Ann Sheppard - Birth Doula - Hopewell Township, NJ

About Ann

Ann is the doula behind: The Homestead Doula — a practice that is guided by faith and grounded in nature. As a mother of three, Ann understands the strength, surrender, and sacredness of bringing new life into the world. Her own three natural births inspired her passion for childbirth and calling to serve other women. Her experience raising her family on a working homestead has shaped her belief that birth is both wild and holy, beautiful and unpredictable— a place where courage, conviction and creation meet. Ann offers calm, compassionate support, rooted in trust, prayer, and the natural rhythms of nature. She walks alongside families with steady reassurance, helping them feel confident, informed, and deeply supported from pregnancy through postpartum. Ann believes birth is a powerful journey — one that deserves reverence, preparation, and unwavering support. Women are beautifully designed to bring life into the world and childbirth should be celebrated and not feared!

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Standard Full Service Package

This package is ideal for families looking for comprehensive, continuous birth support. Includes: • Two (2) Prenatal Visits Education, birth preferences, emotional preparation, and planning • Labor & Birth Support Continuous, non-medical labor support for up to 16 hours • One (1) Postpartum Visit Emotional processing, newborn adjustment support, and resources

$1,200 USD · Flat rate

A La Carte or Birth Only Package

This option allows families to build support based on their individual needs. • Labor & Birth Support: $900 (up to 16 hours) À la carte services are subject to availability and may require advance scheduling.

$900 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I offer both a full package with 2 prenatal and 1 postpartum visit, and labor support and also a birth only option, which just provides support during birth for those who don't feel they need all the extras.

Reviews for Ann Sheppard

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

March 23, 2026

Ann was great. She came in as a backup for our doula and provided a lot of support during my labor which I have to say wasn't easy. I really appreciate her help and support for myself and my husband. Thank you.

— Jocelyn

5.0

March 21, 2026

Ann was kind, patient, grounding and absolutely instrumental in the success of my natural childbirth. She was able to help me tremendously both mentally and physically in preparation for and during childbirth. I would recommend her for both first time moms and seasoned moms alike.

— Sara C.

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