What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides personalized, continuous support during significant life transitions, including pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Birth doulas offer education, advocacy, and comfort techniques to empower parents, ensuring a positive and informed birth experience. Postpartum doulas assist families with newborn care, emotional support, and physical recovery, helping to boost confidence and navigate early parenting. Through comprehensive care, doulas help families transition into parenthood with greater ease, resilience, and well-being.

Comprehensive Doula Support

LIVLoved’s Doula services offer nurturing and empowering support through the critical transition to parenthood. We provide personalized, continuous care during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period for families with children up to five years old. Our doulas are trained professionals who ensure a positive experience every step of the way. Whether it’s helping you prepare for labor, navigating childbirth, or adjusting to life with your newborn, we are here to support you.

Our doulas are:

  • Trained or certified professionals specializing in birth and postpartum care.

  • CPR and First Aid certified.

  • Insured with completed background checks to ensure your family’s safety and confidence.

  • Our Birth Doula services are designed to provide physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy and childbirth. We empower you to make informed choices and help navigate the labor process with confidence.

    What’s Included in Birth Doula Services:

    • Prenatal Education & Planning: Personalized sessions to build a birth plan, learn about labor stages, and discuss pain management options.

    • Labor Support: Continuous support during labor, including hands-on comfort techniques, advocacy, and emotional encouragement.

    • Partner Support: Involvement of your partner to create a positive, collaborative birth experience.

    • Postpartum Follow-up: A visit after childbirth to help with recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, and addressing concerns.

  • Postpartum Doula services help families adjust to life with a newborn while promoting physical recovery and boosting confidence. Our doulas provide practical assistance, emotional support, and guidance to ensure a smooth transition to parenthood.

    What’s Included in Postpartum Doula Services:

    • Newborn Care Support: Assistance with diapering, bathing, soothing, and feeding your baby.

    • Sleep & Feeding Solutions: Help with newborn sleep cycles and feeding challenges.

    • Sibling Support: Care for older siblings, easing the transition to a family of four.

    • Household Assistance: Support with light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and organizing the baby’s space.

    • Developmental & Emotional Screening: Monitoring your baby's growth and conducting postnatal mental health screenings.

    • Resource Referrals: Connecting you with local resources to support your family’s needs.