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Rebekah F. | Birth Doula in Grand Rapids, MI

Believe in Birth Doula Services (www.BelieveInBirthGR.com)

    Practice overview

    Long before I discovered my passion for birth work I had a desire to help others and graduated college with a degree in Psychology. I spent years working as a nursing assistant in a psychiatric hospital where I received extensive trainings on trauma-informed care and crisis interventions. I then moved on to working in Hospice where I helped patients and families navigate end of life decisions and comfort care. So when did I decide to become a doula? Well, when my doula changed my birthing experience for the better - I knew I wanted to do the the same for others. I started studying all things labor and birth in 2016 and absolutely LOVE sharing my gifts and professional skill sets in this space. As an evidence-based professional I make sure to bring you the most up-to-date research to help guide and support your best birth! There's one more thing you should know about me; I'm also a certified Pilates Instructor! Which means, I bring functional anatomy and pelvic floor expertise to your birthing experience. Yes! You MUST move your body and your pelvis when you're laboring your baby. With over a decade of teaching experience, I will help you understand how movement, breath, and pelvic floor muscles contribute to the outcomes of your labor and birth. Together we prepare, practice, and persist!

    Years experience

    5

    Families supported

    50

    Birth Rate

    1625.00

    Care philosophy

    -I believe in keeping my clients informed and empowered every step of the way.

    -I believe practice makes preparation for labor and birth


    -I believe birth is an exciting and normal, physiological process.

    -I believe your hard work will pay off to get you the birth you want.

    -Birth is not a medical emergency and should not be treated as such.

    Consultations are FREE, let’s chat!

    Services

    •  Birth doula support
    • Postpartum doula support
    • Virtual doula support
    • Health and Fitness
    • Personal training
    • Lactation support
    • Birth photography

    Specialties and Experience

    • High-risk pregnancy
    • LGBTQ
    • Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
    • Single parents
    • Special needs babies
    • VBAC
    • Waterbirth

    Care settings

    • Birthing center
    • Home
    • Hospital

    Languages

    • English

    Credentials

    • Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
    • Certified Doula, DONA International
    • Trauma-Informed Childbirth Educator, Motherboard Birth
    • Certified Pilates Instructor, Stott & Club Pilates

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    Pricing packages

    Premium Package - All in one!
    $ 1795
    Childbirth education, doula services, AND birth photography ALL IN ONE Package! You won't have to look any further than your own living room to get the support you deserve. Your Premium Package includes: 1) FOUR PRENATAL APPOINTMENTS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME (Getting to know you, your partner, and your pregnancy, plus fear releasing, birth planning and more!) 2) CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION USING MY MOTHERBOARD BIRTH LIBRARY (We cover everything from physiology of labor and birth, breathing techniques, informed decision making, and more!) 3) ON CALL PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM, and BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT 4) Hands on Doula Services AND Birth Photography (expect anywhere from 50-100 photos of your birth experience!)
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    Location

    Areas served

    • Grand Rapids and surrounding communities

    Collections

    • Kristen
      October 26, 2022 at 11:28 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Doula Rebekah is gifted at what she does! Her background in advocating for vulnerable people is very apparent in her birth work. She is confident, compassionate, and extremely capable. Rebekah empowered me to trust my body and my ability. She recognized my nonverbal communication during labor and knew what I needed or wanted before I could identify it. I thought it might be strange to share my most private moments with a stranger, but she was the opposite of a stranger from the moment we met. She always made me feel comfortable, validated, and strong! If she is willing I would love to have her as part of any future births.

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:32 pm

        Thank you Kristen ❤️ I am always here to support you!

    • Abigail
      October 26, 2022 at 11:49 am | Client review
      5 /5

      The TIME Rebekah spent with us prenatally was unlike any other doula I could find! Most of the Doula’s we interviewed only did 2 prenatal appointments which didn’t feel like enough for my needs as a VBAC mom.. but Rebekah did 4 appointments with us and spend SO time with me and my partner, that we literally had NO questions and no worries leading up to my labor. Rebekah also helped me to better communicate to my OB office when they didn’t seem to support my VBAC birth… and I’m so thankful she prepared me for that. Without her I’m not sure I would have had a successful (AND un-medicated) VBAC!! Her knowledge of pelvic movement and breathing literally got me through every single contraction and I did not need pain meds. I highly recommend Rebekah if you’re looking to have a chance at having a VBAC or if you’re a first time mom she will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know. She is an amazing teacher with a great sense of humor and really easy to feel comfortable around.

    • Melanie
      October 27, 2022 at 11:53 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Rebekah is an amazing doula. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and passionate about empowering women in their birth journey. She is easy to talk to and very accessible before, during, and after birth. I have total confidence in her. She has proven herself to be an outstanding birth worker. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side during my first birth.

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Abs!! The great amount of time we spend prenatally is so necessary… and I am SO proud of all the hard work YOU put into getting that VBAC!

    • Claire
      October 28, 2022 at 11:02 am | Client review
      5 /5

      As a first time mom Rebekah played a critical role in ensuring we had a positive birthing experience. With Rebekah’s help we were prepared and our minds at ease knowing we had the tools to make informed decisions. She was a joy to go through labor with and we felt so much more comfortable with her by our sides as we welcomed our son into the world! I would recommend Rebekah to anyone who is looking for that extra bit of support!

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        Thank you Claire! You guys did incredible work, and it was also my JOY to serve you every step of the way!

    • Desi
      October 28, 2022 at 11:58 am | Client review
      5 /5

      There is no one quite as honest and passionate about birth as Doula Rebekah is. We loved her the moment we met her and looked forward to having her over for prenatal visits. She answered all of our home birth questions so confidently and honestly throughout the process, and my husband was so glad I had a professional I could talk to instead of searching Google. I was planning a home birth but had to be transferred to hospital care because my pregnancy became high-risk at 38 weeks. Rebekah was able to quickly prep us for a hospital birth and made the whole experience so peaceful and empowering. She wasn’t afraid to interact with hospital staff and made SURE my husband and I were respected and that all of our home birth wishes and values stayed part of our birth plan. Most importantly, she helped us stay patient and avoid an unnecessary induction when the doctors were pressing for it. Hiring her and having her on our team proved to be an invaluable experience!

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        THANK YOU DES!! Your comfortability at home at at the hospital means everything to me… what an amazing journey!

    • Katie
      October 29, 2022 at 11:36 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Rebekah helped me in ways I didn’t know I needed, while making me feel comfortable and safe. She is patient, attentive, and very kind. My daughter (3) was allowed to be as included as possible and considers Rebekah a friend. She also gave me breastfeeding support after birth and truly salvaged my BF relationship with my son. I thought my body was just not meant for it when he couldn’t latch, but she worked to get him latching and build my confidence. We went 10 months strong!

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:44 pm

        Thank you Kate! I am so honored to have been invited into your birth space, and helping you with breastfeeding was my pleasure. YOU are SO incredible and strong.

    • Lonni
      November 9, 2022 at 11:28 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Rebekah is very knowledgeable in what she does. She did an amazing job as a birth support and she is great at standing up for the birthing couple. Very happy with her kindness, personality, and skills.

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:40 pm

        Thank you Kate! I am so honored to have been invited into your birth space, and helping you with breastfeeding was my pleasure. YOU are SO incredible and strong.

      • Rebekah
        November 9, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Thank you LONNI! You guys were such an awesome birth team, and you worked so incredibly hard to have an informed and empowered birth experience.

    • Courtney
      March 26, 2023 at 2:51 am | Client review
      5 /5

      Rebekah is an amazing doula and person! I knew I wanted a doula for my first born, and the stars aligned when we found her. We had no idea about the birthing process, and it was through her pre-birth classes and mentorship, we felt ready when the time came. What my husband and I did not expect, was that we’d be in labor 3 weeks early. Rebekah was there with us for it all. I wanted a natural birth, so I was in active labor for 72 hours trying everything I could to make that happen, and Rebekah was by my side coaching and supporting both my husband and I the whole time. My birthplan had many changes along the way as my body had other plans, so a lot of decisions were constantly needed to make for the next steps. Rebekah was the calm for us during these times, and her wisdom, kindness, and expertise helped guide us along the way. Our son ended up being born via C-Section, and Rebekah changed roles for a bit to be our photographer during the surgery. We now have the most beautiful birth photos we never would have had without her. As soon as our son was born and we were in the recovery room, Rebekah jumped back into her role of Doula, and helped me (a very exhausted new mama) breast feed for the first time while making those moments so powerful and beautiful. It’s a big decision to choose who you want to be with you as your child enters the world, and we guarantee you will not regret having Rebekah be that person for you!!

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