Doulas are Essential

A birth doula is a certified professional who assists the family using emotional and physical support. Doulas also provide vital education so that each family can make their own informed decisions. Doulas are not medical professionals. Their sole purpose is to be present during your birth to ensure consent, provide support, and help you achieve a satisfying birth experience.

Don’t just take my word for it! The research says it all:

  • Shorter labors in average of 41 minutes

  • 10% decrease in pain medication

  • Increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth by 15%

  • Lower rate of c-sections on average of 39%

  • Higher feelings of satisfaction with birth experience by 31%

As your doula, I promise to:

  • Hold a calm, safe space for your experience and emotions.

  • Provide hands-on support for pain management and to aid in shortening your labor.

  • Empower you to make educated decisions that are best for you and your family.

  • Be a source of information while providing you with references along your birth journey.

  • Encourage confidence that your body is capable of birth in its own unique and remarkable way.

  • "Raia's calm presence and expertise made a meaningful difference in my second birthing experience."

    -Emily

  • "Thank goodness for Raia! My husband and I chose Raia to be our birth doula after interviewing over 10 doulas. She made our birth experience incredible. I could not have had such a beautiful and positive birth without her. "

    -Kassy

  • "She went above and beyond and even got us some very sweet photos that I’ll cherish forever. The birth may have not gone totally according to plan, but she was there for us every step of the way and the overall experience would not have been as positive without her!"

    -Sarah

  • "Raia is wonderful. She was our doula for our second baby, and she did a wonderful job explaining what we should expect with a scheduled induction in the pre-labor visits and was an amazing support during the labor itself."

    -Kate

  • "Raia was incredibly supportive, helpful and knowledgeable with our natural birth. She was awesome working with me and my husband, and was a perfect addition to our birth team, before during and after delivery."

    -Danielle