Bethany Wallace - Birth Doula

About Bethany

Although I didn’t know it then, my journey towards becoming a doula began nearly 15 years ago with the birth of my first child. My labor and birth experience was far from empowering and while I was overjoyed to have my son, I always wished things had gone differently- that I had been listened to when I tried to assert myself, that I had been given alternative pain management options when I said I didn’t want an epidural, that the nurses and doctors had explained what they were doing and given me choices before just going ahead and doing it. I always wished that I had felt more in control in that delivery room. Flash forward 14 years to the birth of my second child, and things went exactly as I could have hoped for largely in part due to the team of amazing people I chose to surround myself with. I switched to a Midwife group that took the time to listen to me and honor all of my wishes; I chose a birthing center where I knew I would have plenty of options, but still have the safety and security of a hospital and NICU nearby should something go wrong; and I hired my doula! She made me feel safe, secure, listened to, and protected. She was there as my advocate (though I never had to use her as such because my Midwife was so amazing), she was there as a shoulder to lean on, and she made sure my wife and I had all that we needed during my labor and the birth of my daughter. Between kiddo number one and kiddo number two, a lot happened- 14 years worth of happenings! During that time in-between, I owned and operated Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios in Southington, CT. I taught thousands of hours of yoga- hundreds of them to pregnant clients. And I also became a Licensed Massage Therapist certified in Pregnancy Massage. My personal birth experiences, my decade of yoga teaching, my time as a massage therapist all led me to where I am today. I am now a Birth Doula working with clients in Hartford, New Haven and Middlesex counties. I still teach yoga and perform massage and you’ll see many of my doula offerings include yoga, meditation, and massage. I am passionate about birthing people making informed choices that feel right for them and it’s an honor to standby my clients as they take the amazing journey that is labor and birth.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

The Basics Package

Includes: Initial consultation to ensure we are a good match. Two prenatal visits to discuss your birth preferences and guide you through the birth plan. Labor support at your birthing site. I am there with you throughout your entire labor. Breastfeeding support for baby’s first feeding. Light photography during labor and birth. A postpartum follow-up to address any questions or concerns you may be having. Unlimited phone calls, emails and texts at any hour day or night starting once you sign your contract through your 4th trimester.

$1,550 USD · Flat rate

The Self Care Package

Includes: Initial consultation to ensure we are a good match. Two prenatal visits to discuss your birth preferences and guide you through the birth plan. Labor support at your birthing site. I am there with you throughout your entire labor. Breastfeeding support for baby’s first feeding. Light photography during labor and birth. A postpartum follow-up to address any questions or concerns you may be having. Unlimited phone calls, emails and texts at any hour day or night starting once you sign your contract through your 4th trimester. Two prenatal massages between your 14th and 36th week of pregnancy. One postnatal massage at 6-10 weeks postpartum. Postnatal Care Package including all of my favorite products for the best experience after giving birth.

$1,850 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

Whether you're birthing at home or in the hospital, wish to use alternative pain methods or receive an epidural, are pregnant with your first child or your fifth, I would be honored to assist and support you at your birth. I believe that all people, regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation, deserve a birth that feels empowered and supported. I will work with you and your care team to ensure that you have the best possible experience for you!

Reviews for Bethany Wallace

5.0 1 review

5.0

November 2, 2023

I'll start by saying I interviewed at least a half dozen doulas and Bethany was the only one I felt a true connection with. She was so easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and comforting just from our first conversation. My goal was an unmedicated hospital birth, and she helped me feel so prepared and capable during our journey from the home visits to the hospital and all the texts in between. She's a plethora of knowledge and resources! She was awesome about checking in and always keeping an open line of communication and encouraging questions (which I had a lot of random ones along the way as a first time mom). My hospital birth couldn't have gone better - she was there before the doc rooting me on and advocating on my behalf throughout the prices. Our post partum visit was the therapy session I needed. I am so thankful for Bethany and her services. She does incredible work and was meant for her role! Vivian, Jason and I thank you!!

— Avery B.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, BEST Doula Training (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

American Massage Therapy Association

Languages

English

Credentials

LMT

Specialties

Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Assertiveness Birth Doula Evidence-Based Care Home Birth Infertility Massage Therapist Mindfulness