I'm a full spectrum doula, award winning birth photographer, and leader of the best doula team in Northwest Arkansas! Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based support to pregnant and postpartum people in NWA and beyond. While each of us has a different personality, working style, and training background, we are all united in purpose to help you have the best birth and postpartum experience possible. We bring a deep commitment to honoring your unique history and birthing philosophy. Your body, your birth! It matters that you feel seen, heard and held during this pivotal experience in your life. All of our doulas are committed to providing you with non-biased, evidence-based information regarding childbirth and baby feeding options. We will accompany you down whatever path your pregnancy leads. Hands-on support, comfort strategies for labor, effective positions for pushing — these are the things people expect from their doula. What’s harder to name is that heart connection when someone truly sees you in your powerful, vulnerable glory and speaks right to your core. “You are doing this and I am so damn proud of you.” We are here for that.
BFA in Photography - Whitney (2009)
BS in Social Work - Katie (1995)
BA in Anthropology - Camille (2011)
Spinning Babies Training (2020)
Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care, Evergreen Perinatal Education (2022)
Birth Doula Certification, Pacific Association of Labor Support (PALS) (2021)
Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss, The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death (2020)
Full Spectrum Doula Training, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2020)
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Evidence-based information. Non-judgemental support. Compassionate listening and guidance. We are honored to be Northwest Arkansas' premiere providers of doula care. No matter which doula you choose, our clients all receive excellent prenatal education and support! Our visits focus on helping you define your values and desires for childbirth, educating you about what to expect during labor, hands-on techniques to support your body in pregnancy and birth. We also prepare our clients for a supported postpartum experience with lactation education and discussions about perinatal mood disorders. Postpartum check-ins help you feel supported and nurtured in this tender time. You may need sleep, you may need nursing help, you may need to process the events of your birth -- you deserve excellent support in your journey to parenthood.
Whitney played a pivotal role in assisting my wife and me in achieving a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at Washington Regional. Throughout the entire journey, we felt an incredible sense of respect, love, care, and empowerment thanks to her unwavering support. Whitney not only possesses a wealth of knowledge but also an extraordinary level of patience, which made a significant difference for us. Furthermore, her skills as a birth photographer added an extra layer of magic to the experience, capturing precious moments we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend Whitney to anyone in search of a birth doula in the Northwest Arkansas area. Her expertise, dedication, and compassionate approach make her an invaluable partner on the beautiful and transformative journey of childbirth.
- Brian & Fiona Z.
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