Heart, Soul and Spirit Centered Birth Support
Birth Doula services near you, in Fredericksburg, Orange, Madison and Culpeper VA
Start preparing for the best birth experience possible, with compassionate doula support in and around Culpeper
You have everything you need to birth your baby, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone,
Wherever you are in your journey, I’ll join you there and accompany you every step forward. As your educator and confidant, I will walk with you as you navigate hospital, home, or birth center birth. With personalized support and preparation, you’ll have every chance of a positive, spiritual and memorable birth experience.
Hello,
I’m Mishka
My love for supporting birthing women began with my own journey to motherhood. Sixteen years ago I discovered “my thing,” and I’ve been a student of birth ever since.
I’ve been working with and serving new families since 2013, when I certified as a Child Birth Educator and then Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Over the years, I have continued my education on special topics such as postpartum mood disorders, postpartum support, birth trauma, out of hospital birth support and birth assisting. I have trained with various organizations, such as: DONA, ICEA, Still Birth Day, Childbirth International and Breastfeeding USA. I’ve also completed several online and in-person workshops and trainings, including Neonatal Resuscitation.
I am currently honored to serve our local families as a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator and Birth Assistant.
It is not only that we want to bring about an easy labor, without risking injury to the mother or the child; we must go further. We must understand that childbirth is fundamentally a spiritual, as well as a physical, achievement. The birth of a child is the ultimate perfection of human love.
~Dr. Grantly Dick-Read, 1953
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Schedule a consultation. This initial in-person consultation is free and allows us to discuss your birth desires and how you see a doula helping you. It’s also a time for you to ask any questions you may have about how I can serve you.
Book my services. Once our initial retainer fee is paid and the contract is signed, our doula-client relationship will be official.
Prenatal meetings. The next step is to schedule our prenatal meetings (the number will vary according to your needs). These meetings will help us to cover all of your hopes for birth and establish the best plan to achieve them. We’ll also plan for the best possible postpartum transition.
Begin your doula support. When you reach 38 weeks, I’ll be ready to provide continuous support and care for your labor and birth.
The
Process
1.
Schedule a consultation. This initial in-person consultation is free and allows us to discuss your birth desires and how you see a doula helping you. It’s also a time for you to ask any questions you may have about how I can serve you.
2.
Book my services. Once our initial retainer fee is paid and the contract is signed, our doula-client relationship will be official.
3.
Prenatal meetings. The next step is to schedule our prenatal meetings (the number will vary according to your needs). These meetings will help us to cover all of your hopes for birth and establish the best plan to achieve them. We’ll also plan for the best possible postpartum transition.
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Begin your doula support. When you reach 38 weeks, I’ll be ready to provide continuous support and care for your labor and birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a doula?
A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. Unlike health care providers, doulas do no perform any clinical tasks.
Does a doula replace a partner’s role?
Partners and doulas fill very different roles during labor. Your partner is the expert on you, while your doula‘s expertise is birth. Birth often comes with unexpected twists and turns that can leave a partner overwhelmed and unsure exactly how to support you. A doula helps not only the birthing mother, but is also able to guide her partner in how best to support her during this special time.
When should I hire a doula?
Most women hire a doula during the second trimester, but there is no right, or wrong time to take this step. Waiting too long might mean that the doula you were hoping for is no longer available for your birth though.
How do I get started with doula services?
You can start the process by scheduling your free initial consultation. Click here to do so.
What does it cost?
You can find my different package and pricing options by clicking here
I can't wait to meet you!
If you’re looking for a doula near you, please get in touch to set up our intial, free meeting.