A doula is a trained birth coach who provides physical, emotional, educational, and advocacy support to pregnant individuals before, during, and after childbirth. Some doulas also offer spiritual support as needed or upon request.

Yes, doula care is associated with positive birth outcomes, including reduced caesarean sections, epidural use, labor duration, and premature deliveries. Doulas also provide emotional support that can lower stress and anxiety during labor.

No, we welcome the broader community who desire a personalized, professional, inviting, warm, and loving experience. Spiritual support is available for Christian families who desire to incorporate their faith in pregnancy and during labor.

Yes, our doula services are covered by insurance, but coverage varies depending on your specific plan and provider. Here's what we can confirm:

1. NYS Medicaid: We are in-network providers for NYS Medicaid. As of March 1, 2024, all NYS Medicaid members are eligible to receive doula services at no cost during pregnancy and up to 12 months after, regardless of the pregnancy outcome.
2. Walmart: We provide invoices for Walmart employees. Walmart covers up to $1,000 for doula services per pregnancy as part of their Life with Baby program.
3. Carrot: We offer invoices for Carrot fertility benefits members.

For the most up-to-date information on insurance coverage and additional companies we work with, please contact us directly. Insurance coverage for doula services is expanding, and we strive to stay current with the latest developments to better serve our clients.

Yes, doulas can provide support in various settings, including hospitals, birth centers, and home births.

The benefits of taking a childbirth class have been documented in research. "Benefits of prenatal education classes have included increased confidence for labor and birth among women who attended prenatal classes, higher likelihood of breastfeeding, improved communication between childbearing women and their maternity care providers, decreased need for analgesic medication in labor, and increased satisfaction with birth." 

Stoll, K. H., & Hall, W. (2012). Childbirth education and obstetric interventions among low-risk canadian women: is there a connection?. The Journal of perinatal education, 21(4), 229–237. https://doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.21.4.229

Childbirth classes are for anyone who wants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them to make better birth choices. They direct your focus to what is most useful for you during pregnancy and birth.

• The value you place on childbirth classes depends on your priorities and expectations for your pregnancy and birth. If you want to make well-informed decisions in partnership with your midwife or doctor a class is recommended.
• A class will help you to learn what questions to ask, how to take care of yourself during pregnancy and postpartum, ways to prepare for labor, newborn care and breastfeeding.
• You can learn about birth on the internet, but everything you read online isn't always helpful or true.
• Participating in childbirth classes has a beneficial impact on outcomes.
• In surveys, women who participated in childbirth classes had fewer elective inductions and reported having a better birth experience.
• Access to prenatal care and education can dramatically improve birth and health outcomes for mom and baby.
• Taking a childbirth class connects you to a person who is available to spend time with you answering your specific questions.

No, we welcome the broader community who desire an extraordinary educational experience in an inviting, warm and loving environment. Special content and opportunities are available for Christian families who desire to incorporate their faith with the curriculum.

Yes, you can select the entire course and complete it in two to three days over a weekend.

We routinely update the resources we use to stay current with the research and recommendations related to pregnancy, physiologic birth, breastfeeding and early parenting. The resources we use may include the March of Dimes, Childbirth Connections, Midwifery research and Evidence Based Birth amongst others.

Click here to review our recommended books. A complete list of resources is available to our clients. They may include books, podcasts, videos, articles and/or websites.

Bundling our services offers numerous benefits for expecting families. You can bundle doula care with childbirth classes and/or perinatal coaching. By choosing a bundle, you receive a discount when you combine two or more services. This ensures comprehensive support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.

Yes, every pregnancy and birth experience is unique. It's a chance to try something new or change something you didn't like before.

There are many ways to pay for your classes, workshops,  or doula services.

• Gift registry for expectant parents: This is not for the baby. You can add my services at BeHerVillage.com
• https://behervillage.com/partners/kingdombirthservices
• Credit Card
• Zelle
• PayPal
• Cash (it still works :-)

Childbirth education classes provide you with the knowledge that may help you lower your risk of:

• preventable complications 
• having a baby born too early before 40 weeks completed gestation
• Cesarean surgery that is not medically needed

Childbirth education classes provide you with the knowledge that may help you increase your chances of: 

• giving birth to a full term healthy baby
• having a successful breastfeeding relationship with your baby
• feeling confident about becoming a parent
• making well-informed decision about your pregnancy and birth
• communicating effectively with your health care team

Bundling our services offers numerous benefits for expecting families. You can bundle doula care with childbirth classes and/or perinatal coaching. By choosing a bundle, you receive a discount when you combine two or more services. This ensures comprehensive support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.