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Bella Donna Birth & Women's Health, PLLC
What is a doula?
Doulas provide a unique set of skills and techniques in order to make mom and baby more physically, emotionally, and spiritually comfortable during labor. We believe that a woman should feel empowered and supported as she moves through this very important milestone.Please allow us to help you sift through the chaos, and show you your choices in order to advocate for yourself and the type of birth you want to have. Whether that is a natural homebirth, an un-medicated hospital birth, a medicated hospital birth, a birth center birth, or a planned cesarean.
Our Doulas
Haelyn Holden, CLD - Certified by StillBirthday in 2018
Ashley Samperi, CLD - Certified by CAPPA in 2024
Wynique Williams, CLD - Certified by CAPPA in 2023
Jocelyn Mattseon, LD - CAPPA Trained & currently obtaining Ceritifcation
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The Bella Donna Midwifery Doulas work in a collaborative, on call rotation. We offer weekly free meet & greets with our doula team to ask any questions you may have while seeking out doula services!
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Check out our monthly Doula Night talks on Facebook! Click here!
Types of Doulas
Beginning with 3 in office prenatal visits, access to pregnancy & labor resources and being on call beginning at 37 weeks. As well as offering full emotional and physical support with comfort measures during active labor, complete with 1-2 postpartum visit in office.
Labor Doulas
Postpartum Doulas
Includes 1 office visit prior to 36 weeks to discuss your individual needs and wants from you doula after the baby arrives. This form of doula services can vary from family to family.
Sibling Doulas
Starts with 1-2 prenatal playdates to get comfortable with the doula, followed by the attendance of your birth to keep your children company with age appropriate books, music, and more. Followed by 1 postpartum visit, in home to aid in the adjustment period.
Common Doula Misconceptions
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Doulas are not the same as a Midwife or OBGYN.
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Doulas do not replace the position of the partner during the birth and labor.
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Doulas are there to support you and your choices, not to push their personal beliefs about birth onto you.
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Doulas may not attend a planned unassisted birth or take the place of a professional medical provider during your labor, or birth
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you accept insurance?
A: Yes, we currently accept TriCare for full coverage of doula services.
Q: If my insurance does not cover doula services, how much does it cost?
A: Labor Doula Services - $850, Sibling Doula Services - $800, Postpartum Doula Services - $20-25/Hr
*Payment plans available upon request.
Q: What do labor doula services include?
A: When initiating care at or prior to 28 weeks, you will receive...
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A minimum of 3 prenatal meetings with our doula team
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Access to Bella Donna Midwifery's Childbirth Education & Natural Comfort Measures Class
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24/7 on call availability from 37-42 weeks
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Active labor support (physical, emotional, spiritual, etc.)
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1 postpartum follow up meeting.
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*Services/timeline may need to be adjusted if entering into services late into the third trimester*
Q: How can I initiate services?
A: Follow these steps!
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Please complete the Doula Services Inquiry Form on this page.
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Once submitted our team will review your information, check for availability and contact you with 48 business hours to notify you if we are able to accept you and schedule a meet & greet with our doula team!
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Once established, we will create an online client portal for you and begin scheduling your doula meetings!
