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3 reviews • 28 families supported • 2 years experience
0 reviews • 10 families supported • 2 years experience
0 reviews • 23 families supported • 3 years experience
2 reviews • 16 families supported • 1 years experience
Hi, I'm Katie! Birth doula and mom of 5. I am certified with Childbirth International, Body Ready Method Pro, and Hypno-Babies trained hypno-doula. I offer multiple packages for different price points and goals. I love building close, trusting relationships with my families. I always strive to take ample time to learn and understand everyone's unique birthing goals in order to give my very best support in they way my clients need.
Care philosophy
I believe every expecting family deserves quality care and evidence based information so that they are able to make informed decisions on their pregnancy and labor.
Areas served
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Dayton, Ohio
- Monroe, Ohio
- Liberty Township, Ohio
- Springboro, Ohio
- Eaton, Ohio
- Madeira, Ohio
- Butler County, Ohio
- Warren County, Ohio
- Hamilton County, Ohio
Reviews
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Jennifer
August 31, 2023 at 12:26 am | Client reviewThis was my 5th baby and 1st time hiring a doula and My experience with Katie was absolutely phenomenal, I highly recommend Katie if your looking for a doula, I hired Katie late in my pregnancy, I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from it other than I wanted more support than what my husband could offer without physically telling him what to do. I also wanted to labor as long as possible without getting an epidural. Let me just say, Katie gave me the birthing and labor experience I’ve always dreamed of having, she was even very helpful on giving me ideas and things to try to get labor started on its own, and i did indeed go into labor at 41 weeks, a day before my induction although my labor went fast, she was very much hands on! And went above and beyond my expectations. Because of her, I had the support I needed, and I was able to have an unmedicated birth because she was so helpful through each and every contraction and even very helpful postpartum. If your looking for an amazing doula who cares and very passionate at what she does, hire Katie, you won’t regret it, if anything you’ll regret not hiring her at all.”
8 reviews • 3000 families supported • 22 years experience
I am a Certified Professional Midwife, bodyworker, Emotional Release Therapist, Lactation Consultant and doula trainer with over 22 years of experience. I have attended over 1500 births in all settings, and supported thousands of clients in many other ways. I teach masters level nutrition, prenatal and postnatal care, and lactation counseling to midwives and doulas. And I would love to help you.
Care philosophy
Every individual deserves as much evidence-based information as they need in order to make the best decisions for themselves and their families - and unconditional, whole person support for those decisions. Your birth, your way, with fully present support at every step from conception through the first year.
Areas served
- Dayton, ohio
- Cincinnati, ohio
- Columbus, ohio
- Northern kentucky
- Troy, ohio
- Zanesville, ohio
Reviews
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Emily
June 26, 2023 at 1:33 am | Client reviewApril was my first experience working with a doula and she was a key reason why I was able to achieve my home birth VBAC. Her focus on supporting the entire pregnancy rather than just the birth provided so much more support (physically, emotionally, and in a way spiritually) for my husband and I. I am so grateful for her support both during and after the birth. I hope to work with her again if we decide to have more children.
4 reviews • 2 families supported • 3 years experience
I am a mother of two baby girls. I am a registered nurse, birth doula, and most recently I became a certified breastfeeding specialist. I have always been passionate about childbirth and breastfeeding but this passion has grown since the birth of my daughters. I realized first hand how intimidating the healthcare industry can be and how careless some providers are. Because of this I want to ensure that everyone is able to have a positive birth experience by giving them the tools they need to make this happen. For more visit my website: mommynmellc.com And follow me on IG: @mommynmellc
Care philosophy
My goal as your doula is to help you feel knowledgeable and confident in your birth choices so that you have the birth experience you want. I want to help you make informed decisions and advocate for yourself when needed. I am here to help you in whatever way works best for you.
Areas served
- Dayton
- Cincinnati
- Columbus
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Monisha
October 13, 2022 at 10:49 am | Client reviewShe helped me with labor as my doula and she was very nice and professional. Would highly recommend to anyone!
1 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience
Hi, my name is Toria and I’m a birth and postpartum doula currently servicing southwest Ohio, and its robust surrounding communities. I became a doula to help parents in their journey as they navigate through childbirth. I am passionate about creating a safe, loving, and inclusive environment for you and your family.
Care philosophy
I provide physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Areas served
- Fairborn, Ohio
- Kettering, Ohio
- Centreville, Ohio
- Huber Heights, Ohio
- Beavercreek, Ohio
- Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Dayton, Ohio
- Enon, Ohio
- Englewood, Ohio
- Cleveland, Ohio
Reviews
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Tara
October 6, 2022 at 10:56 am | Peer reviewShe’s a thoughtful, patient, and caring doula. Will go above and beyond to help families achieve their goals. She’s great at what she does and very professional while doing it. The go-to when it comes to self-care.
2 reviews • 22 families supported • 1 years experience
Hi, friend! My name is Kristen and I am a pregnancy and birth doula! After being a stay at home mom for years, I made the decision to become a doula after the most recent birth of our fourth child. I have a passion for bringing strength and empowerment to your birth experience, whichever way you choose to birth. I am Certified as a Birth Doula through Childbirth International and am currently studying Midwifery at MCU. I hope you’ll allow me the honor of meeting you and supporting you through your pregnancy and birth.
Care philosophy
Every birth is beautiful no matter how it happens!
Areas served
- Dayton, Ohio
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Columbus, Ohio
Reviews
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Hannah
February 1, 2021 at 5:25 pm | Peer reviewKristen is a selfless servant in the birthing community. She is always there for advice, comfort, and with a listening ear. She is dedicated to growing her knowledge and providing support for anyone and everyone. She is outstanding at what she does.
0 reviews • 60 families supported • 27 years experience
Doula Services: FAQs
A doula is a professional that provides emotional, physical and educational support to new parents before, during, and after childbirth and into the early postpartum period. Doulas are companions who strive to give families a safe, positive, and healthy labor experience. They provide parents with evidence-based information and education on childbirth and are someone who the parent can turn to with questions and concerns about having a baby. Doulas also take an active role in collaborating with the parent to create a birth plan.
A certified birth doula offers advice and techniques to help reduce the stress that the parent often experiences during childbirth and provides you with education about different aspects of delivery and labor and what comes after.
There are two ways you can hire a doula through Meela in Springfield, OH.
You can browse through the available doulas in Springfield, OH and send the doulas you are interested in a message, introducing yourself and setting up an interview. We recommend interviewing at least three before hiring your top doula.
You can also hire a doula in Springfield, OH in three easy steps:
- Post a job for free: answer some questions and receive responses from top-rated doulas in Springfield, OH. It takes less than 30 seconds to post your job.
- Get your list of Springfield, OH doulas: in a few hours, you will have a collection of doulas near you who are qualified to meet your needs. You can compare pricing, experience and read reviews. You can chat with each doula to learn more about them.
- Hire a doula with confidence: schedule virtual or in-person interviews with your top doula choices. Hire your top doula and start getting the care you deserve.
While the cost of a doula can vary based on experience and the services offered, you can expect the average cost of a doula in Springfield, OH to be $746, which is the average cost of a doula in the state of Ohio. The cost of a doula in Springfield, OH can range from $581 to $911. These costs are based on a representative group of 260 doulas surveyed by Meela across the state of Ohio. The average cost of a doula in Ohio is lower than the U.S. national average cost of a doula, which is $971.
When hiring a birth doula in Springfield, OH, you and your doula will discuss and agree upon a fee structure, and your doula will send you itemized invoices through Meela, which you can pay securely through the app.
Some insurance companies will cover all or part of the cost of hiring a doula. Contact your insurance company to find out if they offer any coverage for hiring a doula; not all insurance companies do.
You can hire two types of doulas in Springfield, OH: a birth doula and a postpartum doula. The birth doula is during your pregnancy and through the birth of your child. They provide you with emotional, physical and educational support during your pregnancy, your labor and delivery and for the first few hours after your child is born.
A postpartum doula will support you for the first few weeks after the baby is born. They provide in-home assistance, including teaching you how to take care of your newborn, acting as lactation consultant, and can provide some night nanny services.
Yes, a birth doula can provide support during a Cesarean birth and delivery. Doulas are non-medical professionals and do not replace obstetricians, physicians, midwives or nurses. They are an additive member to the team and provide emotional, physical and informational support to the birthing parent, partner and family. It is up to you whether the certified doula can remain in the operating room during the procedure.
When you hire a doula in Springfield, OH, your services typically include several in-person prenatal sessions, 24/7 phone and text support, full attendance throughout your labor, and several hours of support immediately following your birth.
A doula in Springfield, OH can help you in any kind of birth. Certified doulas are able to assist parents in creating the ideal “birth environment” and help parents deliver their baby safely. A doula can provide support during the birth whether it occurs in a hospital, a home, or another birth center of some kind. Doulas are there to support you in your desired birth preferences, whether that is a preference for natural, non-medicated, assisted, C-section or anything else.
Certified doulas can also act as a liaison between you and hospital staff regarding your childbirth expectations and preferences. For example, if your preference is to have a non-medicated birth, a doula can help guide you through that process and create a personalized birth plan. A certified doula in Springfield, OH does not replace medical staff (such as your obstetrician and nurses).
When a surgical procedure is required, there are some situations in which a birth doula can also remain in the operating room, although this is not an expected obligation. A certified birth doula can also assist hospital staff to improve the overall birthing experience. A doula in Springfield, OH will typically stay with the parents for several hours after birth to help them with birth recovery.
Evidence suggests that a birth doula in Springfield, OH can help improve parent satisfaction with their baby’s birth and delivery. The involvement of a doula can also lead to shorter deliveries with less complications.
Recent studies show that parents who have a support person like a doula by their side throughout labor and childbirth are more likely to:
- Give birth without the need for pain medicine
- Describe their birth experience in a positive way
- Give birth without the need for medical intervention, such as C-sections or vacuum delivery
- Experience a shorter labor
You can hire a doula early in your pregnancy to allow you time to get to know each other and to begin planning for your later trimesters, labor, birth, and aftercare. It is ideal to hire a doula when you are around 20 weeks along, but you can start looking for one before that.
It is never too late to hire a doula in Springfield, OH; you have right up to your due date to find a doula near you and receive all the benefits of doula support.
While many people think that a doula and a midwife are the same thing, their educational background and job duties are different. Doulas are non-medical professionals who provide emotional, physical and educational support, while also offering actionable advice and guidance to new parents about how to nurture their baby.
A midwife is a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or a certified midwife (CM). CNMs are medical professionals that are certified and licensed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. CMs are also certified, but they do not have nursing backgrounds.
Doulas are not medical professionals; they focus on the emotional support for the parents and the family before, during, and after the birth of the baby. Their job is to provide information, advice, and support to the family not diagnose any medical conditions or provide medical advice.
Angela
January 25, 2024 at 3:06 pm | Peer reviewI am giving 5 Stars because Dr. T is an absolute Star and Pro in her work and what she does. I am very proud of her accomplishments and I pray she continues to soar higher and gain the recognition she deserves.