Rachel Bailey

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Birmingham, Alabama
About me

Since 2020, it has been my joy to serve families in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, meeting each family where they are according to their priorities, needs, and wishes for birth and parenthood. I work to help each client draw on their own strength and spirituality, then provide additional resources as needed to help clients feel prepared, empowered, and supported for their birth and parenting journeys.

Education

PhD in Anthropology (2005)

Certification and training

ProDoula Labor certification (2021)

BirthWell Partners Community Doula Program DONA-approved birth doula training (2020)

ProDoula Postpartum and Infant Care certification (2021)

ProDoula VBAC Specialist certification (2022)

ProDoula Infant Feeding Education Specialist training certification (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

ProDoula

Credentials
MS PhD CD
Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Infant Care Labor Doula Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Doula Care Spirituality
Languages

English, French, Spanish

Service introduction

Before birth is a wonderful time to plan and prepare, but the options can be overwhelming. We will work with you to answer your questions, help you know what to expect, make decisions about your birth, and get ready to bring home your baby. During your labor and birth, an experienced doula can help you navigate the intense physical and emotional experience of bringing a new life into the world. The continuous presence of a doula provides encouragement, comfort, and support for you and your birthing decisions. The postpartum period brings so many changes and new responsibilities. We will make sure that your needs are taken care of (sleep!), help you create routines to take care of the baby or babies, and make sure that the whole family is nurtured and supported through this time of transition.

Packages
Labor and birth support
Package includes 2 prenatal appointments, unlimited phone, text, and email support, continuous presence during labor from the time you request it until approximately one hour after birth, and one postpartum visit. Sliding scale may be available.
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum support
Daytime and overnight care available, focusing on your priorities for postpartum recovery, infant care, and light housework or other tasks as needed to enable you to focus on your baby and recovery.
$40.00
USD Per hour
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