Sheryl Askins - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Sheryl

Hi, I’m Sheryl, founder of Dreams Delivered Birthing Services and a certified full-spectrum doula with a nursing background. I support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with calm, compassionate, and evidence-based care. My approach honors the natural physiology of birth while also recognizing when medical support is appropriate. I believe families deserve to feel informed, respected, and empowered in every birth setting—whether that’s a hospital, birth center, or home. I specialize in emotional and physical labor support, advocacy, comfort measures, birth education, and gentle postpartum guidance. I am especially passionate about reducing unnecessary interventions by helping birthing people understand their options, trust their bodies, and feel confident in their choices. Every family I serve receives personalized care rooted in respect, balance, and deep listening. It would be an honor to walk alongside you as you welcome your baby.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Labor Package

2 Prenatal Sessions Including:
Prenatal Coaching/Education
Planning for Birth, Written Wishes, etc.
Assist in "Greening" Home for Baby
Prenatal Support by Email & Phone
On-Call Labor Support Including:
On-Call 2 Weeks Pre/Post Due Date
Continuous Physical Support in Labor
Non-Medical Pain/Comfort Measures
Informational & Emotional Advocacy
1 In-Home Postnatal Session:
1 Post-Birth Processing/Counseling Meeting
Resourcing and Referrals
***Other packages and hourly rates available upon request.
*Additional Prenatal or Postnatal sessions are available.
Please contact your doula to schedule additional sessions.
Added sessions are billed at $200 per 2 hour, in-person
visit.

$2,000 USD · Flat rate

Virtual Doula Package

3 months of virtual support billed monthly at $250/month
Nutrition recommendations
Virtual education appointments
Help developing your Birth Wishes/Preferences
Education for delivery
Virtual coaching for labor

$750 USD · Flat rate

Labor Comprehensive Package

* 4 Prenatal Sessions Including: PrenatalCoaching/Education Planning for Birth, Written Wishes, etc. Assist in "Greening" Home for Baby Prenatal Support by Email & Phone HypnoBirthing Education * On-Call Labor Support Including: On-Call 2 Weeks Starting Prior to Due Date Continuous Physical Support in Labor Non-Medical Pain/Comfort Measures Informational & Emotional Advocacy * All Classes Including (in-person or online): Childbirth Education Class Series Newborn Care Class Breastfeeding 101 Class * In-Hospital and In-Home Lactation Support Including: First Latch and Home Arrival Lactation Support 2 hour In-Home Lactation Consult 3 weeks of Continuous Phone/Text Support * 1 In-Home Postnatal Session: 1 Post-Birth Meeting (can be combined with Lactation) Resourcing and Referrals * 90 min. Infant Sleep Consultation via Phone/Zoom/Google Meet Additional Prenatal or Postnatal sessions are available. Please contact your doula to schedule additional sessions. Added sessions are billed at $200 per 2 hour, in-person visit, $49 per hour for phone/Zoom/Google Meet.

$3,000 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

At Dreams Delivered Birthing Services, I offer compassionate, personalized support for families as they prepare for birth and navigate the beautiful, complex transition into parenthood. My services include birth doula support, postpartum care, lactation guidance, infant sleep consultations, and HypnoBirthing pain management. With a background in nursing and certification as a full-spectrum doula, I blend evidence-based education with holistic, intuitive care—helping families feel confident, informed, and deeply supported every step of the way. Whether you’re preparing for labor, adjusting to life with a newborn, or seeking rest and balance in the early weeks, my approach is gentle, empowering, and grounded in respect for your unique journey. I believe birth is neither purely medical nor purely holistic, but a sacred process that deserves thoughtful support, calm presence, and loving guidance. My goal is to help you feel seen, safe, and strong as you welcome your baby and build the foundation of your growing family.

Reviews for Sheryl Askins

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

January 4, 2026

Working with Sheryl was the best experience. She was always calm, polite, professional, and exceedingly knowledgeable. She was present and reassuring throughout the entire pregnancy and birth. She made a lasting impact and I will definitely use her services again and continue to recommend her to all I cross.

— Tydarius M.

5.0

January 1, 2026

Sheryl was absolutely WONDERFUL, exceeded my expectations. I’m very blessed to have had her services

— Kayliesha P.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula (2025)
Postpartum Doula (2025)
Lactation Education and Support (2025)
BLS (2024)

Education

Practical Nurse (1997)
Associate of Science, Psychology (2012)

Languages

English

Credentials

CLD CPD CLSC

Specialties

Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Hypnobirthing Method Lactation Home Visits Newborn Care Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care

Frequently asked questions

What is a doula?

Doula is a Greek word for servant; specifically a woman's servant. A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to a person and their family before, during, and after childbirth. While working with doctors or midwives and nursing staff, doulas do not provide medical care. Instead, they focus on comfort, advocacy, education, and support — helping families feel calm, confident, informed, and empowered throughout the entire birth experience.

What is the benefit of having a doula?

At Dreams Delivered Birthing Services, we provide evidence-based forms of support (non-medical pain management, education, positioning, breathing, massage and overall labor support. We also share evidence-based information so parents can make informed choices, support communication with medical providers, help families feel seen, heard, and respected and assist with postpartum recovery, newborn care, and adjustment. Evidence shows the presence and support of a doula can help reduce the rate of cesarean section, reduce the major contributors to maternal death and sever birth complications. Doula support is associated with: 31% decrease in use of synthetic oxytocin 10% shorter labors 38% reduction in negative birth experience More spontaneous vaginal births All of these reduce: • hemorrhage • infection • hypertensive crises • embolism risk • anesthesia complications Doula-supported births had significantly lower rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and pregnancy complications — all major predictors of maternal death.

Does insurance cover doula care?

Though doula care can be an out-of-pocket expense, some insurance companies have started to recognize the benefits of birth/labor doulas and have started reimbursing some of the fees. If interested in insurance reimbursement, you can call your insurance to inquire. Ask them about the benefits and request prior authorization. We can also contact them for you. We can give you the codes to give your insurance and see what their percentage of coverage is. Typically you will need to pay for doula services and get reimbursed from your insurance company. We will provide you with a Superbill to bill to your insurance. We also accept FSA and HSA payments.