Empowered Birth

Informed Choice

Birth + Postpartum Doula

Happy you’ve found me! I'm Michelle—a doula, registered nurse, mama, and veteran of more PCS moves than I can count now, which definitely keeps life spicy. Shout out to my husband!

My journey to becoming a doula began after the birth of my daughter, when I learned firsthand that welcoming a baby takes more than love—it takes a village. Just one week after she was born, my husband left for training, and while I had loved ones around me for a little bit, I quickly realized that postpartum support looks different for everyone. As I navigated postpartum depression, recovery, and the demands of new motherhood, I found myself wishing for someone whose focus was not just on my baby, but on me, too.

My husband and I often joked that what I really needed during that time was my own brigade of support. That joke eventually became the inspiration behind The Birthing Brigade. Today, my goal is to be a steady, reassuring presence for families as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—helping them feel informed, empowered, and cared for every step of the way.

Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or still figuring it all out, I am honored to provide evidence-based information, compassionate care, and a whole lot of encouragement.

Welcome to your one-woman brigade.

Prenatal Education

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Comfort Techniques for Labor

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A Focus on Whole-Person Care

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Prenatal Education · Comfort Techniques for Labor · A Focus on Whole-Person Care ·

Choose Your Circle of Support

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    The Ally

    $950

    Steady support for families seeking compassionate guidance throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum days.

    Includes:

    • Complimentary consultation to get to know one another (in-person or virtual)

    • 2 personalized prenatal visits to prepare for birth with confidence

    • Thoughtful birth preferences planning with gentle, evidence-based education tailored to your family's needs

    • Unlimited text, email, and phone support after booking—you never have to wonder alone

    • On-call support beginning at 38 weeks

    • 1 nurturing postpartum visit where you are cared for, too—holding space to process your birth and creating space for you to rest, recover, and connect with your baby.

    • Reassurance as you gain confidence in your parenting skills

    • A $250 non-refundable retainer reserves your due date and is applied to your total investment. Payment plans available!

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    The Brigade

    $1,250

    Most Popular

    Comprehensive support for families who want extra preparation, reassurance, and a helping hand during life's biggest transition.

    Everything in The Ally, plus:

    • 1 additional prenatal visit to build confidence and prepare for birth together

    • Hands-on partner coaching and comfort measures for labor

    • 1 additional nurturing postpartum visit focused on recovery, feeding, newborn care, and helping hand with light household tasks, such as folding baby laundry, washing bottles or pump parts, tidying the nursery, or preparing a simple snack/meal—so you can rest and bond with your baby

    • Gentle, evidence-based guidance as you navigate your baby's first year, including newborn care, choosing a pediatrician, infant wellness, and trusted family resources

    • One complimentary photography session of your choice: maternity, birth story, or an in-home newborn lifestyle session

    • A $350 non-refundable retainer reserves your due date and is applied to your total investment. Payment plans available!

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    The Village

    $1,750

    The ultimate circle of support, surrounding your family with compassionate care from pregnancy through the postpartum season.

    Includes:

    • 4 personalized prenatal visits tailored to your family's goals and birth preferences

    • 3 nurturing postpartum visits with continued guidance through the first six weeks

    • 1 overnight postpartum doula shift (up to 8 hours), providing compassionate newborn care, feeding support, and a peaceful night of extra hands so you and your family can rest

    • Priority phone, text, and virtual support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, so you're never navigating questions alone

    • Two complimentary professional photography sessions of your choice (maternity, birth story, or in-home newborn lifestyle), preserving your family's story with heartfelt imagery

    • A $550 non-refundable retainer reserves your due date and is applied to your total investment. Payment plans available!

Supporting your choices, your voice, and your growing family.

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  • "When it came time to give birth, Michelle was truly the most valuable support for both me and my husband. She kept me calm, reassured me through every choice, and empowered me to own my birth experience. What began as a pregnancy filled with nerves became a journey I look back on with gratitude, and I know Michelle played a huge role in that."

    —First time Mama, Allison S.

  • "The love, nurturing, and support she showed our new family, speaks bounds to the person she is, and the amazing character she has. I also appreciated how she was always willing to hear my hundreds upon hundreds of questions about parenthood.

    —First time Dad, Andrew S.