Rachael Cathcart

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
5 years of experience
About me

Hi! I’m Rachael, a birth and postpartum doula and the heart behind ShenanDoula. As a mom of 2, I know how vulnerable and powerful birth can be, and I’m here to make sure you never feel alone in it. My goal is simple: to help you feel calm, informed, and supported so you can step into your parenthood with confidence and trust in yourself. In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading, and spending time with family.

Certification and training

CPR (2025)

NRP (2025)

Languages

English

Service introduction

I provide calm, compassionate birth and postpartum support for families in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond through in person and virtual services. My goal is to help parents feel informed, supported, and cared for through pregnancy, labor, birth, and early postpartum. Whether planning a hospital, home, or birth center birth, I support ALL births while mothering the mother every step of the way.

Packages
Birth Doula Support
Includes: • 2 prenatal visits to prepare for birth and discuss preferences • Unlimited text support after contract signing • On-call support beginning at 38 weeks • Continuous labor support (home, hospital, or birth center) • Up to 2 hours immediate postpartum support • 1 postpartum visit within 4 weeks
$1,000.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula Support
In-home support including: • Newborn care support • Parent emotional support • Light housekeeping • Simple meal prep • Practical postpartum guidance Discounted package rates available Daylight hours only
$35.00
USD Per hour
Virtual Doula Support
Ideal for families outside my service area or seeking affordable support Includes: • 2 virtual prenatal visits • Unlimited text support • Continuous virtual labor support • 1 virtual postpartum visit
$650.00
USD Flat rate
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Frequently asked questions
Do you support hospital births?
Do you offer payment plans?
Can my partner still be involved if I hire a doula?
What happens if you’re at another birth when I go into labor?
Do you support unmedicated births only?
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