FAQs

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Doulas do not provide medical care, but work alongside your healthcare team to support your comfort, confidence, and informed decision-making.

During labor, I provide continuous support such as:

• Comfort techniques (massage, positioning, breathing guidance)

• Emotional encouragement and reassurance

• Advocacy support and helping you communicate with your care team

• Partner or family support and guidance

• Evidence-based information to help you make informed choices

Yes! A doula supports both you and your partner. During labor, many partners appreciate having guidance on comfort techniques and someone who can help them stay present without feeling responsible for knowing everything.

During the postpartum period, many parents feel drained or overwhelmed as they adjust to a newborn’s needs. Lack of sleep and the demands of recovery can make this time especially challenging. Having doula support in the home can provide an extra set of hands—allowing time for rest, help with light tasks, and support for older children while you focus on bonding with your baby.

Yes. I support families planning:

• Hospital births

• Birth center births

• Home births

• Induction or medicated births

• Unmedicated births

• Planned cesarean births

My role is to support your goals and preferences, whatever they may be.

Yes. I currently accept most Medicaid plans for doula services when eligible. Coverage depends on your specific insurance provider and plan. We can verify this together.

Medicaid currently allows all pregnant people doula coverage. This coverage is up to the first year postpartum if approved by the Care plan. As a mother your doula can provide up to 12 hours of prenatal or postpartum support as well as coverage for your birth. Whether your birth is at home, in a birth center or in a hospital, you can have a State Certified Doula with you.  Under special circumstances, you may qualify for additional hours of care. 

If your insurance does not cover services, I offer self-pay options and may offer payment plans when possible. I believe support during pregnancy and birth should be accessible to anyone. I will do my best to work with you to find solutions to cover your care. 

Yes. A deposit may be required to reserve your due date and on-call availability. The remaining balance is typically due before your estimated due date unless covered by insurance.

I currently accept the following payment options:

Medicaid Plans

• CareSource

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• AmeriHealth Caritas

Insurance coverage can change, so please contact me to confirm that your plan is currently accepted.

Private Pay Options

• Payment plans / recurring payments

• Debit or credit card

• Cash

• Check

If you have questions about insurance coverage or payment options, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help you explore what may be available to you.

Doula services may include:

• Prenatal support and education

• Birth doula support

• Postpartum support

• Infant care & education

• Resource navigation and community referrals

Additional Services

• Prenatal Massage (usually for clients only)

• Newborn Massage instruction

• Family & Infant Sleep Support

I can provide basic breastfeeding support and referrals to lactation professionals if additional support is needed.

The main areas I service are Mahoning and Trumbull county. I will also provide doula support in Columbiana and a few other counties depending on your location. Please reach out and ask if you have any questions about location.