Carla Parker - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Carla

I am a mom of 2 and grandma of 1. I take pleasure in empowering women to do what we are meant to do, however the journey looks. Within movement, water and positive affirmations I believe all birth journeys can be a beautiful story.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Full Package

Full Birth & Postpartum Support Package – $2000 This comprehensive package is designed for families who want seamless support from pregnancy through postpartum. As your doula, I’ll provide calm, knowledgeable, and compassionate care to help you feel prepared, supported, and empowered throughout your entire journey. This package includes: Prenatal Support • 1–2 Prenatal Visits We’ll meet during your pregnancy to discuss your birth preferences, create a personalized birth plan, practice comfort measures, and address any questions or concerns you may have. Birth Support • 24/7 On-Call Availability Starting at 38 Weeks Day or night, I’ll be ready when labor begins—ensuring you have continuous, dependable support. • In-Person Labor & Delivery Support I’ll be by your side throughout labor and birth—offering hands-on comfort techniques, emotional encouragement, and advocacy to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered. Immediate Postpartum Support • 1–2 Hours of Support After Birth (at your birth location) After delivery, I’ll remain with you to ensure a smooth transition—helping with initial bonding, breastfeeding support, and emotional grounding during those first important hours. In-Home Postpartum Visit • One 3-Hour Postpartum Doula Visit at Home Once you’re settled at home, I’ll provide nurturing care and hands-on support to help you rest, recover, and adjust. This visit may include newborn care, feeding support, emotional check-ins, light household help, or anything you need to feel more at ease.

$2,000 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Home Support

Postpartum Doula Support Gentle, In-Home Care for a Confident and Restful Start As a certified postpartum specialist, I offer nurturing, in-home support tailored to the unique needs of your growing family. Whether you’re recovering from birth, navigating newborn care, or just needing time to rest and adjust, I’m here to support you with compassion, expertise, and respect. Rates • Daytime Support – $55/hour • Overnight Support – $65/hour (Minimum 4-hour daytime shift / 8-hour overnight shift) What’s Included: • Evidence-Based Newborn Care Tips & Tricks Gentle, effective guidance on soothing, swaddling, newborn sleep, and adjusting to life with a baby. • Feeding Support Help with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, including positioning, latch, pumping, and paced feeding. • Support for the Mother Time to eat, shower, and rest while I care for baby and support your recovery in a peaceful, nurturing way. • Light Household Help Including baby laundry, bottle washing, dishes, light tidying, and meal prep to ease your daily load and help your home feel calm and cared for. Whether you need daytime guidance or restful overnight support, my goal is to create a warm, supportive environment so you and your baby can thrive—together. Contact me to book your postpartum care or build a custom support plan.

$65 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Birth Support Package My comprehensive birth doula package includes: • Free Initial Consultation Let’s connect and explore how I can support your unique vision for birth. • Prenatal Visits We’ll discuss your birth preferences, explore comfort techniques, and prepare you and your partner for labor and delivery. • 24/7 On-Call Support Starting at 38 Weeks When your birthing time approaches, I’ll be available around the clock to ensure you feel supported whenever labor begins. • Continuous Labor Support I’ll be with you in person throughout labor—offering hands-on comfort measures, emotional reassurance, and communication support with your care team. • Postpartum Follow-Up Visit A gentle check-in to help ease your transition into early motherhood, answer questions, and offer additional support. Postpartum Care in the Comfort of Your Home I’m also a certified postpartum specialist with a deep passion for nurturing mothers during the critical days and weeks after delivery. My goal is to help you recover safely and confidently in the comfort of your own home—supporting both you and your baby in a calm, healthy environment. Whether it’s physical recovery, emotional support, newborn care, or simply having someone to lean on, I’m here to make sure you feel cared for, not overwhelmed. Let’s Create a Beautiful, Supported Birth Experience Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or birthing center delivery, I’m honored to walk alongside you with respect, encouragement, and unwavering support. Schedule your free consultation today—and let’s begin building your circle of care. Contact: 702-524-5468 Instagram: @carla_la_Doula Email: bardales75@yahoo.com

Reviews for Carla Parker

5.0 1 review

5.0

May 24, 2025

We are so grateful for the care and support that Carla provided during such an important time for our family. From the moment she entered our home, she brought a calming presence, a wealth of knowledge, and a truly nurturing spirit that made us feel supported and seen every step of the way. Our older child is five years old so it felt like we needed to relearn a lot of the newborn routines. She offered just the right balance of emotional encouragement and practical help—from answering our endless questions about newborn care and sleep, to making sure we were fed, rested, and feeling confident as parents. Her expertise was invaluable, but even more than that, her genuine kindness and attentiveness made all the difference. We can’t imagine what those early weeks would have been like without her, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for compassionate and expert postpartum support. She’s a true gem!

— Kim E.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

CPR Certified (2025)
Navy Corpsman, Veteran (2009)

Education

Bachelor in Business, Human Resources Mgt, WGU (2023)

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Belly Binding Birth Support Car Seats Installment Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book you?

I recommend booking as early as your second trimester to ensure availability, but feel free to reach out anytime, I will help you as much as possible in our time frame.