Back to Your Body

Doula Services

Bring confidence, power, and trust back to your body and birth.

Welcome

I’m Alana.

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Childbirth Educator

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

IBCLC Student

Welcoming a new baby is an incredibly transformational journey that is personal and unique to each person and family. As your doula, I will support YOU, your choices, and the type of birth experience you wish to have, whatever that may look like.

My approach is rooted in education and providing evidence-based information so that you can make informed decisions about your labor, body, and baby. I will walk beside you through your journey, not in front or behind, supporting you every step of the way.

About Alana

  • Educate

    I will provide you with evidence-based information about pregnancy, birth, comfort measures, laboring techniques, medical pain management options, interventions, inductions, the postpartum period and more. Being informed leads to making better choices for you, your baby, and your labor.

  • Support

    Everyone deserves support during their childbirth journey. I will provide emotional and physical support by actively listening, giving encouragement and reassurance, helping with comfort measures, pain management, relaxation techniques, and massage. You will never be on your own.

  • Advocate

    As your doula, I work for YOU. I will learn your birth preferences, hopes, wishes, fears, and concerns. I will help facilitate communication between you and your care providers so that you can make informed decisions. I will help make sure your voice is heard, valued, and respected.

  • Comfort

    Giving birth is an extremely vulnerable and intimate experience. The care and comfort you receive during this time is precious. Being comfortable will help reduce fear and doubt while instilling confidence. It will help make your birth a positive experience and memory to cherish.

  • Empower

    I believe we all hold innate wisdom, power, and tremendous strength, but sometimes we lose confidence in ourselves. I will remind you of these attributes you poses to help you regain your confidence and help you feel empowered during your birth experience.

  • Hold Space

    I will walk beside you through your journey, not in front or behind. I will open my heart to you and offer unconditional support and care, free of judgment or control. I will offer empathy and compassion, meet you where you are, and accept your truths.

Doula Support

  • This birth package includes the same meetings as the Classic Birth Package, but excludes prenatal meeting 4. This package is designed for second time parents or those who have postpartum experience.

  • This package is perfect for first time parents or anyone looking for in-depth education and preparation for birth, postpartum, newborn care, and lactation.

  • This package includes the same meetings as the Classic Birth Package, with the addition of day and night postpartum support.

  • Visits include:

    Checking in and answering questions about your birth, recovery, baby, etc

    Holding space for you to process your birth and transition into parenthood

    Education about your baby and role modeling ways to care for them

    Education and help with feedings (breast, bottles, pumping)

    Baby care while you nap

    Tidying around the house

    Help with laundry and dishes

    Food prep

    Animal help

  • Visits include:

    Primary care for your baby while you sleep!

    I will bring your baby to you when it is time to feed and will take care of diaper changes, swaddling, and soothing.

    Education about your baby and role modeling ways to care for them

    Help with feedings (breast, bottles, pumping).

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Testimonials

“When my husband and I first met Alana, we were struck by her compassionate approach to her work and her thoughtful responses to all our questions. We immediately knew that she had the sort of vibe and presence that we wanted during the delivery of our son. During each prenatal session, Alana patiently explained each topic and made sure we understood all the important concepts (I didn't do a ton of research on my own, so I definitely needed some repetition to remember things!) She listened closely to what we wanted for the birth and made sure we felt good about the choices we were making. There was never any judgment or pushing for a certain way to do things. Alana's laid back personality and sense of humor made the prenatal sessions fun and not at all stressful.”

-Lizzy, Matt, and Baby Liam

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I’d love to connect with you!

Please send me an email to schedule a free consultation call or if you have any questions.

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