Birth & Postpartum Doula

Steady support, from the first contraction to the first quiet morning home.

SisterDoula walks alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester, so you have someone in your corner who knows what's normal, what's next, and how to help.

What families say
"She didn't just show up for the birth. She showed up for all of us, the whole first month." The Rivera Family
Birth Doula Support Postpartum Doula Support Overnight Newborn Care Childbirth Education
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About your doula

Hi, I'm Qiana.

I believe every family deserves steady, compassionate support from the first questions of pregnancy through the first quiet mornings at home with their baby.

I started SisterDoula because birth is more than a single day, and families deserve care that extends beyond delivery. Whether you're preparing for labor, navigating postpartum recovery, or adjusting to life with a newborn, I'm here to offer guidance, encouragement, and support along the way.

As your doula, I work alongside your medical team, never in place of it. My role is to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported as you make the decisions that are right for you and your family. I believe that when families understand their options and feel supported in their choices, they can approach birth and postpartum with greater confidence and peace of mind.

How support unfolds

Care that follows your timeline, not a script.

Every family's path looks different. Here's how SisterDoula typically shows up at each stage, and it can flex around what you actually need.

Before
Childbirth Education

Get oriented, ask the real questions

One-on-one or couples sessions that cover what's actually going to happen: labor stages, comfort techniques, pain management options, and how to advocate for the birth you want.

  • Stages of labor & what your body is doing at each one
  • Comfort measures: movement, breath, touch, positioning
  • Building and communicating your birth preferences
  • Partner role coaching: what to actually do in the room
Birth
Birth Doula Support

Continuous support through labor and delivery

From early labor through the first hours after birth, you have one consistent person who knows your preferences and stays close. At home, in transit, and at the hospital or birth center.

  • On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks
  • Hands-on comfort and positioning support during labor
  • Liaison between you and your medical team
  • Partner support so they can be present, not just functional
  • Immediate postpartum support and first latch help
After
Postpartum Doula Support

Help with the part nobody prepares you for

Daytime or overnight visits in the days and weeks after birth, focused on your recovery, your baby, and keeping the household running enough that you can rest.

  • Newborn care coaching: feeding, soothing, sleep patterns
  • Physical and emotional recovery support
  • Light laundry and nursery organization
  • Light meal prep so the fridge isn't empty
  • Overnight newborn care so you can sleep in real stretches
Packages

Find the right level of support.

Every package can be customized. Reach out and we'll build something around your due date, your birth setting, and your family.

Birth Only

Labor & delivery support, on-call coverage
$2,550
  • 24/7 on-call from 38 weeks
  • Continuous labor & delivery support
  • Hands-on comfort & positioning support
  • Partner coaching during labor
  • Unlimited text/phone support
Request this package

Birth + Prenatal Package

Preparation, then continuous birth support
$2,750
  • 2 prenatal visits (60–90 min)
  • 24/7 on-call from 38 weeks
  • Continuous labor & delivery support
  • Birth preference planning
  • Unlimited text/phone support
Request this package

Overnight Postpartum Care

Per-night newborn support
$520 / 8-hr block
  • Overnight newborn care
  • Feeding support (bottle or wake-for-nursing)
  • Light laundry & tidy-up
  • Additional hours at $70/hr
  • Book single nights or a weekly block
Request this package
Families say

What it's like to have SisterDoula in the room.

"I didn't know how much I needed someone in the room who wasn't worried, just steady. That changed everything about how my labor felt."

— The Indigo Family

"The overnight support in those first two weeks meant I actually slept. I don't know how we would've gotten through it otherwise."

— The Marigold Family

"My older daughter felt so taken care of during the birth. She had her own person, and that let me focus on what I needed to do."

— The Sage Family
Questions

Good to know before reaching out.

What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?

A midwife is a medical provider who delivers your baby. A doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. I work alongside your midwife or OB, not in place of them.

When should I book a birth doula?

Most families book between 20–30 weeks, though it's never too early or (usually) too late to ask. Booking earlier means more time for prenatal visits and getting to know each other before the big day.

Do you work with hospital births, home births, and birth centers?

Yes, support is tailored to wherever you're delivering and works alongside whatever care team you've chosen.

What happens if I need a C-section?

I stay with you through the process as much as the facility allows, and shift focus to recovery support immediately after. Emotional support after a C-section is just as important as for a vaginal birth.

How does postpartum support actually work day-to-day?

Visits are built around what you need that day. It might be newborn care while you nap, light household tasks, feeding support, or just someone to talk through how things are going.

Still have questions?

Every family's situation is a little different. If you don't see your question here, just ask, no question is too small before a free consultation call.

Just ask
Get in touch

Let's talk about your due date.

Fill out the form and I'll follow up within 24–48 hours to set up a free consultation call. No pressure, just a conversation about what support could look like for you.

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