Whitney Hardie

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Bentonville, Arkansas
14 years of experience
5.0
About me

I'm a full spectrum doula, award winning birth photographer, and leader of the best doula team in Northwest Arkansas! Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based support to pregnant and postpartum people in NWA and beyond. While each of us has a different personality, working style, and training background, we are all united in purpose to help you have the best birth and postpartum experience possible. We bring a deep commitment to honoring your unique history and birthing philosophy. Your body, your birth! It matters that you feel seen, heard and held during this pivotal experience in your life. All of our doulas are committed to providing you with non-biased, evidence-based information regarding childbirth and baby feeding options. We will accompany you down whatever path your pregnancy leads. Hands-on support, comfort strategies for labor, effective positions for pushing — these are the things people expect from their doula. What’s harder to name is that heart connection when someone truly sees you in your powerful, vulnerable glory and speaks right to your core. “You are doing this and I am so damn proud of you.” We are here for that.

Education

BFA in Photography - Whitney (2009)

BS in Social Work - Katie (1995)

Certification and training

Spinning Babies Training (2020)

Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care, Evergreen Perinatal Education (2022)

Birth Doula Certification, Pacific Association of Labor Support (PALS) (2021)

Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss, The Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death (2020)

Full Spectrum Doula Training, Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (2020)

Credentials
CLC CPST CD
Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Trauma Grief and Loss Home Birth LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Perinatal and Infant Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Birth Support Breastfeeding Support HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach High-Risk Pregnancy Labor Doula Overnight Newborn Care Self-Compassion Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Advanced Maternal Age Babywearing Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Car Seats Installment Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Infant Care Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Loss and Bereavement Doula Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Parenting Support Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Premature Infants Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

Evidence-based information. Non-judgemental support. Compassionate listening and guidance. We are honored to be Northwest Arkansas' premiere providers of doula care. No matter which doula you choose, our clients all receive excellent prenatal education and support! Our visits focus on helping you define your values and desires for childbirth, educating you about what to expect during labor, hands-on techniques to support your body in pregnancy and birth. We also prepare our clients for a supported postpartum experience with lactation education and discussions about perinatal mood disorders. Postpartum check-ins help you feel supported and nurtured in this tender time. You may need sleep, you may need nursing help, you may need to process the events of your birth -- you deserve excellent support in your journey to parenthood.

Packages
Experienced Birth Doula
2 prenatal visits (2 hours each); Continuous support during your labor and delivery; 1 post-birth check in (feeding help, postpartum assistance); 1 postpartum daytime shift (4 hours of support in the weeks after birth) --EXPERIENCED DOULA QUALIFICATIONS-- 50+ births attended, Spinning Babies trained, Advanced Lactation training
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Apprentice Birth Doula
2 prenatal visits (2 hours each); Continuous support during your labor and delivery; 1 post-birth check in (feeding help, postpartum assistance) --APPRENTICE DOULA QUALIFICATIONS-- Doula training course completed, Active mentorship with experienced doulas at Bentonville Birth Services
$1,300.00
USD Flat rate
Experienced Doula + Birth Photographer Package
Everything included in the Experienced Doula service PLUS professional documentation by award-winning birth photographer, Whitney Hardie. (50+ digital images)
$2,500.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Whitney played a pivotal role in assisting my wife and me in achieving a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at Washington Regional. Throughout the entire journey, we felt an incredible sense of respect, love, care, and empowerment thanks to her unwavering support. Whitney not only possesses a wealth of knowledge but also an extraordinary level of patience, which made a significant difference for us. Furthermore, her skills as a birth photographer added an extra layer of magic to the experience, capturing precious moments we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend Whitney to anyone in search of a birth doula in the Northwest Arkansas area. Her expertise, dedication, and compassionate approach make her an invaluable partner on the beautiful and transformative journey of childbirth.

- Brian & Fiona Z.

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