Sarah Southards

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Creve Coeur, Missouri
15 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hello! My name is Sarah and I have been a doula for 15 years. I specialize in supporting in hospital birth with a special focus in trauma informed care, pregnancy after loss or infertility, and high risk factors. I offer preconception through postpartum services including doula support, childbirth education, babywearing, biologically normal infant sleep support, newborn care classes, lactation support, and more. I am a mother of four and a Southern Baptist by faith. I am passionate about serving all families regardless of background, and believe every mother, baby, and family deserves to be held with tender care and loving support.

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence Based Birth

Birth Monopoly

VBAC Facts

Dysfunctional Labor Maneuvers

Credentials
CBD CBE CLC CD
Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Grief and Loss High-Risk Pregnancy Infertility Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Maternal Fetal Positioning Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Preconception Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Languages

English

Service introduction

Evidence based, individualized, supportive care. I am passionate about helping families find their footing in this whirlwind of a journey as they prepare to have their hearts and homes grow. I believe all births should be supported, all spaces should be protected, all babies should be celebrated, and all families should be fully educated and empowered in the decisions they are making for their care. You only get one chance to write your birth story - make sure you have the proper tools.

Packages
Pampered Mama
Support when it matters the absolute most! You deserve to have an educated, supported, and empowered birth! All birth packages come with: 1. Two prenatal visits – up to two hours per visit, 2. Condensed childbirth education class – two hours in length, 3. Support throughout your pregnancy, 4. Continuous labor support, 5. Support during the first 2-3 hours of the immediate postpartum, 6. Lactation support immediately following birth, 7. One postpartum visit in home – two hours per visit, and 8. A fully edited, informal birth photo gallery.
$1,600.00
USD Flat rate
Bump to Baby
All details of the above "Pampered Mama" package and in addition, you will also receive: 1. Ten hours of in person postpartum support which can be used upon discharge or return home from giving birth, with a two-hour shift minimum/four-hour shift maximum (no 8-hour/overnights). Cannot be used for lactation support.
$2,000.00
USD Flat rate
Mama & Baby Village
All details of the above "Pampered Mama" package and in addition, you will receive: 1. One additional prenatal visit for a total of three prenatal visits, 2. Breastfeeding basics class, 3. Ten additional hours of in person postpartum doula support for a total of twenty postpartum support hours, 4. Large lending library of books on various birth, parenting, breastfeeding, biologically normal sleep, and postpartum topics, 5. Babywearing try-on library and certified peer babywearing assistance, 6. $200.00 credit to be used towards placenta services with Midwest Placenta Encapsulation, and 7. $300.00 credit towards photography services with Little Squish Photography.
$3,500.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Hiring the right Doula was an incredibly important and necessary part of my birth story. I was terrified to give birth due to past trauma and fear of the unknown. I needed someone by my side to teach me what to expect and to be my advocate. Sarah fully prepared me for the expected and unexpected. She was my advocate, cheerleader, and friend through the entire process. I felt prepared and was able to be fully present for the birth of my son. I felt, and feel, she really cares for me. Sarah continues to check on me (4 months PP). I don't think this is a job for her, but a calling for those who need her. Hiring Sarah was the best decision I could have made. If an informed and beautiful experience is what you desire, consider Sarah.

- Amanda C.

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