Changing Maternal Health - One Walk, One Birth, One Voice at a time.
Empowering Your Journey to Joyful Parenthood
Welcome to The Walking Doula — where every step towards parenthood is supported with care, wisdom, and a personal touch. Start your journey with confidence!
Explore Our Tailored Doula Support Services
Empower your journey to parenthood with tailored, compassionate doula support. From prenatal to postpartum, discover our range of services designed for your unique needs.
Comprehensive Doula Services for Every Step of Your Journey
Perinatal Fitness - Weekly Pregnancy Education - Labor & Delivery Support
Post Partum Care and Lactation Support
Comprehensive Birth Doula Support
Birth Doula Support: Offers emotional, physical, and informational support throughout labor to help achieve your desired childbirth experience.
Postpartum Family Support
Assists with newborn care, postnatal recovery, meal preparation, and provides emotional support to help families adjust during the initial postpartum period.
Comprehensive Prenatal Planning Sessions
Offers one-on-one sessions to aid expectant parents in planning for childbirth, developing birth plans, learning relaxation techniques, and understanding labor processes.
Childbirth Education Sessions
Offers comprehensive workshops and coaching sessions on childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and labor coping strategies, tailored for both group and private sessions. Dads welcome too!
Testimonials
Jasmine Richards
Fantastic support through labor and invaluable prenatal prep. The Walking Doula made the birth experience feel more manageable and less daunting. Highly recommend!
Monica Chandler
I've tried several doulas, but The Walking Doula's prenatal planning sessions and postpartum care really stood out. Practical, supportive, and exactly what I needed each time.
Thomas Krazinski
Attended a childbirth workshop with The Walking Doula—well-structured, informative. Smoothly covered essentials; good groundwork for first-time parents. No complaints.
FAQs
Your Questions Answered: Understanding Doula Support
What exactly does a doula do?
A doula provides continuous support emotionally, physically, and educationally before, during, and after childbirth.
How is a doula different from a midwife?
A doula offers non-medical support focusing on comfort and advocacy, while a midwife provides medical care and can deliver babies.
When should I hire a doula?
It's ideal to hire a doula as early as possible during your pregnancy to build a strong relationship.
Can The Walking Doula work with my hospital's staff during my delivery?
Absolutely, The Walking Doula collaborates with hospital staff to ensure that your birth plan is honored and that you have support and advocacy. This teamwork approach aims to enhance your birthing experience.
Does hiring The Walking Doula benefit first-time parents differently compared to experienced parents
While first-time parents benefit greatly from a doulas guidance through new experiences, experienced parents also value the support in managing dynamics that come with subsequent births, such as introducing siblings to a new baby and refreshing knowledge on childbirth and infant care.
How do the prenatal planning sessions benefit me?
These sessions provide personalized guidance to prepare you for childbirth, addressing concerns and helping create a birth plan.
