Childbirth is an incredible process. Whether you’ve gone through it before or you’re preparing for your first time, it’s easy to get swept up in everyone else’s stories, opinions, perspectives, and advice. This is where Reno doulas can come in clutch, saving the day with evidence-based and judgment-free information and unwavering support that puts YOU in charge of your unique birth plan! Doulas are not medical caregivers like OB/GYNs or midwives, but they are specially trained to assist families in making informed and educated decisions about the beautiful, natural process of childbirth. Whether you deliver in a hospital or at home, with an epidural or without, your doula’s job is to support you unconditionally and to be an advocate for you and your baby.
7 Wonderful Reno Doulas Providing Unwavering Support
As you prepare for your unique birth experience, here are some awesome Reno doulas to consider!
Ashley Maas Birth Services
Ashley Maas is an award-winning doula, Certified Lactation Educator, and placenta encapsulator who has attended over 500 Reno births. She is excited and prepared to be by your side, whatever direction your birth takes, so you can have the most empowering experience bringing your baby into the world! Ashley also offers birth classes that focus on utilizing the Bradley Method as an alternative to medical interventions.
Bright Heart Birth Services
7693 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511
Bright Heart Birth Services is home to a team of birth and postpartum doulas who proudly support Reno families through every birth story. They know there is no “right” way to give birth, and your Bright Heart doula will offer you support and encouragement through natural or medicated birth, IVF, twins, VBAC, hospital, and home births. However your baby comes to be in your arms, they’ll be by your side the entire way!
Doula In Reno
Doula in Reno founder Jen knows what it takes to be a parent to a child; she’s a mom to over 18 kids! Through infertility, giving birth, breastfeeding, adopting, fostering, and even losing a son, she’s developed a set of skills that allow her to connect with and support families from every walk of life. Check out her podcast, Becoming Parents, to get to know her a little bit better as you pick up some unique parenting tips and advice from other Reno doulas!
Madeline Reyes
Reno doula Madeline Reyes has had a passion for birth since welcoming her first baby over 10 years ago. She has been attending births as a doula since 2017 and became certified through DONA International in 2019. When you hire her as your doula, you’ll have peace of mind knowing she’ll be by your side throughout labor and delivery (as opposed to whichever doula may be on call, as with a larger co-op.)
Sierra Nevada Doula
Sierra Nevada Doula founder and owner Olivia offers a Christian-driven, evidence-based approach to childbirth support. With four babies of her own, she relies on her faith, experience, and passion for helping new mamas in order to deliver the best care to her clients. She offers non-judgmental support so that you can make your own decisions regarding your own unique birth experience.
Desert & Sea Doula
Desert & Sea doula Francesca offers a holistic approach to childbirth and discovered a passion for working as a doula as a complementary career to her Master’s thesis in spirituality and infertility. She offers a calm, unbiased presence by connecting people to practical, evidence-based information and their own inner wisdom – and she does it all with an open mind, an open heart, and a great sense of humor!
Harvest Moon Birth Services
Harvest Moon Birth Services is home to a Reno team of four birth and postpartum doulas, each of whom has their own impressive certifications, additional skills, and specialties. Their services allow you to piece together the perfect package to get the exact support you want throughout your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum phases. Plus, every one of their services comes with a free meet and greet so you can make sure your doula is the right fit for you!
Round Out Your Birth Plan With Any Of These Incredible Reno Doulas
These Reno doulas are all rockstars when it comes to positive and empowering energies around your childbirth experience! It’s still an extremely personal time of life, so be sure to interview a few doulas to make sure you find the right one for your personality and birth wishes. You got this!!
If you’re looking for an additional way to make this stage more memorable, I would love to connect! I am a Reno photographer, and I adore working with parents to celebrate this time! As a mom myself, I know how quickly it flies by, and I want to make sure you can remember every last detail. If you’ve been considering booking some pictures for your newest arrival, let’s connect so you can decide if I’m the photographer for you!
