Morielle Imeson

Birth Doula
Southfield, Michigan
5.0
About me

Because of my unique blend of training and experience in both counseling and doula work, I am a good choice as a doula for anyone who would appreciate the extra depths I can go to in our prenatal and postpartum visits, as well as during your birth! In addition to the transformative and emotional side of birth, I also have done extended study in spinning babies, what different labor patterns mean, and what positions help in different situations. My toolbox includes all the standard “comfort measures” most doulas use for labor as well as a lot of “outside the box” ways to cope that I have learned from my extensive reading.

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling (2017)

Certification and training

DONA Training (2022)

Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Anxiety and Depression Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Faith-Based Counseling Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Mental Health Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Self-Compassion Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Service introduction

During two in person visits in your home we prepare for your birth by discussing your preferences, hopes, dreams, fears, and general thoughts and philosophy about birth. I will also teach you and any partner(s) planning to be at the birth some comfort measures, positions, and strategies for early labor. When you go into labor, I will typically help you strategize ways to rest during early labor and join you in person when you feel ready for my support. I will provide continuous in person support that is tailored to your preferences and desires until your baby is born! This often looks like trying out comfort measures (both mental and physical), suggesting positions that promote progress based on your baby's position/your labor pattern, sharing ways for your partner to get involved, having unwavering faith in you to achieve your goals, gathering relevant information if you are faced with decisions, and more. After your baby is born I will do one phone call and one in-person visit in your home to help you emotionally process your birth.

Packages
Full Package
My Full Birth Doula package includes: - 2 in-home prenatal visits, - unlimited phone and text support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum, - on-call in-person labor support until 2 hours after birth, - 1 in-home postpartum visit.
$950.00
USD Flat rate
Reduced Package
My Reduced Birth Doula package includes: - 1 in-home prenatal visit, - 1 video-call prenatal visit, - unlimited phone and text support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum, - on-call in-person labor support until 2 hours after birth, - 1 in-home postpartum visit.
$875.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

Morielle was a peaceful and incredibly helpful presence during pregnancy and birth. She was insightful, calm, and knowledgeable. She offered ideas, strategies, exercises, and knowledge that helped me immensely. Her peaceful presence helped me navigate difficulties during pregnancy, such as having a baby in the breech position and undergoing the ECV procedure. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for emotional, physical, and spiritual support during pregnancy and childbirth!

- Elyse A.

5.0

Morielle was my doula for my baby who was born July 2023. I initially was not planning on using a doula, as I did not think I needed one, but my birthing center required it. I clearly did not realize the role of a doula, and I cannot imagine having had this experience without a doula and particularly Morielle. What she provided both in mental, emotional, and physical support, before, during and after the birth was incredible. She helped talk me though preparing for the birth, asking me questions that compelled me to consider if I was actually preparing mentally and physically for the kind of birth I aspired for, providing tips and tools to support my goals. I had a beautiful pregnancy, and Morielle's advice and support in my third trimester impacted me. Labour began 2 weeks after my due date, so contrary to my plan, I ended up going in for a hospital induction. Prior to that I labored at the birthing center, which stalled on and off for 2 days. Morielle was there every step of the way, talking us through the hard decisions, and coaching me through the labour. She was the perfect presence- not overwhelming, but close by when needed. She and my husband tag teamed off each other through long hours. Her presence of mind was an amazing mental foundation for me through an emotional time. She was there for the labour and birth, along side a team of hospital staff, yet still giving me advice, and I appreciated that she perservered through all the chaos. Having a trusted face, in addition to my husband, who understood what was going on and could advocate for me made all the difference. Though I had an incredibly healthy baby with a natural birth, emotionally I struggled working through everything that had happened completely contrary to my birthing center plan. Morielle talked me through that too, and helped me come to a peace, offering some tools for working through mentally and emotionally. I could say more, but I highly recommend Morielle as a doula, and would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family, and use her services for myself again.

- Christy H.

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