Rachel Nelson

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Chandler, Arizona
7 years of experience
5.0
About me

I am a educated and experienced birth doula who specializes in birth after loss, and infertility. VBAC, teen pregnancy, cesarean, and home birth experienced.

Certification and training

Birth doula certification, international Doula Institute (2019)

Birth doula certification, PALS (2020)

Lactation counselor, International Doula Institute (2019)

APPA (2019)

BLS Healthcare AED (2022)

First Aid (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence Based Birth

Spinning Babies

Credentials
CD (BEST)
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Adolescent Care Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Evidence-Based Care Grief and Loss Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Infant Care Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Lactation Consultation LGBTQ+ Multiples Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

I am a birth and labor doula and mom of 6, who helps in preparing for the best possible outcomes. Breastfeeding counseling and care for the best start possible. Newborn care and postpartum care expert

Packages
Birth doula
Includes 2 prenatal visits. On call from week 38 and on. Preparing for the birth of your child Phone/text/email unlimited from signing. Photos taken at birth to the best of my ability At birth until 2 hours post. Postpartum visit Extensive library to borrow from. Herbal supplement knowledge for after birth. Placental encapsulation at discounted rate for birth clients
$1,300.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

Having worked with Rachel multiple times as a colleague, I can genuinely say that she is one of the calmest, kindest souls I've met. She is so bubbly and truly excited for every single one of her clients and meets them as friends from day one. She sees herself as the big sister to every mama, and treats the partners with such love and encourages participation. Seeing her with those that have struggled with infertility and welcoming their rainbow always makes me tear up. She truly cares for those she takes on. Her goal is making sure that she never replaces the father and creates a team with all involved. Anyone would be fortunate to have Rachel on their team.

- Sydney B.

5.0

Rachel was made for this! She's gentle and intuitive, leaning on years of research, personal experience (giving birth to 4 children of her own), and assisting in countless births. She was hands on when I needed her before my husband could get to the hospital and once my husband arrived and jumped in she stepped back, allowing us to find our rhythm together. Her presence was a true blessing. ❤️

- Kayla O.

5.0

My experience with The Birth Ally was nothing short of amazing! Throughout my pregnancy I received ample support and guidance from Rachel which included labor preparation, practice and birth planning. Furthermore, when I had questions and concerns Rachel made herself available and never made me feel like I was a burden. She graciously provided a listening ear, which at times is all a new mom needs! Although my labor came two weeks early Rachel arrived with no delay, and coached me through the long hours and insured my needs were heard. She also supported my partner, which made for an empowered birthing team. After my delivery Rachel gave me one on one attention by assisting my newborn and I with skin-to-skin bonding and latching techniques. She worked with the hospital staff to secure my placenta, which she encapsulated and provided to me a few days later. Through her services, Rachel made certain that I would have a great start to motherhood. We are eternally grateful for her knowledge and support!

- Kelly B.

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