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A place of solace for those navigating heartbreak & hope on the path to parenthood.
Providing full‑spectrum doula care for every season of perinatal loss & fertility challenges.
A message for you
You were preparing for a future filled with firsts, love, and cherished moments. Instead, you’re walking through a heartbreak you never could have prepared for.
Or maybe you’re still in the thick of hoping, waiting, and wondering—navigating cycles, procedures, and uncertainty, all while holding the ache of what you’ve longed for.
Perhaps you’ve just received news that has changed everything, or you’re facing decisions no parent ever imagines having to make.
Maybe your loss was years ago, yet the grief still lingers.
Or you may find yourself pregnant again after loss, carrying both grief and hope as you look toward what comes next.
If you've found your way here, I want you to know my heart goes out to you. Wherever you are on this journey, you are not alone.
Compassionate, full‑spectrum doula services are available to you.
Doula services
Let’s explore what support might look like, in a way that honors your needs.
Fertility & Family Building
If you’re navigating assisted reproduction or trying to conceive after loss, you don’t have to do it alone. I offer flexible in-person support packages tailored to you.
Loss & Uncertain Outcomes
When perinatal loss is part of your story, you deserve compassionate care. I offer bedside support packages for complex decisions, tender goodbyes, and life after loss.
Pregnancy After Loss
Navigating pregnancy after loss or fertility challenges brings mixed emotions. I offer compassionate birth support, honoring your story while nurturing trust in your body and baby.
Virtual Sessions
Personalized one-to-one virtual support is available from a trained doula who understands the unique pain of perinatal loss and fertility challenges.
What does a doula do?
What is a loss doula?
A perinatal loss or bereavement doula is a trained, non‑medical birth professional who walks alongside families experiencing loss—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, loss during birth, termination loss, or circumstances where a baby is not expected to survive long after birth. They provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after a loss.
Why do families work with a loss doula?
A doula guides families through medical settings, birth planning, and farewell rituals—helping them feel seen and heard during overwhelming times. If you are actively experiencing a loss, call/text Allie Alvarado at (703) 594-6331 to connect directly. If you are anticipating a loss and want to know more about working with a loss doula, schedule a complimentary intake call to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Why do families work with a fertility doula or get support for assisted reproduction?
Fertility doulas provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout the journey of trying to conceive, including during assisted reproduction treatments like IUI and IVF. They help clients navigate the emotional highs and lows of the journey, offering steady care and guidance that empowers individuals and couples to advocate for themselves and find comfort throughout. If you want to know more about working with a fertility doula, schedule a complimentary intake call to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Is support available for early losses?
Yes—a doula can walk alongside you through the physical and emotional aspects of early loss, whether you are experiencing a miscarriage at home, preparing for a procedure in a clinic or hospital, or seeking guidance in the days and weeks afterward. Support can include comfort measures, practical resources, and meaningful rituals to honor your experience. If you are actively experiencing a loss, call/text Allie Alvarado at (703) 594-6331 to connect directly. If you are anticipating a loss and want to know more about working with a loss doula, schedule a complimentary intake call to see if it’s the right fit for you.
My loss is not recent. Can I still participate?
Absolutely. Grief unfolds uniquely for each person and has no set timeline. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you are welcome to join support spaces and receive compassionate one-to-one care tailored to your current place in your journey. Schedule a complimentary intake call to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Do you offer support for pregnancy after loss or fertility challenges?
Yes—support is available for pregnancy after loss or fertility challenges. At this time, birth doula packages are offered on a limited basis, with priority given to current or returning clients. A few spots may be available each season. You're welcome to reach out to explore what support might feel right for you, whether that’s birth care or one-on-one sessions. Schedule a complimentary intake call to learn more.
These core areas of support are here to meet you wherever you are in your journey.
Honoring your Story
Space to share and process your experience in your own way, in your own time.
Exploration of Grief
Compassionate guidance to gently explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts that often accompany grief.
Acts of Remembrance
Finding meaningful ways to stay connected your baby, your dreams, and pieces of your story not seen by others.
Relationships & Support Networks
Identifying trusted support systems—community, professional, and peer—that align with your needs.
Tending to Self-Care & Wellbeing
Co-creating gentle, sustainable practices that nurture your well-being.