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Personalized Birth Support

Loving Hands Doula Birth and Postpartum Services offers personalized, holistic support for expectant parents throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

Proudly serving families across the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia), Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Birth Doula

Lovinghands Doula along side of a new mom after the birth of her baby.
Birth Support Package

Investment: $1,950

 

NRP • CPR • First Aid Certified
40+ Families Supported | 25+ Births Attended
Birth & Postpartum Doula | Student Midwife

 

As your birth doula, I provide steady, evidence-based, and culturally-centered support so you feel safe, informed, and empowered as you welcome your baby.

 

This is intentional, hands-on care — not just presence, but preparation and advocacy.

Complimentary Consultation

We begin with a 30-minute consultation (with or without your partner) to explore your vision, answer questions, and ensure we are the right fit.

Trust and alignment matter.

 
Prenatal Preparation (2 Visits – Third Trimester)

During our prenatal sessions, we will:

• Develop a personalized birth plan aligned with your values
• Review evidence-based options so you can make informed decisions
• Practice labor comfort techniques (breathing, counterpressure, positioning)
• Incorporate Spinning Babies movements for optimal fetal positioning
• Prepare your partner with clear, supportive roles

 

These sessions are structured to build confidence, clarity, and readiness.

Continuous Labor & Birth Support

 

From active labor through the immediate postpartum period, I provide:

• Hands-on comfort techniques (massage, counterpressure, positioning)
• Calm guidance through each stage of labor
• Clear communication so you understand what’s happening
• Emotional grounding and reassurance
• Advocacy support to help you feel heard and respected

 

You will not labor alone.

 
On-Call Support

 

• 24/7 on-call availability beginning at 38 weeks
• Unlimited phone and text support throughout pregnancy

Postpartum Transition Support

• 3 hours of in-home postpartum care
• Early newborn guidance and transition support
• Baby room organization for a calm, functional space
• Three prepared meals during your postpartum visit (client provides ingredients)

Investment & Payment Structure

A 50% non-refundable retainer secures your due date.
The remaining balance is divided into two scheduled payments.

Flexible payment plans available upon request.

Postpartum Doula

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 Postpartum Doula Support

 

Investment: $45 per hour

 

4-hour minimum per daytime visit
8-hour minimum for overnight support

 

In-home postpartum care designed to support your recovery, confidence, and transition into parenthood.

 

The early weeks after birth are tender. You deserve steady, knowledgeable support so you can focus on healing and bonding with your baby.

 
Support May Include:

Emotional & Mental Wellness

• Processing your birth experience
• Grounded, non-judgmental support
• Education on postpartum mood changes
• Resource referrals when needed

 

Physical Recovery Guidance

• Education on normal healing (vaginal & cesarean birth)
• Encouragement of rest, hydration, and nourishment
• Monitoring for signs that require provider follow-up

 

Newborn Care Education

• Feeding support (breast, bottle, or combination)
• Soothing techniques and reading infant cues
• Swaddling, diapering, and bathing basics
• Newborn sleep foundations
• Understanding normal growth and development patterns

Practical Support

• Light meal preparation
• Baby space organization
• Light newborn-related tidying

 
Multiples Policy

Families with twins or multiples are billed at $55 per hour due to the increased level of hands-on support required.

 

Travel Policy

A travel fee applies for distances exceeding 32 miles from Bel Air, Maryland

Get in Touch

 

Serving families in Harford County, Maryland and surrounding DMV areas (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia), with limited travel available to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.

 

📞 443-756-1810

Ready to feel supported? Call or text to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Thank You for Contacting Lovinghands Doula!

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