Sarah Maxfield

Birth Doula
West Jordan, Utah
5.0
About me

Hi, I’m Sarah, Full Spectrum Doula and owner of Birthing Brave! I love taking a physiology first approach to interventions, meaning that regardless of what medical support you need (or want) during your birth we are setting up your body for success by optimizing it's natural processes. (This is great for natural minded mamas who want an epidural or need a medical induction). To do that we start prenatally. I offer a full online birth course with a physiology first perspective in hospital settings, and we do the work together to adjust mindsets, clear fears, improve our health and baby's positioning, and prepare for the unknowns (including NICU and C-Section). During your birth, I love supporting physiology regardless of what interventions come our way. This can look anything from helping you into positions with a peanut ball to open the levels of your pelvis while you rest with your epidural, to supporting the natural flow of oxytocin during a labor induction. I want you to feel supported, respected, and confident that you made the best decisions for you and your baby.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (2021)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, MaternityWise International (2025)

Postpartum Doula Training, MaternityWise International (2025)

Breastfeeding Educator, MaternityWise International (2025)

Full Spectrum Doula, Birthworker Academy (2026)

Prenatal, Birth, and Postpartum Pelvic Floor Training through Down There Doc (2022)

IMPROVE USA: Improving Quality of Care Around Stillbirth & Newborn Death (2025)

Stillbirth Symposium: Closing the Gaps (2025)

Evidence Based Birth Certificates: Failure to Progress, Due Dates and Advanced Maternal Age, Premature Rupture of Membranes, GBS, and Newborn Procedures, Macrosomnia and Gestational Diabetes, VBAC, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (2025)

Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Bodywork Childbirth Education High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Mental Health Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Pregnancy Complications Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

I provide whole-person birth prep and physiology first birth support. I believe that medical interventions and physiology do not need to contradict (even if you need an induction or choose an epidural!)

Packages
Whole Person Birth Support
Full Birth Course Included Prenatal Sessions • Session 1: Preparing mind + body for birth, including fear processing • Session 2: Birth planning, navigating common disruptions, and foundational education • Session 3: Partner training, comfort measures, and position changes ‍  ‍Planned cesarean? This session shifts to recovery prep and education • Session 4: Postpartum planning + perinatal mental health awareness On-Call Care • On-call starting at 38 weeks Communication • Unlimited text, phone, and email support • Available 9am–9pm Labor Support • Continuous, in-person labor support • Seamless care with a rotating backup doula (every 8–12 hours), so you are never without support Postpartum • One postnatal check-in Extras • Access to lending library • Complimentary digital handouts (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, newborn care) *This is the package I want every mama to have!*
$1,600.00
USD Flat rate
Condensed Birth Support
If you already feel pretty prepared for birth, this is a streamlined option that focuses on bridging the gaps. Prenatal Sessions • Two prenatal visits to identify and fix holes in your birth prep, review your birth plan, and practice comfort measures On-Call Care • On-call starting at 38 weeks Communication • Unlimited text, phone, and email support • Available 9am–9pm Labor Support • Continuous, in-person labor support Postpartum • Optional postnatal check-in Additional Support • Guidance on planning for postpartum independently • Optional videos for body balancing and birth preparation Please Note • Full birth course is not included
$1,300.00
USD Flat rate
Daddy Doula
Your partner can be your doula—with the right training and professional backup. This partner coaching package is designed to prepare your birth coach—your partner—to provide expert comfort, advocacy, and emotional support during your labor. You’ll have professional doula guidance in your corner every step of the way, empowering your partner to confidently support you while reducing anxiety and uncertainty. What’s included: Two in-person prenatal sessions focused on comfort techniques, trauma-informed advocacy, and communication tools Pain Free Birth’s Birth Partner Cheat Sheet Unlimited text and call support during pregnancy to answer questions and offer reassurance Call or text support during labor for real-time guidance and to help you make informed decisions One postpartum virtual session for birth processing, healing, and questions Investing in this package means your partner won’t have to navigate birth coaching alone. You’ll gain a trusted doula in your (literal) back pocket—ready to support you both through every sticky situation.
$700.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

On my second birth but learned so much. Sarah was really great at pointing me in the right direction for information and giving me points to think about, nutrition to take and excises to do to make birth easier. So happy to have worked with Sarah! Would highly recommend!

- Dani Nicole Nieman Palmer

5.0

Having Sarah as my doula has been the BEST decision I had EVER made! Even though I was pregnant with my 3rd child, I had some fears and concerns that I didn’t want to happen again and she helped me get through the whole process! We talked about ways what we could do differently this round and how to overcome those fears! She is very informative, knowledgeable, helpful and is very passionate about what she does! I never had a birthing experience quite like this before! Because of Sarah, I was able to have the BEST, smooth and most positive experience I’ve ever had (before, during and after) giving birth! If I decide to have more kids down the road, Sarah is my go-to girl! I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Thank you for everything Sarah! 💕

- Tracey Sermon

Frequently asked questions
Do you offer discounts or scholarships?
Do you have experience serving Neurodivergent families?
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