Birth and Postpartum support designed for you

If you're looking for support and care centered around you, your little one, and your family, our  doula services in Virginia Beach were created just for you.

Preparing for Baby

Anticipating the impending birth during pregnancy evokes a swirling mix of emotions, the focus centered on preparing for the upcoming labor while managing personal anxieties about the birthing process. It's a time of heightened awareness, balancing the excitement of welcoming a new life with the uncertainties that lie ahead.



As the journey transitions into postpartum, the intensity persists with the sole focus on the well-being of your newborn. The constant need to comfort and guide your baby becomes all-consuming, overshadowing personal needs and challenges. It's a delicate dance between the profound joy of new life and the overwhelming responsibility of nurturing and adapting to the demands of motherhood.


In essence, the journey into motherhood is a poignant tapestry of emotions, delicately navigating the preparations for birth during pregnancy and the complexities of emotional and physical well-being in the postpartum period.

 

 

Doulas can help!

Doulas generally take a holistic approach. Meaning, I provide whatever help you crave in the moment. Labor, delivery, and postpartum are full of the unpredictable, so I surround you with a supportive network to take care of everything - from your emotional wellbeing to your laundry pile.


Birth Doula Support

I provide birth doula support to families in the Virginia Beach and surrounding area. Homebirth, Birth Center, or Hospital, I will be there for you!


Birth doula services include:
 

  • 1 free 30 minute consultation via Google Meet to answer any of your questions about my services and to discover if we are a good fit together.
  • 2 in-person prenatal visits to create a plan for support, go over comfort techniques, and get to know each other.
  • Education + evidence-based information & resources.
  • Assistance in creating a personally tailored birth plan.
  • ongoing telephone and email support for length of contract.
  • 24/7 phone, text, and email support starting at 37 weeks.
  • Continuous IN-person support throughout labor and 2 hours immediately after birth.
  • Initial Latch & Breastfeeding support (if you so choose)
  • 1 in-person Postpartum follow up to debrief birth and provide necessary resources.
  • Unlimited Call/Text support for 6 weeks postpartum
  • Connection to local and online resources as needed
  • Access to a back-up doula *if necessary*


Every birth story is different. We'll work together as a TEAM to help develop a customized plan just for YOU.


$1,100

TRICARE East Insurance ACCEPTED!

Payment plans AVAILABLE!

Discounts given for First Responders & Teachers.

Ask for details!

Postpartum Doula Support

We provide in-home postpartum doula support to families in the Hampton Roads area for the first 12 weeks after your baby is born.


Postpartum doula services include:
 

  • One prenatal visit to create a plan for support
  • Education + evidence-based information on recovery, newborn care, and feeding
  • Physical and Emotional recovery for both parents
  • Screening for Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Light meal preparation so you stay hydrated and nourished
  • Light household chores like dishes & laundry
  • Breastfeeding & Bottle feeding support (ie positioning, paced bottle feeding, etc)
  • Infant soothing techniques
  • Assistance with Newborn Care (ie diapering, bathing, feeding)
  • Education and Information on Safe Sleep
  • Care for baby while you take time to nap, shower and practice self-care.
  • Assistance with older children in the home.
  • Connection to local and online resources as needed


  • Postpartum doula support services can last anywhere from a few visits to more than 3 months. We'll develop a customized plan for you.


$45/Hour - Minimum 10 hours (2 days/ 5 hour visit.)



Payment Plans Available!

First Responder & Teacher Discounts given! Ask for details!


Essentially Serene

Offering Expert Postpartum doula support, along with the collaboration with licensed massage therapist and esthetician, Tallie Frost. We provide additional  relaxation and rejuvenation opportunities for ultimate postpartum wellness


In the comfort of your home during the newborn phase, we’ll help you step into postpartum bliss. All packages include 5 hours of Postpartum doula support.


*Postpartum Serenity Bundle*- 5 hours of Postpartum Doula support, 90 minute massage, and mini facial- $305


60 minute massage- $234

90 minute massage- $255

60 minute Couple Massage- $280


Add On- Mini Facial- $50 ** with purchase of massage &postpartum support package

client
"She brought so much peace and grace to such a crazy time in our lives ."

“Carolyn (known as Saint Carolyn in our house) was such a blessing to our family. She brought so much peace and grace to such a crazy time in our lives as we brought our second daughter home. Carolyn supporter us as a sibling and postpartum doula, helping in so many ways. Our oldest daughter truly fell in love with Carolyn. I cannot say more wonderful things about her!"

-CJ & Lindsay H

Care for your little one while we care for you.

If you're a new mother in Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads, VA, book a commitment-free consultation to see how doula support can benefit you!

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