How Much Does a Birth or Postpartum Doula Cost in Spotsylvania, VA?

As a full spectrum doula, integrative lactation and feeding specialist, and licensed massage therapist, I have a passion for supporting all genders, bodies, and family structures through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My personal birthing experiences include a planned home birth, turned hospital induction, turned cesarean, followed by a home birth VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean.) I have supported births ranging from unmedicated to planned cesareans, and would love to help you achieve the birth that is best for you. I especially value the opportunity to work with queer and trans people, neurodivergent families, and people preparing for births after cesareans. I stay up to date on recommended vaccines to maintain the safety of the populations I work with.

My name is Ashley Gopaul. I am a state certified full spectrum Doula & Certified Lactation Consultant. I started my journey as a doula in 2021 while finishing my last semester at VCU with my Bachelors in Health Sciences. I started with Birth In Color RVA as an intern finishing my requirements for graduation and left my internship ….as a doula ! Working as a doula is truly such a rewarding field as I am allowed the opportunity to create a safe space for my clients to be vulnerable, empowered, deconstruct stigmas, and really get into their lives to optimize a safe birth as well as set them up for a successful start to parenthood. With the help of my mentor and experience, I then opened “Lily’s Birth Boutique,” to further expand support to my community. Whether I am helping a first time or a fifth time parent, every experience is so unique and is truly a learning experience even for myself. On a personal note, my side interests and hobbies include playing with interior design, spending time with family, and dance !

My name is Sasha, and I am a mom of two with a passion for birth education and support. I am a certified full-spectrum birth and bereavement doula for any and all types of people and births, as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor. I believe birth is a sacred experience, and you deserve a doula that honors and facilitates that!

I am a Jesus follower, invested mom, joyful homeschooler, a passionate Birth Doula, Christian Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor. I accompany women in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I have received education and completed training for the doula’s role from DONA International and Hartland College, School of Midwifery. I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional and spiritual support, physical comfort and, as needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress and help with relaxation, prayer, soothing touch, positioning and other techniques for comfort.

Hello/Shalom!♥️ Im Judith☺️ Mom of 8 beautiful children, Birth/Postpartum Doula, Herbalist, and Childbirth educator. I like to take the more Holistic route with birth with as less interventions as possible as I do believe the woman’s body simply just knows what to do, BUT I’m completely open to all angles of birth (homebirth, birth center, Hospital) as I’m here to serve and protect 🥰.

I’m a postpartum doula and placenta encapsulation specialist serving in Richmond and Henrico, VA.

I am a postpartum doula certified through DONA International, a lactation consultant trained through The Healthy Children Project, and a Ayurvedic masseur certified through The California College or Ayurveda. I’m a personal chef that specializes in postpartum nutrition and have a catalogue of frozen stews, broths and soups to choose from if you need inspiration for your meal planning. I meet prenatally to help organize the home, nursery and any other members of the support team. (Outlining responsibilities and expectations is work that is best done in advance.) I provide a newborn care class and a lactation class as well as meal prep for soups, stews and broths to be frozen. I always encourage my clients to try to book me for a visit right after the birth while in the hospital for lactation support and a modified version of my Ayurvedic massage. Once the family is home I cook nourishing foods rich in iron, protein, collagen, micro and macro nutrients to aid in recovery from depletion and help speed healing. (I also have a Postpartum Soup Bundle that can be purchased ahead of time.) I do dishes, laundry and of course provide even more lactation support. I can also simply care for the newborn while parents sleep. After the first few weeks the focus tends to shift into finding a daily rhythm, newborn care techniques and education on developmentally appropriate sleep habits for the baby. I also help parents with planning childcare help. I can be a sleep consultant one day and provide a massage the next. Maybe I play with the older children while mama naps with the newborn. Sometimes the work is just to sit and talk about all the things that the parents are struggling with. My job and my life’s joy is to simply be an extra set of hands or a sympathetic ear to new parents.

Hi! I am Jacie, owner of Lilybirth RVA and proud mama to a baby boy. I am so excited to be of help in my community. I specialize in remote/virtual doula services as well as postpartum nutrition. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at 202-860-7075!

Elise is a ToLabor Certified Birth Doula, a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula, an IPPA trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and a Lamaze Trained Childbirth Educator. Elise also attended the University of Georgia and Piedmont College and holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a mother to Theo and Georgia and is married to Todd. She entered into the doula field after her own birth, which showed her the importance of building a supportive birth and postpartum team. She continued to add trainings to help extend her knowledge about the many facets of birth and offer assistance through the postpartum time. Those trainings and workshops include: Acupressure in pregnancy and childbirth, Perinatal Loss and Grief, and Spinning Babies Techniques. Elise believes that education and unbiased support lead to each birthing family feeling empowered and informed when making childbirth decisions. After personally enduring a battle with postpartum depression, she hopes to help her clients feel supported through the entire childbirth experience including the fourth trimester. Through her work as a birth doula and her own experience, she saw her clients have beautiful births, but still struggle with energy and emotions during the postpartum experience. She offers placenta encapsulation as a holistic option to balance hormones, replenish iron, increase prolactin for milk production, and boost energy levels. Outside of the birth world, Elise enjoys cheering for UGA (Go Dawgs!), arranging flowers, reading, retail therapy, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

My name is Caroline, and I am a birth + postpartum doula and newborn care specialist based in Richmond, VA! I have years of experience working with all kinds of families and little ones, including multiples and special needs. I specialize in babywearing education and infant feeding.

Hi, I’m Judeah, the doula behind LovelyBirths! 🤎 I’m passionate about supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. I believe every mother deserves to feel heard, informed, supported, and empowered as she prepares to welcome her baby. My approach is warm, compassionate, and centered around you and your individual needs. I’m here to provide emotional support, evidence-informed education, comfort techniques, encouragement, and a judgment-free space where you can ask questions and feel confident in your choices. I also love helping families prepare beyond birth through prenatal planning, postpartum preparation, meal-planning resources, and practical support. Whether this is your first baby or you're growing your family again, you don't have to navigate this journey alone. I'd be honored to support you every step of the way. 🤎 📍 Serving Richmond, NNK & surrounding areas 📧 lovelybirths3@gmail.com 📱 @lovelybirths

Hello! My name is Grace, and I own Baby Bird Birth based out of Richmond, Virginia. I found a passion for birth work after having my son in 2019, and realized that the only way we can be successful as parents and humans is through community and support. We were not meant to do this alone, and I’d love to be there for you and your family!

I'm Sam! I provide birth and postpartum support routed in calm guidance, education and emotional support. Every parent deserves to feel supported, informed and respected. My role as a doula is to protect your space and help you feel grounded in every stage from birth to labor and postpartum recovery. I walk beside you in one of life's most transformative journey.

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At Sacred Healing Doula Services, we understand that every birthing journey is unique and deserving of compassionate care. Our goal is to provide unwavering support to individuals and families, guiding them through the transformative experience of childbirth with respect, empathy, and expertise. With this approach, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs, empowering you to navigate this sacred journey with confidence and peace of mind. Trust in our dedicated team to provide the nurturing care and guidance you deserve, as we walk alongside you every step of the way. Your journey is sacred, and our hands are here to support you.

Need help after having baby? Someone to help at night with a newborn? I am a trained birth and postpartum doula and provide services in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield areas. I provide calm and informed birth and postpartum care to families with services including: birth prep, birth support, postpartum food prep, postpartum support, overnight newborn support, newborn sleep support (non-sleep training), and more. I believe in holistic support and love working with families to develop the best plan to support their needs. Outside of doula work, I like to spend time in my garden, reading new books, and exploring with my kids.

Hi, I'm Hunter and I've been a Birth Doula for over 10 years now! As a Certified Professional Birth Doula I work closely with expecting folks through pregnancy to ensure that you are educated and informed about birth as well as supported and prepared to start this exciting new chapter. I provide emotional support, education and resources all through the prenatal period to you and your partner, where applicable. I continue to offer that reassurance and perspective as well as physical support, coping techniques, help with relaxation, massage and suggestions for positions the length of your labor and delivery. I can also help facilitate communication and what questions to ask your medical care team, nurse, Midwife or OBGyn, to ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions before and during your birth and have support advocating for your wishes. I’d be honored to help you build trust in your body and the birth process, choose a provider and birth location that will support the birth plan that you desire and help facilitate having a really meaningful birth experience. I can't wait to connect!

Are you feeling excited to meet your little one, but anxious about labor and unsure what to expect? Do you find yourself spending hours getting lost down internet rabbit holes researching pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, but still lack confidence as your due date approaches? Trust me, I’ve been there! My journey to becoming a birth doula was born from my own experience with childbirth. In 2022, while living abroad, I gave birth to my son far from family and without much of a support system. I found myself scared and overwhelmed by the intensity of labor, longing for someone to guide and reassure me. That experience opened my eyes to the vital role emotional and physical support plays in childbirth, and it’s why I’m here—to offer the same kind of guidance and reassurance I longed for during my labor so you can enter those fragile early postpartum days feeling calm, empowered, and supported. I share a life filled with joy in Northern Virginia with my husband and our two children, who are the center of my heart and universe. Family is everything to me, and it’s because of them that I’m so passionate about helping others navigate the journey of birth. My life has taken me to many places, including three years spent living in Germany and eight months deployed to Afghanistan. These experiences taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of staying calm and grounded, especially in times of uncertainty – and I bring these lessons into my work as a doula. As your doula, my goal is to help you feel confident, empowered, and supported every step of the way. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital birth, home birth, or birth center, I will provide personalized, nurturing support that aligns with your goals. I’m here to help you navigate the unknowns and trust in your body’s ability to bring your baby into the world with strength and love. Motherhood is an indescribable gift, and I look forward to working together to nurture a birth experience that honors you, your choices, and your incredible journey.

Hey! I’m a doula working on getting my certification and looking to support mama's during labor, Im based in the DMV area✨️

Hello im a doula in Richmond Va, and I believe that everyone should be able to birth however their heart desires!