Sarah Southards - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Sarah

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.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

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, 2. Childbirth education classes – fully recorded for your convenience with a follow up birth preferences visit, 3. Support throughout your pregnancy and virtual check-ins for the first 6 weeks postpartum, 4. Continuous labor support, 5. In person 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 9. Back up doula support 10. No on call period

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

Bump to Baby

All inclusions of the "Pampered Mama" package and in addition, you will also receive: 1. Twenty hours of in person postpartum support which can be used upon discharge or return home from giving birth, with a eight-hour shifts maximum including overnights. Cannot be used for lactation support.

$2,600 USD · Flat rate

Mama & Baby Village

All inclusions 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 recording, 3. Forty hours total in person postpartum doula support with eight hour shift maximums, 4. Large lending library of books on various birth, parenting, breastfeeding, biologically normal sleep and postpartum topics, 5. Babywearing try-on library and fitting, 6. $200.00 credit to be used towards placenta services with Midwest Placenta Encapsulation, and 7. $200.00 credit towards photography services with a newborn photographer of your choice

$4,500 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

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.

Reviews for Sarah Southards

5.0 3 reviews

5.0

August 29, 2025

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.

5.0

January 2, 2023

Sarah is everything you would want in a Doula. I would definitely hire her again and refer her to a friend. She is Amazing!

— Saba

5.0

August 30, 2021

I found Sarah on a St. Louis mom's group and asked her to be our doula, even though I knew nothing about her. I honestly worried big time afterwards about how qualified she'd be. But thankfully, she turned out to be even better than our first doula who was unable to assist with my second birth. When my OB seemed impatient, I immediately felt defeated and was afraid I'd be forced to take pitocin. She wouldn't allow me to stay in a negative mental space though. She got me moving. We switched positions regularly. She applied counter pressure during rough contractions and soothing touch to redirect my attention and keep me from recognizing my own discomfort. She was so calm and patient. Everything about her was soothing. I honestly couldn't have done it without her. She is the very best at what she does and I'd recommend her to everyone.

— Cassie Morr

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence Based Birth
Birth Monopoly
VBAC Facts
Dysfunctional Labor Maneuvers

Languages

English

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)