Mary Via
Mary Via
 
 
 

Birth Doula Services

Each member of your birth team has a unique and important role to play. As your birth doula, I provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after childbirth to help you achieve the most satisfying and empowering birth experience possible.

My doula services are inclusive and affirming of all family structures and gender identities. I serve families throughout the Richmond metro area at hospitals, birth centers, and homes.

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My Comprehensive Support Package Includes:

  • Four prenatal consultations to understand your birth preferences, establish our relationship, and equip you with effective labor techniques

  • Comprehensive, personalized childbirth education tailored specifically to your needs and birth preferences, delivered in the privacy of your home

  • Personalized birth plan guidance to help you navigate your options and clearly communicate your preferences to your medical team

  • Continuous labor support for you and your partner throughout your entire birth journey, helping you work toward the birth experience you envision

  • Two postpartum consultations to process your birth experience, celebrate your new baby, and address any early parenting questions

  • Unlimited communication via phone and email throughout your pregnancy and early labor for questions, suggestions, and reassurance

Tailored Support for Experienced Parents

For families welcoming their second, third, or subsequent children, I offer streamlined birth support packages that honor your experience while still providing personalized care. These packages recognize that as a seasoned parent, your needs may differ from those experiencing birth for the first time.

My customized support for experienced families includes:

  • Focused prenatal visits that build on your existing birth knowledge

  • Streamlined birth plan assistance that respects your previous experiences

  • The same dedicated labor support during birth

  • Targeted postpartum follow-up addressing the unique challenges of welcoming siblings

These packages maintain the personalized attention and dedicated care that defines my practice, while acknowledging your confidence and wisdom as an experienced parent. We'll work together to identify exactly what support will be most valuable for your growing family, creating a package that meets your specific needs without unnecessary elements.

Whether this is your second birth or your fifth, each journey deserves thoughtful, individualized support that evolves alongside your family.