Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Prescott Valley, AZ

Hi! I'm Betsy Gillespie. I am a mom of 6, ages 18 down to 4. I have been interested in birth work since high school, and am fulfilling my dream of serving mothers during the precious time of motherhood. I have given birth both at home and in a hospital and I believe women should be free to give birth in the location where they feel the most safe. I am certified as a childbirth educator and a birth and postpartum doula through the Madriella Doula Network. I became fascinated with birth during my first pregnancy when a trip to the library introduced me to Sheila Kitzinger, a cultural anthropologist who studied birth around the world. The idea that "American birth" is not the only way opened up a whole new world to me. Since then, I have desired to see women be better informed of their options surrounding birth. What better way to help along this dream than to serve such women as a doula and childbirth educator! I also am very interested in biomechanics - the idea that the way we use our bodies can affect our long term health. So all of my services include a "movement" component, where we cover ideas of alignment, body geometry, and stretches that specifically address issues mothers face during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

With a deep passion for birth and over 25 years of experience birthing and raising my own children, I bring a calm, knowledgeable, and intuitive presence to your journey into parenthood. As a trained birth and postpartum doula, I offer compassionate support through pregnancy, labor, and the early postpartum period. My approach is grounded in respect for your choices, evidence-based care, and a deep understanding of the emotional and physical transformations of birth. In addition to my work as a birth doula, I also serve as a birth assistant to a local midwife, giving me valuable hands-on experience in various birth settings. Whether you're seeking guidance in birth preparation, hands-on labor support, or nurturing postpartum care, I am here to ensure you feel supported, informed, and empowered every step of the way. Let’s connect and create a birth experience that honors your unique needs.

I am a mother. A Postpartum Doula and a Birth photographer. My passion is telling birth stories through my photography. I thrive on educating and supporting families during the fourth trimester. I’m an advocate for reproductive health. I support all people postpartum no matter the journey.

Hello! I am the proud mother of 7 children and 5 grandchildren. I am excited to be along side mothers for one of the most challenging seasons in their lives. Unfortunately I was traveling with the military as a spouse during most of my pregnancies BUT fortunately it has made me understand exactly what mothers and families need.