Hello! I'm a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, and Certified Body Ready Method® Pro who has been passionately supporting families during pregnancy and birth since 2001. My desire is for you to have a positive and peaceful birth, no matter how your labor unfolds. (Think of me as your local tour guide and translator on a visit to a foreign land!) I serve families in the Middle TN region with in-person support and provide virtual assistance nationwide. I'd love to connect with you to share how I can help you have a better birth.
Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2000)
Birth Doula Certification, Childbirth International (2017)
Parent Educator Certification, Spinning Babies® (2022)
Authorized Peanut Ball Trainer, Premier Birth Tools (2017)
Certified Pro, Body Ready Method® (2023)
VBACfacts Professional Member
ICAN Professional Member
Evidence Based Birth® Instructor 2015-2024
English
I offer prenatal and birth support options in-person to expecting families in the Middle TN region (1-hour radius around Greater Nashville) and virtual support across the USA. Each of my packages includes prenatal meetings, on-call availability during your birth month, and unlimited hours of labor support. See package descriptions below for highlights and visit my website for full details on each option.
I want to start out saying that Heidi is an amazing doula and had such a positive impact on my birthing experience! Heidi was my doula for my second birth which was a VBAC. Being active duty military my options for birthing facility were limited and I gave birth at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. My first pregnancy I delivered by cesarean section due to my daughter being breech. I was in search for a doula who could be an advocate for me and help with my goal of having an unmedicated VBAC. Heidi exceeded this. During pregnancy she would answer/support all questions and concerns I would have. When I went into labor she arrived to our birthing facility early morning and was there the early hours of the next day. She was extremely supportive of me and had all kinds of coping tools to help me with my unmedicated birth goal. We had music, essential oils, a tens unit and other tools/techniques used throughout the day. She helped advocate for my desires and would explain things to my husband and I as the day progressed. I was able to have a successful VBAC and she was a large part of this success. I would highly recommend her and would hire her again if I have more kiddos! Thank you, Heidi!
- Rachel C.
Where do I start?! I am a pelvic floor PT and understand the importance of support during labor to improve outcomes and reduce the potential for complications. As a military spouse in a new town with no family nearby, I didn’t have much of a community. Heidi has been there for me during both of my pregnancies and deliveries. A lot of my fear around labor/delivery was eased knowing she was a part of my care team. My first delivery was an induction due to husband deploying, and I pushed for longer than I thought possible. Things got a little trepid as I became fearful of a possible c-section. Heidi was by my side the entire time and I never felt out of control of the situation, and was still able to deliver my son vaginally with no tearing! My 2nd birth was predominantly in a birth tub at St. Thomas, and Heidi was once again the trusted voice in my ear when I became worried I’d push for a long time again. Fortunately I didn’t, my second born arrived 1.5 hours after arriving to the hospital, and again no tearing! No matter what your goals, Heidi is a respectful, trusting voice that is well-informed, research-based, and easy to communicate with. I want to have another baby before we leave TN just so Heidi can be my doula! More than 5 stars, 1000% recommended and worth every penny and then some.
- Alex B.
Heidi was my Doula for my third birth, after having 2 inductions with epidurals. She is the best! I interviewed multiple Doulas, looking for virtual assistance, and she was the most competent & evidence-based, organized, and extremely supportive of my goals. She listened and coached me, and provided such great support to my husband and mom during labor & delivery. With her help, I was able to have a vaginal delivery without an epidural, even with a pitoicin induction at 39 weeks due to concerns with baby. She coached and helped our support team through 13 hours of labor. It was such a beautiful and wonderful birth. I would absolutely use her again. If you’re looking for a Doula, I cannot recommend Heidi enough!
- Audrey L.
Don’t know what we would have done without her! She was present every step of the way and brought both my husband and I so much reassurance and comfort. We will be using her for our next birth, for sure.
- Carli S.
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