Pregnancy & labor support from a doula
I offer gentle, continuous support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of a new pregnancy after a previous loss or fertility challenges. This journey is unique, often holding a balance of hope and joy alongside anxiety and grief. My role is to honor all of your feelings and provide a steady, trauma-informed presence from early pregnancy through birth and postpartum.
I work with individuals and couples or pairs who are:
♥ Pregnant again after a previous loss and need trauma-and grief- informed care
♥ Experiencing anxiety, hypervigilance, or fear while reaching milestones
♥ Navigating the emotional complexity of prenatal testing and appointments
♥ Preparing for birth and postpartum with a history of grief or trauma
♥ Seeking to honor their previous loss while welcoming a new baby
♥ Needing continuous support from the onset of a "rainbow pregnancy"
How it works:
If you're in the Northern Virginia/DC Metro area, I offer in-person doula support for prenatal visits, labor, and postpartum care.
Virtual one-to-one support is also available for anyone who would benefit from care shaped uniquely around their circumstances.
Our services are primarily designed for the birthing parent, but I also welcome partners or support people who wish to better understand how to support this journey and process their own feelings.
My commitment is to provide care that respects your previous loss, helps you reclaim trust in your body and pregnancy, and prepares you for a peaceful, empowered birth experience—whatever that looks like for you.
Getting started:
Schedule a free intake call: We’ll talk through your needs and see if Heartsongs Doula is the right fit—with no obligation.
If we decide to work together in-person: You’ll complete a short intake form, sign a service agreement, and receive an invoice for one of the package options below.
We begin our sessions and create a care plan: We’ll co-create a rhythm of support that fits your needs. Between sessions, you’ll have access to email and text check-ins, with the option to extend or deepen support as needed.
Ongoing care is tailored to you: You will receive the number of prenatal and postpartum visits outlined in your chosen package. Between sessions, you’ll have access to email and text check-ins, with the option to extend or deepen support as needed.
Our offerings
Prenatal Doula
This package is intended for those seeking compassionate support from the confirmation of pregnancy until 28 weeks.
Support may include (as desired):
Ongoing phone, text, and email support
One 90-minute initial virtual consult to talk through your history, hopes, fears, and values.
One 60-minute virtual follow-up session
Creating a preference list for medical care that proactively addresses potential triggers or sensitivities.
Mind-body practices to reduce stress
A safe space to express your feelings around emotionally charged milestones.
Optional rituals to acknowledge and honor previous babies.
Tailored referrals and follow-up resources based on your specific journey
Fees and Payment
This package is $250/month and can be renewed as needed. An invoice will be provided when we sign your service agreement.
Add ons:
In-person accompaniment to clinical appointments: $125
Additional virtual follow-up session: $50
Virtual session with a partner or support person: $90
This package provides emotional, physical, and informational support during your pregnancy, labor, and immediate postpartum.
Support may include (as desired):
Two 90-minute prenatal visits between 28-36 weeks (typically in your home or virtual as needed — your partner or support person attends at least one visit)
Ongoing phone, text, and email support
Birth education from a trauma-informed perspective
24/7 on-call availability starting at 37 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby.
Non-judgmental support whether you desire an unmedicated vaginal birth, an informed induction, or an empowered C-section
Creating a birth plan that proactively addresses potential triggers or sensitivities
Continuous presence, comfort measures, partner coaching, and emotional support during labor & birth, helping to remind you and your team of your birth goals
Staying approximately 1–2 hours after birth to support bonding, initial feeding, and early postpartum transition
One 90-minute postpartum visit (virtual or in-person) within two weeks of birth
Fees and Payment
This package is $1,800. An invoice will be provided when we sign your service agreement. A $400 non-refundable deposit is due at booking. The remaining balance of $1,400 is due by 36 weeks gestation.
Add ons:
Additional support for recovery at home (comfort measures, light meal prep, housekeeping, child or pet care): $40/hr*
*For all client visits located more than 10 miles from Arlington, VA, a flat service travel surcharge of $15 will be applied per visit. This surcharge will be listed as an item on your invoice.
Additional virtual follow-up session: $50
Virtual session with a partner or support person: $90