Changing Maternal Health - One Walk, One Birth, One Voice at a time.

Empowering Your Journey to Joyful Parenthood

Welcome to The Walking Doula — where every step towards parenthood is supported with care, wisdom, and a personal touch. Start your journey with confidence!

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You Deserve to Be Seen, Heard, and Held — Every Step of the Way

Pregnancy isn't just physical.

It's emotional. It's spiritual. It’s personal.

The Walking Doula meets you on the journey — body, mind, and soul — so you don’t have to walk it alone.

Empower your journey to parenthood with tailored, compassionate doula support. From prenatal to postpartum, discover our range of services designed for your unique needs.

Comprehensive Doula Services for Every Step of Your Journey

Perinatal Fitness

Weekly Pregnancy Education

Birth Story Journaling

Labor & Delivery Support

Post Partum Care and Lactation Support

New Parent Coaching

Couple Coaching for Parents

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Comprehensive Birth Doula Support

We offer emotional, physical, and informational support throughout every stage of new motherhood to help support your desired childbirth experience.

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Postpartum Family Support

Assists with newborn care, postnatal recovery, meal preparation, and provides emotional support to help families adjust during the initial postpartum period.

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Comprehensive Prenatal Planning Sessions

Offers one-on-one sessions to aid expectant parents in planning for childbirth, developing birth plans, learning relaxation techniques, and understanding labor processes.

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Childbirth Education Sessions

Offers comprehensive workshops and coaching sessions on childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and labor coping strategies, tailored for both group and private sessions. Dads welcome too!

FAQs

Your Questions Answered: Understanding Doula Support

What exactly does a doula do?

A doula provides continuous support emotionally, physically, and educationally before, during, and after childbirth.

How is a doula different from a midwife?

A doula offers non-medical support focusing on comfort and advocacy, while a midwife provides medical care and can deliver babies.

When should I hire a doula?

It's ideal to hire a doula as early as possible during your pregnancy to build a strong relationship.

Can The Walking Doula work with my hospital's staff during my delivery?

Absolutely, The Walking Doula collaborates with hospital staff to ensure that your birth plan is honored and that you have support and advocacy. This teamwork approach aims to enhance your birthing experience.

Does hiring The Walking Doula benefit first-time parents differently compared to experienced parents

While first-time parents benefit greatly from a doulas guidance through new experiences, experienced parents also value the support in managing dynamics that come with subsequent births, such as introducing siblings to a new baby and refreshing knowledge on childbirth and infant care.

How do the prenatal planning sessions benefit me?

These sessions provide personalized guidance to prepare you for childbirth, addressing concerns and helping create a birth plan.