Your Pregnancy. Your Birth. Your Empowerment. 

Doulala was built on the belief that women and families should feel empowered during their birth. Too often women feel as if things happened TO them during their labor instead of being a part of the process, not realizing they had choices and a say in what happened. Birth does not have to be a scary process, it should be an exciting life event that you walk away from proud and sure of the choices you made. I see that women need support, partners need support, families need support and its not easy to find. So here I am. As a doula I am there to help ease your mind, filter through your options and help you navigate all the ways your birth can take you. You’ve heard the saying “it takes a village”, well why not start building your village now. It takes a village to raise a baby but it also takes a village to bring one into the world, doctors, nurses, partners, families, doulas. Let me be a part of your village.

Doulala supports women in the surrounding Kansas City area as well as virtual support. Check out what service(s) might be best for you!

FAQs

  • A doula is an informational, emotional, mental and physical support for pregnant women during pregnancy, labor and shortly after.

  • No, a doula is not a medical professional. Doula’s do not perform any physical exams, deliver babies or provide medical care. A Doula can have different trainings and educational backgrounds but a doula’s role is not considered a medical professional.

  • Doula’s are an amazing tool to have on your birth team. Doctors and nurses cannot support you your entire labor. Doula’s are CONTINUOUS support during pregnancy and labor. Partners are not always prepared to see someone they love in pain or uncomfortable. Doula’s come prepared to help mom’s and partners thrive in these circumstances. Doula’s are great at helping you understand your options, the risks, benefits and possible outcomes of those choices and help empower women have a positive birth experience.

  • Heck to the No! Home births are amazing and an awesome time to hire a doula but so are hospital births and birth center births as well. We do it all. Doula’s support all ranges of birth and birth circumstances. Doula’s inform and support whatever your choices are. Hospital birth with epidural to home birth in a bath tub.

  • No way! Doula’s are for all for families, doesn’t have to be just first time moms. Doula’s are great especially if you weren’t happy with your previous birth(s) or walked away wondering why it happened the way it did, maybe you felt that things were happening TO you instead of you being a part of the process. Doula support is continuous throughout each unique pregnancy and labor.

  • When to hire a doula is completely up to you. However, hiring a doula earlier in your pregnancy means you get the support longer than if you were to hire half way through your pregnancy. Doulala wants to support women in whatever stage of pregnancy. If you are 3 weeks or 37 weeks you can hire a doula.

What Are People Saying?

  • Alex L. (In Person)

    "The most valuable skill we learned working with Claudia, was how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy, Claudia would present different approaches people take along with the pros and cons of that approach. Being educated on different approaches allowed my husband and I to build a plan that worked well for us. Outside of the birth knowledge we learned, Claudia was such a joy to work with. Claudia’s kind spirit made it easy for my husband and I to ask all sorts of questions to feel prepared for birth. Our overall goal for labor and deliver was to approach it with a calm spirit. Claudia equipped us with knowledge of what to expect, allowing us to face each phase head on without worrying as much about the unknowns.”

  • Nina E. ( Virtual)

    “It was great, I’m so glad I reached out to you and it worked out to have you as my doula. You were great to work with, easy to talk to, and easy to understand. I love how much you truly care about mom & baby.”

  • Katie M. (In Person)

    “I was so so happy with everything before, during, and even after birth. The whole experience was amazing and I truly don't think I could have done it without you. You were a calming presence every step of the way and I can truly say that my birth left me feeling so strong and empowered. I am forever grateful for your help in bringing our perfect little babe into the world.”

  • Kinsey B. (In Person)

    “I really feared having a medicated birth and ended up opting for one. Yet I still felt that I had the birth I imagined, and this was due in large part to the mental practices and preparation Claudia encourages. In my opinion, this is what makes her a great doula. One who supports families in having their ideal birth, even if this changes. I wouldn’t trade her being there for the world!”

  • Sam P. (In Person)

    We loved getting to have your support and your knowledge on our birthing journey! It brought us confidence and made us extra comfortable in our decision making. My husband was unsure if a doula was necessary at first but was so glad and grateful that we ended up hiring one and we were blessed that it was YOU!

  • Tricia K. (In Person)

    “I could not think of a better person to be my Doula. I felt so supported through the whole process.”

  • Elizabeth R. (In Person)

    “Claudia is amazing! I had a very long labor and she was with me every minute I needed her. You might think “eh my partner will be fine through all of this, I don’t need a doula.” NO you need a Doula and you need to hire Claudia! You have no idea what is going to happen! Through many different unexpected changes she was a very crucial and calm presence and amazing support for my husband and I!”

  • Hannah C. (In Person)

    “I have zero regrets about having you as our doula. Your support and care was so helpful throughout the whole process. I also appreciate your calm and confident demeanor.”

  • Megan Z. (In Person)

    “Description I thoroughly enjoyed your services and meeting with you helped me take control of my pregnancy and gave me confidence throughout my pregnancy and even going into labor when I was a little traumatized from my first pregnancy. You gave me so many tools and opened my eyes to things I can control. I would definitely use your services again, so worth it. Also the modules you created are so helpful!”