Haley Lawler

Birth Doula
Richmond, Virginia
About me

I know firsthand how invaluable doula support is. As an RN, I thought I was well-prepared for childbirth. At the urging of my midwife, I sought doula support for the birth of my 1st baby. My doula’s physical & emotional presence during a long labor & strenuous delivery was crucial, & I left the experience convinced that a doula should be present at every birth. Soon my friends began to come to me for birthing support, & I attended births as a friend & advocate. I fell in love with birth work & completed doula training with ToLabor in April 2020. I help my clients navigate their options to make informed decisions that work well for their family & their goals. I want to make sure you are seen & heard. I love walking alongside families, encouraging & educating them along the way. With 7 years of hospital nursing experience, I understand the ins & outs of the hospital system. As a mom of 3, I know the transition into parenthood is no small thing—I want to be a part of your village!

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2022)

Associate Degree of Nursing (2014)

Bachelor of Arts in Cultures, Regions, & International Development (2009)

Certification and training

Professional Birth Doula, ToLABOR (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

A Brighter Birth

Credentials
BSN-RN
Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Anxiety Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Grief and Loss Home Birth Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Life Preventative Care Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

I know firsthand how invaluable doula support is. As an RN, I thought I was well-prepared for childbirth. At the urging of my midwife, I sought doula support for the birth of my 1st baby. My doula’s physical & emotional presence during a long labor & strenuous delivery was crucial, & I left the experience convinced that a doula should be present at every birth. Soon my friends began to come to me for birthing support, & I attended births as a friend & advocate. I fell in love with birth work & completed doula training with ToLabor in April 2020. I help my clients navigate their options to make informed decisions that work well for their family & their goals. I want to make sure you are seen & heard. I love walking alongside families, encouraging & educating them along the way. With 7 years of hospital nursing experience, I understand the ins & outs of the hospital system. As a mom of 3, I know the transition into parenthood is no small thing— I want to be a part of your village!

Packages
Birth Doula Services
My services include the following: --Access to me as an on-call resource throughout your pregnancy --Access to my lending library of books and DVDs --A 10% discount on any childbirth education classes through A Brighter Birth --Guidance and assistance with birth plan development --2 prenatal appointments: 1 virtual (where you can meet my experienced backup doulas) and 1 in your home (where we address any outstanding concerns and review your birth preferences and goals) --I am on-call 24/7 from 2 weeks before your estimated due date until baby is born. --I provide continuous labor support. I am in phone contact with you during early labor and join you when you decide you need in-person support. I meet you at your home or your birth location and provide physical and emotional assistance to you and your partner during labor. I can offer comfort measures, give positioning suggestions, and help facilitate decision making with regard to your unique birth preferences and goals. I provide consistent support throughout your labor and delivery, and I remain with you 1-2 hours postpartum to help initiate breastfeeding and remedy any immediate postpartum issues. --I provide 1 in-home postpartum meeting to process your birth and address any postpartum recovery, newborn care, or feeding concerns. --Ongoing support and encouragement in parenting during the first year of baby's life
$1,400.00
USD Flat rate
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