preparing and caring,
Support for birth.
Birth doula serving Kentucky families birthing in & around Lexington, Richmond, Stanford, and London.
Have birth horror stories got you worried about getting this baby out? Do you wonder if it's possible to feel less pain in labor? Would you like to fall more in love with your partner?
All of this and more is possible by adding a birth doula to your support team.
Build your birth team. Grow your family.
An increasing number of mothers choose to include doulas as part of their birthing team. It’s a smart move! Evidence says women who use doula support are “more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births and less likely to have any pain medication, epidurals, negative feelings about childbirth, vacuum or forceps-assisted births, and C-sections.”
Think of a doula as someone who is equal parts wedding planner, personal trainer, and soul sister for your birth.
In my experience, I have found that parents who are educated and informed are the most equipped to stand in their power and have a satisfying birth experience, regardless of the outcome.
You can read what past clients have said about my work here.
Support for Your Birth
Birth Doula Service Package
- 1-hour virtual intake call with you and your partner.
- One, 2-hour in-person prenatal visit with you and your partner to plan for birth and postpartum.
- Complimentary class registration for 4th Trimester Fitness® Method series: Prep4Birth™ and Postpartum Recovery®.
- Basic insights and information with regard to your pregnancy and birth to the best of my knowledge and ability at the time of service. I am not a medical care provider, and will always refer you to consult with your medical care team for medical information.
- On-call 24 hours a day beginning 2 weeks before your estimated due date (EDD) up until labor begins, guaranteed 42 weeks. Due to taking a limited number of clients, I am unable to promise a backup doula in the event that I am unable to attend your birth for any reason and refund a portion of the fee.
- Early labor support at your request, including via phone or in your home.
- Once active labor has begun, I will support you until 1 to 2 hours after your baby is born. I may take short breaks for meals and rest if time allows – as you deem appropriate.
- Suggestions to help labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other non-medical techniques for comfort to keep a calm and peaceful birth environment.
- Emotional support for you and your birth partner.
- Communication with medical staff and/or your homebirth care team to ensure you have the information required to make informed decisions during labor.
- Birth logging as circumstances allow.
- Assistance initiating the breastfeeding process, should you desire.
- At least one postpartum visit in your home or virtually after the birth of your baby.
- Assurance knowing you and your growing family are in expert, skilled, and caring hands!
$3,500
A $500 deposit is due to reserve your spot on my calendar. The remaining fee is paid in installments.
Victoria Wilson CD(DONA) / Birth Doula
Like you, I am a mother. And it was during the mothering of my first child I discovered how vital support is. During my first pregnancy, I drank the birth junkie Kool-Aid and haven’t looked back.
I am a DONA International certified birth doula and have been attending births since 2016. (Read what my past clients have to say on my Google Business Profile.)
In our culture, birth is largely misunderstood and feared. As a doula and childbirth educator, my job is to demystify pregnancy and birth so that women might have a working knowledge of this beautiful process, and tools to navigate its ins and outs with confidence. My goal is for every client to be comfortable and empowered during their own birthing experiences.
My doula philosophy is:
"I believe the best doulas are students of human nature and intuitive to the needs of others. My goal as a doula is to ensure everyone on your birth team is supportive and united around your agenda and needs for birth. I am focused on your physical and emotional wellness, the physiologic needs of your labor, your dignity and respect. I find success in forging relationships between all members of the birth team in order to center care around my clients in a collaborative way. As a birth doula, I believe in my responsibility to give you the factual information I have acquired about birth and maternity care practices in our local context. I will speak with truth, honesty, and compassion as I strive to offer gracious and nuanced perspectives."
I am married to an incredibly supportive husband and mom to four (yes, FOUR!) delightful daughters. Professionally, I am interested in seeing maternity care options improve our community, and have been involved in the movement to license certified professional midwives and, recently, bring birth centers to Kentucky. I believe in the power of fostering relationships to positively impact the birth care team. My desire is to cultivate a thriving birth community in Central Kentucky. You can find me enjoying homemade lattes and attempting DIY projects in my Berea home.
To learn more about my path to becoming a doula, click here!
Victoria Wilson, CD(DONA)
DONA International Certified Birth Doula
Kind Words From Clients
Comfortable and Cared For.
With my first, I had a C-section (with no doula present) & I knew that I wanted to pursue a VBAC as soon as I got home for the next pregnancy. When I got pregnant again, I did a lot more research about birth & knew the benefits of having a doula present. I asked around and heard a lot of people recommend Victoria, and when I say I am SO grateful for her, I mean it.
She was phenomenal support for me & my husband during my prenatal period, the birth process, and postpartum. One of the many things she did for me that I will never get over was she had JUST been with a laboring client the whole day when I came in for my induction. But she still offered to be with me or said I could use a backup doula if I wanted. We agreed that since my induction just started, it would take a while before anything happened so she slept next to me on the couch while I rested, too. I was SO appreciative that she still provided me support when I knew she was tired. She never let the tiredness show.
With her help, I was able to get my VBAC. My husband even agreed that he LOVED having her there so he didn’t feel alone with all the pressure of support. I plan to use her for any more babies we may have. If you are considering a doula, SHE IS THE ONE!
-- Second Time Mom & VBAC!
My husband and I had a fantastic doula with our first daughter, so we knew that we wanted to hire one for our second. We crossed paths with Victoria pretty late in my pregnancy, but she was a tremendous help to us still. We had time for an interview, where we quickly learned we had much in common, and one prenatal visit before the baby came. During that time, she refreshed our memories about labor, birth, comfort measures, etc. She also answered any questions that I had and provided resources to help me to be equipped with the knowledge that I needed.
When I went into labor, Victoria promptly met us at the hospital. She helped provide comfort measures during contractions and encouraged me (and my husband) as I worked through each one. As contractions got more intense, she helped me to stay focused mentally so that I remained under control emotionally. This was extremely valuable to me, because I felt very out of control mentally, emotionally, and physically during the birth of my first daughter.
Victoria was a huge asset during the last part of pregnancy and the birth of my second daughter! I couldn't imagine what it would have been like if she weren't there! She helped me mentally, emotionally, and physically, and it helps that she has a genuine personality and made me feel comfortable and cared for. I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a doula!
--Fourth Time Mom & 3x Repeat Client!
Adding Victoria to our birth team was the best decision my husband and I made during this pregnancy. She supported not only me, but also my entire family with such compassion. She helped shape my labor into a healing experience by providing education, advocacy and empowerment. I am so thankful for her and the role she played.
--Second Time Mom
DOULA FAQS - ANSWERS TO YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DOULAS
Doula is a Greek word that means “a woman who serves.” Today, doulas are trained non-medical professionals offering continuous support to moms during the entire childbirth experience. To learn more about the present role of doulas and the research behind why they are so effective, click here!
