Doula
(noun)
ORIGINATION: Derived from a Greek word that means “a woman who serves” or “a handmaiden.”
DEFINED SIMPLY: A trained childbirth professional.
ALSO KNOWN AS: Someone who “mothers the mother.” An advocate. A birth partner. An experienced guide.
TIME FRAME: Before, during, & after labor.
PROVIDES: Physical & emotional support. Heart work. Unconditional love. Compassionate Care. Evidence-based information, local resources, and tools to support the entire family.
MAMA FIRST BIRTH CO.
When the mama is put first, everything else falls into place. Fill up her cup, so that she can then overflow into the lives of her children, spouse, and community.
Women are the only ones who can bring life to this earth, a sacred privilege. Her role as a mama therefore deserves the utmost respect and support, to be set up for success. And as we see time and time again, just as a new baby is born at birth, a new woman is born as well.
Birth is only the beginning.
Michelle Murdock
I’m a birth doula, midwife-assistant and apprentice.
So far, 50 births down, upteen more to go.
I’m blissfully married to my best friend, the proud mother of two happy, healthy boys, and a daughter of God.
I fell in love with the birth experience as a young girl, but solidified my passion when I had my own two experiences.
I’ve spent the last few years in education through workshops and certifications including: The DONA Workshop, Spinning Babies international workshop, and the Trisha Baird Birth Doula Workshop.
I’m also a Holistic Nutritionist, certified phlebotomist, and CPR certified.
I dreamed of growing up to become a mermaid or a fairy but found doula work to be the next best thing.
services
head and heart oriented
PRE
3 prenatal education sessions
Local and digital resources
Available on call 2 weeks before EDD and 2 weeks post EDD
24/7 labor support and communication available by phone and text
POST
Postpartum visits and support
Lactation support
Personalized nutrition support and education
Lessons on rebuilding core and healing
