Empowered Beginnings
Doula Support
Empowered Beginnings Doula Support was a dream of mine many years ago that I am fortunate to now see to fruition. I am truly grateful and honored for this opportunity to share this incredible time with you and look forward to meeting you. I am a certified, community-based doula. My fees are negotiable if you do not have insurance or your insurance does not cover doula support.
I am a Medicaid provider and accept Aetna, Molina, McLaren, Meridian and United Health Care insurance plans.
Now accepting clients with delivery dates of late May, 2026 and beyond.
Having a doula has been shown to…
Decrease chances of a Cesarean by 50%
Decrease the length of labor by 25%
Decrease the chances of interventions up to 60%
Improve breast/chest feeding success
What is a doula?
A doula is a non-medical trained person that provides evidence based information and resources, emotional and physical support to a birthing person before, during and just after childbirth, even if you have a scheduled C-section, a doula can provide birth support.
ABOUT
Get to Know Gwendolyn
and Her Philosophy
My approach-empowerment, compassion and support-I will provide non-judgmental, confidential care and support for all birthing persons and their support persons throughout their pregnancy/birth journey. I am passionate that every birthing person has the support and knowledge needed to have a positive and empowered pregnancy and birth experience and every baby be born at term.
Gwen was very polite and professional with patient and
staff.-Marci,R.N.
You were exactly the support we needed, and your presence truly made all the difference during such an important time in our lives. Your care, guidance and expertise meant the world to us. Thank you for being such an amazing doula.-Doula Clients and Proud Parents
Thank you for working with us so well. Good position changes and caring support! -
Emilee, R.N. and Marcia, R.N.
