Haley Lawler Birth & Postpartum Doula in Richmond, VA
About Haley
I know firsthand how invaluable doula support is. As an RN, I thought I was well-prepared for childbirth. At the urging of my midwife, I sought doula support for the birth of my 1st baby. My doula’s physical & emotional presence during a long labor & strenuous delivery was crucial, & I left the experience convinced that a doula should be present at every birth. Soon my friends began to come to me for birthing support, & I attended births as a friend & advocate. I fell in love with birth work & completed doula training with ToLabor in April 2020. I help my clients navigate their options to make informed decisions that work well for their family & their goals. I want to make sure you are seen & heard. I love walking alongside families, encouraging & educating them along the way. With 7 years of hospital nursing experience, I understand the ins & outs of the hospital system. As a mom of 3, I know the transition into parenthood is no small thing—I want to be a part of your village!
Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
Birth Doula Services
My services include the following: --Access to me as an on-call resource throughout your pregnancy --Access to my lending library of books and DVDs --A 10% discount on any childbirth education classes through A Brighter Birth --Guidance and assistance with birth plan development --2 prenatal appointments: 1 virtual (where you can meet my experienced backup doulas) and 1 in your home (where we address any outstanding concerns and review your birth preferences and goals) --I am on-call 24/7 from 2 weeks before your estimated due date until baby is born. --I provide continuous labor support. I am in phone contact with you during early labor and join you when you decide you need in-person support. I meet you at your home or your birth location and provide physical and emotional assistance to you and your partner during labor. I can offer comfort measures, give positioning suggestions, and help facilitate decision making with regard to your unique birth preferences and goals. I provide consistent support throughout your labor and delivery, and I remain with you 1-2 hours postpartum to help initiate breastfeeding and remedy any immediate postpartum issues. --I provide 1 in-home postpartum meeting to process your birth and address any postpartum recovery, newborn care, or feeding concerns. --Ongoing support and encouragement in parenting during the first year of baby's life
What to expect
I know firsthand how invaluable doula support is. As an RN, I thought I was well-prepared for childbirth. At the urging of my midwife, I sought doula support for the birth of my 1st baby. My doula’s physical & emotional presence during a long labor & strenuous delivery was crucial, & I left the experience convinced that a doula should be present at every birth. Soon my friends began to come to me for birthing support, & I attended births as a friend & advocate. I fell in love with birth work & completed doula training with ToLabor in April 2020. I help my clients navigate their options to make informed decisions that work well for their family & their goals. I want to make sure you are seen & heard. I love walking alongside families, encouraging & educating them along the way. With 7 years of hospital nursing experience, I understand the ins & outs of the hospital system. As a mom of 3, I know the transition into parenthood is no small thing— I want to be a part of your village!
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Professional Birth Doula, ToLABOR (2020)
- Trained NICU-Informed Doula, The NICU Translator (2024)
- Childbirth Educator, A Brighter Birth (2025)
- Postpartum Doula, ToLABOR (2025)
- Lactation Professional, ToLABOR (2025)
- Certified Birth Birth Doula, ToLABOR (2025)
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2022)
- Associate Degree of Nursing (2014)
- Bachelor of Arts in Cultures, Regions, & International Development (2009)
Memberships and affiliations
- A Brighter Birth
Languages
- English, Spanish
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Service area
Haley is based in Richmond, Virginia.