Simone Cotton

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Michigan

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About me

Hello, my name is Simone. I am a Full-Spectrum Community Doula and owner of Vivid Dreams Doula Services, LLC. We offer prenatal, labor, and postpartum support for Metro-Detroit birthing people and families. Our care is Holistic and Inclusive with the goal of you experiencing an Empowered Birth.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Spelman College (2024)

Certification and training

Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

National Black Doulas Association

Evidence-Based Birth

Specialties

Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Hospital Birth Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Newborn Prep Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Lactation Education Prenatal Yoga Somatic Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

Languages

English

Service introduction

Simone Cotton is a Detroit native and a Full-Spectrum Community Doula. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Spelman College. In 2025, she completed 52 hours of full-spectrum doula training with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings. Here, she received comprehensive preparation in prenatal, birth, and postpartum support, as well as education on the social and historical context of birth work. She has served as a volunteer with the Dial-a-Doula program at the University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital. During this program, she underwent OR Support and Eat, Sleep, Console Training. Most recently, she has joined Michigan Family Doulas as a member of their birth and postpartum doula teams. She is also certified in BLS/CPR and HIPAA-compliant. She is a member of the National Black Doulas Association and an Evidence-Based Birth Pro member. Her approach is grounded in years of reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ advocacy, as well as community organizing and mentorship. She is also involved in community work and research centered on health equity and public health, bringing an evidence-informed lens to her work. In addition, she is a creative storyteller, utilizing the mediums of content creation and dance as tools for education, advocacy, and community connection. She provides holistic, affirming care that centers autonomy, informed choice, and advocacy, with the goal of helping clients feel empowered throughout their birth experience. Her services currently include prenatal education and planning, labor support and advocacy, birth partner guidance, and postpartum planning and support.

Packages

Full Spectrum Support

A comprehensive, relationship-centered package designed to provide continuous support before, during, and after birth. Together, we'll prepare for your birth, navigate labor with confidence, and ease the transition into postpartum with personalized education, practical guidance, and compassionate care tailored to your family's unique needs. Five 1.5-hour Prenatal and Postpartum + Education & Planning Sessions + 2-hour Prenatal Workshop + On-call starting at 36 weeks gestation + Continuous Labor Support + Immediate Postpartum Support + Four 6-hour Postpartum Support Sessions

$3,000.00

USD Flat rate

Birth Support

From active labor through the birth of your baby, I'll be by your side providing continuous emotional support, hands-on comfort measures, encouragement, and advocacy so you can feel informed, confident, and supported throughout your birth experience. 1.5-hour Prenatal and Postpartum Education & Planning Session + On-call starting at 36 weeks gestation + Continuous Labor Support + Immediate Postpartum Support

$1,200.00

USD Flat rate

Postpartum Support

Whether during the day, evening, or overnight, receive compassionate in-home support as you rest and recover. I'll provide newborn care, feeding support, light home support, and a nurturing presence while your family adjusts to life with your new baby. - 4 to 12 hour shifts.

$30.00

USD Per hour

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