Rebekah Niesen - Birth Doula - Virginia Beach, VA

About Rebekah

Hi there! I'm Rebekah Niesen, and I became a Certified Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor after birthing 4 kids and breastfeeding them all. I firmly believe that labor support, both emotional and physical, has an incredibly positive effect on labor outcomes, health of mother and baby, even bonding of your new family. My background includes the various fields of a degree in Microbiology and my first job which was to mentor college students, uniting my interests of research with communication and coaching. I have applied this to being a birth doula and lactation counselor, educating the family in evidence-based best practice to cultivate advocacy empowerment and how it pertains to each individual situation. When I am not serving others, you can find me walking the dog, reading a good book, accompanying my average singing with my average guitar playing, or playing board games with my husband and kids. I take Tricare insurance and can work with you if your insurance covers family services.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Compass Birth Support -- Essential

-2 prenatal meetings to discuss birth preferences and to help you prepare physically and mentally for birth -On-call during the two weeks prior to and after baby’s due date, with text/email/phone support -Labor and delivery support with up to 2 hours of postpartum assistance -1 basic postpartum visit at home to review your birth

$1,400 USD · Flat rate

Compass Birth Support -- Complete

Most popular option for full continuity through pregnancy and birth, which includes: -2 prenatal planning sessions -Birth preferences + decision-making support -Phone/text availability -Additional breastfeeding preparation session -Continuous labor + birth support, with use of TENS unit during labor -Immediate postpartum support -Postpartum follow-up visit

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Compass Birth Support -- Comprehensive

For families wanting extensive preparation and postpartum continuity, this package includes: -2 personalized prenatal planning support sessions -Birth preferences + decision-making support -In-depth birth education and planning -Phone/text availability -Additional breastfeeding preparation session -Continuous labor + birth support, with use of TENS unit during labor -Immediate postpartum support -Multiple breastfeeding support visits -Extended support window

$1,700 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

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What to expect

I offer a free consultation either virtually or in-person to connect and find out if we are a good fit together for your birth experience. If we are mutually suited, then I meet with you ideally twice before labor. We have extensive conversations to craft the best care for you, as well as discuss comfort measures and practice laboring positions. I join you when labor begins and stay through the birth of your baby, assisting you and your partner with physical, emotional and informational support. I also meet with you a week or two afterward to inquire concerning your healing and to gently debrief and process your experience with you.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA International (2020)
Certified Lactation Counselor, Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (2026)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin (2001)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA International

Languages

English

Credentials

BS CD (DONA) CLC

Specialties

Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support Labor Doula Natural Childbirth Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Acupressure During Labor Babywearing Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Home Birth Hospital Birth Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Nipple and Breast Pain Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Advanced Maternal Age Birth Support Evidence-Based Care Natural Birth

Frequently asked questions

Why should I choose doula care during my pregnancy and birth?

There are well-documented benefits to having continuous labor support during birth: -50% reduction in rate of Caesarian birth -25% shorter labor -60% reduction in epidural requests -40% reduction in Pitocin use -30% reduction in forceps delivery Not to mention higher 5 minute-APGAR scores for baby, increased bonding of baby with family, and increased satisfaction with one's birthing experience.

Why should I breastfeed my baby?

There are a myriad of benefits for you as the mother if you choose to and are able to breastfeed your baby! You have a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and your risk for certain breast cancers is decreased. You even may have fewer visits to the pediatricians office for ear infections. Contact me for scheduling a personalized prenatal breastfeeding consultation!