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.
NEW!!!-Employer sponsored United Health Care is now covering doula support. Check with your insurance to see if you have this benefit.
Now accepting clients with delivery dates of June, 2026 and September 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 Gwen
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.
Personable, dependable, and professional
As a third-time mom determined to have my dream unmedicated hospital birth, I knew I needed the right support. Gwen took time to truly understand me and my history from the very first meeting. She let me get to know her too, building real trust, which is a must for anyone invited to a birth!
Over the course of several appointments, she helped create a detailed birth plan based on what mattered most to me and always brought a can-do attitude. She boosted my confidence and was the warm, wise listener I could confide in about my worries. Scheduling appointments was easy and she was always on time, even when baby decided to come in the middle of the night!
In the delivery room, she advocated strongly for me while bringing a reassuring energy to the room. She acted as a communication relay between us and hospital staff, letting my husband and me stay with each other in the moment. She knew that movement during labor and then relaxing in water were exactly what my baby and I needed. Things progressed quickly but she stayed calm through it all. After our baby arrived, she also talked me through a few unexpected post-birth decisions that I had not anticipated ahead of time. My husband was also grateful for her steady presence throughout the entire experience.
Allie H
