Birth Support
Continuous emotional, physical and educational support through your birth experience.
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Your birth.
Your voice.
Compassionate, evidence-informed doula care for a confident and positive birth experience.
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A more supported birth experience
Holistic care, centered
on you.
BirthWise Doula Care provides compassionate, personalized support to help you feel informed, empowered and cared for through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Empowering
Your choices, your preferences, your birth.
Supportive
Practical, emotional and informative care at every stage.
Nurturing
Empathetic care, gentle guidance, and a calm presence throughout your journey.
About Your Doula
I am thrilled to be a part of your birthing journey! Allow me to introduce myself and share a bit about my background and the services I provide.
I'm Jessica, a Christian birth doula with a heart for Jesus and a passion for assisting birthing parents and families. As a mother of 11, I've experienced childbirth in various settings and scenarios and have even attended the births of three of my grandchildren. This journey has deepened my understanding of the profound impact compassionate support can have during labor.
I help birthing parents feel nurtured, confident, empowered, and cared for throughout their labor and birthing experience. My aim is to ensure that every family feels heard and seen, making their experience as positive and fulfilling as possible. I provide continuous emotional and physical support, whether it's guiding breathing techniques, offering comfort measures, or simply being a listening ear.
My role as your doula is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support. I am committed to respecting your birth preferences and empowering you to make informed decisions. My goal is to help you have a birth experience where you feel safe, heard, and respected.
What to expect
Prenatal Support
- Prenatal consultation visit(s) to discuss postpartum planning, newborn care, and family adjustment
- Assistance in creating a personalized postpartum plan tailored to your needs and preferences
- Information on postpartum recovery, newborn feeding options, and emotional well-being
- Guidance on preparing your home and support system for the postpartum period
- Phone, text, and email support to answer questions and provide reassurance before birth
Labor and Birth Support
- On-call availability from three weeks before your due date for active labor support
- Comfort measures such as massage, positioning, and breathing techniques
- Support communicating your birth preferences and creating a positive birth environment
- Assistance with initial breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact
- Support during the immediate postpartum period at your birth location
Birth Preparation
- Two to three prenatal visits, personalized birth planning, and education on childbirth, pain management, and relaxation
- Emotional support and unlimited phone, text, and email support for questions and reassurance
- One postpartum visit within the first three weeks to support recovery, feeding, newborn care, and emotional adjustment, plus referrals and continued contact as needed
Postpartum Support
- In-home postpartum support visits based on your needs and preferences
- Assistance with newborn care, including feeding support, diapering, soothing techniques, and sleep guidance
- Emotional support for postpartum recovery, including tips on self-care and getting restful sleep
- Light household assistance, such as meal preparation, laundry, and tidying common areas
- Partner and family support, including support for older siblings, if needed
- Referrals to trusted professionals, such as lactation consultants, pediatric care providers, and postpartum mental health resources
- Continued phone, text, and email support during the early postpartum period
- Providing information on local and helpful resources
Services
Personalized support for every step.
Prenatal Preparation
Guidance, education and planning to help you feel informed and confident for your birth.
→Postpartum Support
Compassionate care as you adjust and bond in the early weeks and beyond.
→Partner & Family Support
Tools and guidance for partners and loved ones to feel prepared and involved.
→Care for your journey
Packages and pricing
Birth Doula Packages
Nurtured Birth Package
$1,900 or $1,600 paid in full at signing
Full-service birth doula support, including:
- Free consultation and 2–3 prenatal visits
- Personalized birth planning, comfort measures, and partner support education
- On-call support from 37 weeks and continuous labor and birth support
- Two hours of immediate postpartum support and one postpartum home visit
- Unlimited text and email support
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at contract signing; the remainder is due by 36 weeks. Payment plans are available.
Postpartum Doula Packages
Gentle Start
$50 per hour · 4–8 hours · 4-hour minimum
- Newborn care guidance and feeding support
- Light household help and meal preparation assistance
- Emotional support and sibling support or care
Nurtured Family Overnight Care
$500 for 10 hours
- Overnight newborn care and bottle preparation
- Feeding and sleep support
- Time for parents to rest and recover
Why doula care?
Support that makes space for you.
A calm presence
Steady reassurance throughout labor, with comfort measures such as massage, counter-pressure, and position changes.
Your preferences, heard
Help creating a flexible birth plan, communicating your preferences, and understanding procedures with your care team.
Care after birth
Feeding and newborn care guidance, emotional support, and practical resources for recovery and rest.
Support for the whole family
Postpartum planning, help organizing essentials, and support for partners and older siblings through the transition.
— because your birth matters.” ♡
Let’s connect
Your journey starts here.
Serving Ridgecrest, California and the surrounding areas.
Start with a free introductory consultation to discuss your needs and expectations. If you decide to move forward, Jessica will send registration forms and arrange your prenatal visits. You can reach out with questions along the way.
Request a free consultation