Alexa Thode
Category
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Average star rating
N/A
Alexa Thode
Birth & Postpartum Doula
N/A
Palm Harbor, Florida
Alexa Thode
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Palm Harbor, Florida
About me
Hi, I’m Alexa Thode—founder of Ground & Grow Birth Co. and a certified prenatal and labor doula, postpartum and infant care doula, and childbirth educator, serving families across Tampa Bay, Florida. I believe birth is sacred, and no one should have to walk through it alone. With a calm presence, evidence-based knowledge, and intuitive care, I support families through the emotional, physical, and spiritual waves of labor and postpartum. I’m also trained through Tampa General Hospital to assist in the OR and PACU, allowing me to remain a steady support during cesarean births when permitted. My approach is holistic, nurturing, and deeply personal. I offer guidance with comfort measures, birth planning, lactation, newborn care, and postpartum healing—while creating space for families to feel heard, empowered, and supported. Whether you’re planning your first birth or adding another little one to your family, I’m here to help you feel grounded and grow through each step. Let’s connect and explore how I can best support you.
Certification and training
Certified Labor Doula, Prodoula (2024)
Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Prodoula (2024)
Certified Childbirth Educator, Prodoula (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
Tampa General Hospital Doula, OR & PACU Trained
Credentials
CBE
CLD
CPD
Specialties
Belly Binding
Birth and Lactation
Birth Doula
Birth Trauma
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support
Breastfeeding Consultation
Breastfeeding Support
Childbirth Education
Herbal Postpartum Care
Home Birth
Hospital Birth
Infant Care
Labor Doula
Lactation Consultation
Mindfulness
Natural Birth
Natural Childbirth
Newborn Care
Nipple and Breast Pain
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Pelvic Pain
Placenta Encapsulation
Postpartum Doula Care
Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness
Spirituality
Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Water birth
Languages
English
Service introduction
Ground & Grow Birth Co. offers nurturing, personalized support through every stage of your birth and postpartum journey. From labor doula care and in-home or virtual postpartum support to newborn care guidance and private childbirth education, each service is thoughtfully tailored to your needs. We also offer special touches like belly casting, and curated nesting parties to help you feel celebrated, prepared, and deeply cared for every step of the way.
Packages
The Grounded Birth Package
Birth is sacred—and you shouldn’t have to walk through it alone. I’m here to hold space, offer comfort, and remind you of your strength.
Through personalized prenatal visits, we’ll get to know each other, talk through your birth preferences, and prepare you (and your support person) with practical tools, comfort techniques, and evidence-based information to approach labor with confidence.
When the time comes, I’ll be by your side through every wave of labor—whether at home, birth center, or hospital—offering continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. From early labor to your baby’s first cry, I’ll help create a calm environment, suggest movement and positioning for comfort, advocate for your preferences when needed, and most importantly, remind you that you are never alone.
My role is not to replace your partner, but to enhance your team—helping everyone feel supported, seen, and safe as you bring your baby into the world.
This service includes:
- Two prenatal visits to build connection, review comfort measures, and create a personalized birth plan
- 24/7 on-call support starting at 38 weeks
- Unlimited text and phone support for questions, reassurance, and guidance throughout late pregnancy and early labor
- Continuous labor and birth support, from early labor through delivery
- Immediate postpartum support for up to two hours after birth
- One postpartum check-in visit within the first two weeks after birth
Let me help you ground & grow!
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
The Sacred Six Weeks Package
The early weeks after birth are sacred — a time to slow down, heal, and be gently supported as you grow into your new role.
This 6-week package is thoughtfully designed to carry you through the vital first six weeks postpartum, leading up to your first doctor’s appointment. It includes one 6-hour in-home session each week (36 total hours of care), giving you consistent, grounded support during this tender season.
Each visit offers newborn care assistance, feeding and sleep guidance, emotional and physical recovery support, light household help, and the space for you to rest, restore, and reconnect with yourself.
Whether you’re healing from birth, learning your baby’s rhythms, or simply needing a steady hand to hold, The Sacred Six Weeks Package nurtures your body, mind, and heart through one of life’s most beautiful transformations.
This service includes:
- In-home daytime postpartum support tailored to your needs
- Support with postpartum healing
- Light meal prep and basic household tasks
- Lactation support and newborn feeding guidance
- Newborn care education (diapering, soothing, bathing, basic infant care)
- Guidance based on American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep practices
- Support with multiples and older siblings if needed
- Emotional support and focused care to promote rest, recovery, and emotional wellbeing
- Referrals to trusted resources if additional support is needed.
$1,200.00
USD Flat rate
The Fourth Trimester Package
Your postpartum healing deserves time, attention, and nurturing care.
This 12-week package is designed to support you through the entire Fourth Trimester — offering one 6-hour in-home session each week (72 total hours of care).
Services include newborn care assistance, feeding and sleep guidance, emotional and physical recovery support, light household help, and protected time for you to rest and heal.
Whether you’re navigating your first days with a newborn, healing from a cesarean, balancing older siblings, or simply needing a steady hand to hold, this package walks with you through the entire arc of your postpartum journey.
This service includes:
- In-home daytime postpartum support tailored to your needs
- Support with postpartum healing
- Light meal prep and basic household tasks
- Lactation support and newborn feeding guidance
- Newborn care education (diapering, soothing, bathing, basic infant care)
- Guidance based on American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep practices
- Support with multiples and older siblings if needed
- Emotional support and focused care to promote rest, recovery, and emotional wellbeing
- Referrals to trusted resources if additional support is needed.
$2,200.00
USD Flat rate
Show all packages
The Grounded Birth Package
Birth is sacred—and you shouldn’t have to walk through it alone. I’m here to hold space, offer comfort, and remind you of your strength.
Through personalized prenatal visits, we’ll get to know each other, talk through your birth preferences, and prepare you (and your support person) with practical tools, comfort techniques, and evidence-based information to approach labor with confidence.
When the time comes, I’ll be by your side through every wave of labor—whether at home, birth center, or hospital—offering continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. From early labor to your baby’s first cry, I’ll help create a calm environment, suggest movement and positioning for comfort, advocate for your preferences when needed, and most importantly, remind you that you are never alone.
My role is not to replace your partner, but to enhance your team—helping everyone feel supported, seen, and safe as you bring your baby into the world.
This service includes:
- Two prenatal visits to build connection, review comfort measures, and create a personalized birth plan
- 24/7 on-call support starting at 38 weeks
- Unlimited text and phone support for questions, reassurance, and guidance throughout late pregnancy and early labor
- Continuous labor and birth support, from early labor through delivery
- Immediate postpartum support for up to two hours after birth
- One postpartum check-in visit within the first two weeks after birth
Let me help you ground & grow!
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
The Sacred Six Weeks Package
The early weeks after birth are sacred — a time to slow down, heal, and be gently supported as you grow into your new role.
This 6-week package is thoughtfully designed to carry you through the vital first six weeks postpartum, leading up to your first doctor’s appointment. It includes one 6-hour in-home session each week (36 total hours of care), giving you consistent, grounded support during this tender season.
Each visit offers newborn care assistance, feeding and sleep guidance, emotional and physical recovery support, light household help, and the space for you to rest, restore, and reconnect with yourself.
Whether you’re healing from birth, learning your baby’s rhythms, or simply needing a steady hand to hold, The Sacred Six Weeks Package nurtures your body, mind, and heart through one of life’s most beautiful transformations.
This service includes:
- In-home daytime postpartum support tailored to your needs
- Support with postpartum healing
- Light meal prep and basic household tasks
- Lactation support and newborn feeding guidance
- Newborn care education (diapering, soothing, bathing, basic infant care)
- Guidance based on American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep practices
- Support with multiples and older siblings if needed
- Emotional support and focused care to promote rest, recovery, and emotional wellbeing
- Referrals to trusted resources if additional support is needed.
$1,200.00
USD Flat rate
The Fourth Trimester Package
Your postpartum healing deserves time, attention, and nurturing care.
This 12-week package is designed to support you through the entire Fourth Trimester — offering one 6-hour in-home session each week (72 total hours of care).
Services include newborn care assistance, feeding and sleep guidance, emotional and physical recovery support, light household help, and protected time for you to rest and heal.
Whether you’re navigating your first days with a newborn, healing from a cesarean, balancing older siblings, or simply needing a steady hand to hold, this package walks with you through the entire arc of your postpartum journey.
This service includes:
- In-home daytime postpartum support tailored to your needs
- Support with postpartum healing
- Light meal prep and basic household tasks
- Lactation support and newborn feeding guidance
- Newborn care education (diapering, soothing, bathing, basic infant care)
- Guidance based on American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep practices
- Support with multiples and older siblings if needed
- Emotional support and focused care to promote rest, recovery, and emotional wellbeing
- Referrals to trusted resources if additional support is needed.
$2,200.00
USD Flat rate
Single In-Home Postpartum Support Session
Sometimes you just need an extra set of hands, a calming presence, or a day to rest and reset.
This single 6-hour in-home session provides personalized postpartum support tailored to your immediate needs — whether it’s newborn care assistance, feeding guidance, emotional support, light household help, or simply the space to rest and recover.
Ideal for families who need occasional support without committing to a full package, this session offers the same grounded, nurturing care — when and where you need it most.
$250.00
USD Flat rate
3-Session Virtual Support Package
Three 45-minute Zoom or phone sessions that can be used any time during your pregnancy or postpartum journey.
Perfect for check-ins, birth preparation, newborn care guidance, feeding support, emotional wellbeing, sleep tips, recovery education, or simply having a calm, grounded voice to guide you through the waves of new parenthood.
Use weekly or as needed — tailored to your timeline and unique needs.
$100.00
USD Flat rate
Prenatal Birth Planning Package
For families who want guidance and support preparing for labor, but prefer a more private birth space.
This package includes two 90-minute prenatal sessions to walk through birth education, comfort measures, birth preferences, and creating a custom birth plan.
You’ll receive templates, personalized coaching, and unlimited text or email support through your due date.
Get the tools, knowledge, and clarity you need — without committing to full doula support.
$300.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Be the first to write Alexa a review!
Social Media