Welcome!

I am a DONA and CBI trained doula following my calling driven by my Faith in Jesus, who fills me with compassion and understanding. I strive to provide personalized holistic support to expecting mothers, ensuring a positive and empowering birth experience!

Examples of Doula Support

Prenatal Support

During pregnancy, I offer two prenatal visits to get moms and their husbands ready for birth.

  • Evidence-based informational support about birth, interventions, supporting labor progress, and trusting your body's design.
  • Encouraging informed consent by giving you the right questions to ask your provider. 
  • Supporting your decision unbiasedly 
  • Birth planning 
  • Comfort measures
  • Choosing a provider
  • Encouraging movement and stretches for an easier labor
  • Call or text support throughout pregnancy

Birth Support

I support mothers during labor using evidence-based care practices that are proven to ease & progress labor.

  • Unlimited birth support until the birth of your baby
  • Comfort techniques such as rebozo, counter-pressure, massage and fascia release.
  • Calming the environment
  • Husband/partner/sibling support
  • Helping you gain choice using B.R.A.I.N. - assessing the benefits, risks, alternatives, mom's intuition and what if we do nothing? 
  • I will stay for 1-2 hours after birth and then give you privacy to sink in with your new baby

Postpartum Care

As your postpartum doula, I provide breastfeeding support, infant cares, meal prep and light housekeeping so a weight is lifted off your shoulders for optimal healing.

  • On-call for the birth of your baby to start visits
  • Overnight or daytime support
  • Feeds, diapering, swaddling, soothing
  • Encouraging breastfeeding schedule
  • Meal prep and nourishment
  • Tracking of feeds, dirty diapers for parents
  • Light housekeeping (sweeping, dishes, bottles, laundry)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a birth doula?

A birth doula is a trained birth professional who provides educational, physical, & emotional support to mothers in birth for a more positive birth experience!

How can a doula support me during labor?

As your doula, I can build trust with you and your partner to offer comfort measures, encourage body repositioning to progress in labor, and help make your space feel calm.

I also help partners connect with you during the birth process - keeping them well-informed and reassured that mama is safe.

What does the research say about doula support?

12% increase in spontaneous vaginal birth

31% decrease in the utilization of pitocin 

28% decrease risk of cesarean

34% decrease in birth dissatisfaction 

 

“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬

Contact Madi

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free consultation.

Email: GlowingHeartDoula@gmail.com

Phone: 507-218-2047

Instagtam: @GlowingHeartDoula