Practice overview
I am a full-spectrum birth doula, birth photographer, and certified lactation counselor in Richmond, VA. You can find more info about me and my services at jaybirddoula.com
Years experience
3
Families supported
25
Birth Rate
1100
Care philosophy
I believe that everyone who wants a doula deserves to have access to one; I believe in offering empathetic and compassionate, non-judge mental support for people of any background and any birth preferences; and I believe that birth is a sacred experience, and you deserve a doula who honors and facilitates that.
Services
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Childbirth education
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General childbirth education classes
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Birth photography
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Doula support
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Adoption doula support
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Bereavement doula support
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Birth doula support
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Virtual doula support
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Lactation support
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In-home lactation visits
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Virtual lactation visits
Specialties and Experience
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Cesarean birth
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Expected stillbirth
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Families conceiving with ART and IVF
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High-risk pregnancy
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Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
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LGBTQ
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Multiples
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Over 40
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People of color
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Postpartum mood disorders
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Prematurity
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Previous life trauma
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Single parents
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Teen parents
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Vaginal breech birth
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VBAC
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Waterbirth
Care settings
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Birthing center
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Home
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Hospital
Languages
- English
Credentials
- Certified birth and bereavement doula
- Professional birth doula
- certified lactation counselor
Pricing packages
Birth Package
$
1100
3 prenatal planning visits; on-call at 38 weeks; continuous labor & delivery support; 1 set postpartum visit; PLUS unlimited virtual support; full lactation counseling services; discounted birth photography.
Contact for additional pricing options
Location
Areas served
- Richmond, VA
- Midlothian, VA
- Chesterfield, VA
- Mechanicsville, VA
- Ashland, VA
- Goochland, VA
- Central Virginia
- Charlottesville, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Powhatan, VA
Collections
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Rachel
October 7, 2022 at 11:02 am | Client reviewAlex quickly became more than a doula, she really became a friend to both my husband and I! She was very attentive and supportive during my pregnancy and birth. I had an unmedicated, water birth and she was right there helping me focus and reminding me of my birth plan, making sure I was drinking, encouraging, taking pictures, guiding my husband as he did counter pressure! All in all, Alex helped make the birth of our daughter so peaceful and beautiful and I am so thankful that I had her with me through it!!
Mary
October 7, 2022 at 11:04 am | Client reviewAlex was amazing from the moment we met! Her patient and kind demeanor immediately put me at ease. As I worked through a challenging labor, she was with me and my partner every step of the way. Postpartum, she continued to provide loving support. Alex was called to do this work, and I recommend her to everyone I know. My partner and I couldn’t have gotten through labor and delivery without her! Alex is simply incredible.
Allie
October 11, 2022 at 10:38 am | Client reviewFrom the moment I connected with Alex very early in my pregnancy I knew she was the right fit to help me through what can be a very difficult life transition. Alex is easy going, open, overwhelmingly kind, and immediately put me at ease (and made me laugh- which is an often overlooked must have haha). Alex was an incredible educator and advocate to help me through the whole process of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and post partum. As someone who’s labor lasted 38 hours I can honestly say Alex was there for the whole thing- she checked in constantly in the early moments and when it was go time she was right there giving me verbal, emotional, and physical support. My sister also felt super supported and appreciated all of Alex’s validations and guidance (especially through labor!). Alex also did an amazing job of taking pictures during my labor and delivery and I am endlessly grateful for the beautiful memories she captured. I’ve already recommended Alex to several friends and loved ones and can’t wait to keep sending her name to everyone I know who is pregnant! Thank you so much Alex!!!