. She is a great coach and helped me get into the various birthing positions I wanted during labor. She made sure my husband was part of the birth in all the ways he wanted to be and helped ensure the baby had a the care we were seeking. She was also an excellent resource as we navigated some post-birth issues and had referrals for holistic practitioners.
— Kristi M.
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