Denise Washington - Birth Doula

About Denise

At Rooted in Care, we believe families deserve honest information, steady support, and the space to make decisions that truly align with their values. We understand that navigating pregnancy and birth can feel complex, especially within healthcare systems that don’t always leave room for meaningful conversation or clarity. Our role as doulas is to walk alongside you with calm, knowledgeable support. We provide evidence-based information, emotional reassurance, and practical comfort so you feel confident in your choices—whether you are planning a hospital birth, navigating medical complexities, or exploring alternative care options. We believe in balance. Rooted in Care supports collaboration with medical providers while also centering your right to informed consent and respectful care. We don’t approach birth from fear or from blind trust, but from understanding—helping you feel grounded, prepared, and supported through each stage of the process. Families often choose Rooted in Care when they want a doula who listens closely, communicates clearly, and remains steady in moments that feel uncertain. We are committed to showing up with integrity, presence, and compassion before, during, and after birth. Rooted in Care offers a hybrid program to be more flexible to all moms, no matter where you live! A hybrid doula care program blends virtual support with in-person elements (where possible) to support moms through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period — especially useful for out-of-state moms who can’t have a doula physically present for all phases of care. Virtual (Online) Support This is done through: Video calls (Zoom/FaceTime) for education and planning Phone/text support for encouragement and questions Remote labor support where the doula coaches you and your support partner in real time during early labor Education sessions on pregnancy, birth plans, comfort measures, and postpartum topics Virtual doulas help with birth planning, emotional support, and postpartum adjustment through screens, messaging, and scheduled calls. In-Person Support (When Safe/Possible) In-person visits during and after birth Hands-on postpartum help if the doula travels or partners with local doulas (This depends on the provider’s location and travel policies.)

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birthing Support Only Package

Active Labor and Delivery Support with Up to two hours of Golden Hour Support Great for: You are between 38-41 weeks, and you are looking ONLY for labor and birth support If your partner, family, or friend is not available to support you, or it is not the support you wanted If you are looking for advocacy and informed care only Planned inductions or cesareans

$950 USD · Flat rate

The Rooted Foundation Package

Unlimited phone/text/email support from contract signing One virtual prenatal session for education, birth planning, and questions/concerns One in-home prenatal session for education, birth planning, and questions/concerns Guidance in understanding your options and creating a birth plan Around the clock on-call availability for birth support starting at 38 weeks Labor and delivery support Up to two hours of Golden Hour Support

$1,550 USD · Flat rate

The Nurtured Journey Package

4. Nurtured Journey - $2150.00 Unlimited phone/text/email support from contract signing One virtual prenatal session for education, birth planning, and questions/concerns One in-home prenatal session for education, birth planning, and questions/concerns A birth education workshop A Birth Planning Workbook Guidance in understanding your options and creating a birth plan Around the clock on-call availability for birth support starting at 36 weeks Labor and delivery support Up to two hours of Golden Hour Support Two in-home postpartum sessions within two weeks of delivery

$2,150 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

Medicaid Message Denise to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

At Rooted in Care, our service packages are intentionally designed to meet families where they are—medically, emotionally, and practically. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all support. Instead, we provide clear information, grounded guidance, and steady presence so you can make decisions with confidence and dignity. Each package reflects our core philosophy: care rooted in autonomy, honesty, and respect for the realities of modern birth systems.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

DONA Trained (2025)

Education

Bachelors of Science (2010)
Masters of Science (2015)

Memberships and affiliations

Dona International Trained
Central Texas Doula Association Member
Trained in Spinning Babies Foundations
GALS Contracted Doula
Troop Contracted Doula
ATM Midwifery Student

Languages

English

Credentials

BS MPH

Specialties

Adoption Birth Doula Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Infant Care Labor Doula Postpartum Care Prenatal Care Birth Support Hospital Birth Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care