Cincinnati Doula Support
Embark on Your Birth Journey with Confidence
“Providing Strength, Courage, and Carefully Crafted Guidance for Mothers”
What makes us unique.
Here at Nurture, our doulas are more than just professionals - they're trusted friends on your journey towards motherhood.
Each woman has a unique birth story, and our experienced and certified doulas are here to support, empower, and advocate for you during this precious time.
let’s connect
Listen up.
Our co-founder and owner, Erica Paulson, speaks with Linda Robinson, Vice President of Clinical Excellence at MDM healthcare and host of Journey PX Space, a podcast devoted to the human side of healthcare that addresses the issues that face patients and hospital care teams as they relate to elevating the hospital environment and enhancing the lives of those who visit and work there.
Erica shares her personal journey and discusses the importance of selecting the right birthing provider, reducing fear and anxiety, and creating a positive, empowering birthing experience.
She also provides valuable insights into how midwives and doulas work collaboratively to ensure mothers receive the personalized care and support they deserve.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative impact midwives and doulas have on the childbirth experience, making it a memorable and empowering journey for all involved.
What’s Included:
Classes
Our weekly prenatal virtual classes are an integral part of all Doula Packages. Led by our experienced doulas, these sessions are tailored to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed for a calm and unforgettable birth experience.
These classes are designed to enhance your overall birthing experience, leaving you feeling confident and ready for the transformative moments to come.
Prenatal Support
Our certified and professional doulas bring a wealth of expertise, including experience in twins, VBAC, surrogacy, high-risk births.
We provide weekly opportunities to connect and get to know your doula team prenatally. There are no additional fees for long labors and we join you in labor as soon as you request our presence and stay with you through the immediate postpartum time to help with breastfeeding & support.
Doula Presence
With two decades of expertise, we pride ourselves on being the foremost authority on providers, hospitals, and choices in childbirth for all birthing individuals. Our doulas are dedicated to ensuring your journey is tailored to your unique needs.
Our student doulas work in tandem with seasoned and experienced certified doulas. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive mentorship and support for both the client and the doula throughout the entire process.
Postpartum Care
At Nurture, our commitment to your well-being extends beyond the delivery room. Postpartum support is seamlessly integrated into every Birth Doula Package, ensuring a continuum of compassionate care.
Our doulas remain by your side after delivery, providing unwavering support and expert lactation guidance. We go the extra mile with an additional postpartum visit in the comfort of your home after you have your baby.
What moms are saying..
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I chose Nurture for my doula and was pleasantly surprised how much more I gained from joining this network. To start, my doula Sam, was absolutely incredible, she made my birthing experience stress free and nearly enjoyable (which is wild considering the pain!). She helped my husband and I advocate for ourselves and was both an emotional and physical support throughout the entire 12hr process (and even afterwards!). I can't say enough wonderful things about Sam! Then on top of that, by joining this network I was able to take advantage of the multiple other things they offer - prenatal yoga, couples yoga, prenatal massage, and hypnobirthing (highly reco the hypnobirthing class!!). Before joining the Nurture family, I was terrified of giving birth and having a really hard pregnancy. They really were able to give me to the tools to lean into my pregnancy, find ways to cope and fully prepare me for labor. I can't wait to start utilizing their postpartum group for continued support!
Jaclyn, first time mom
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I couldn’t have had a natural birth experience without my doula Phoebe! She kept me centered, encouraged and was a big support to me and my husband. We are so grateful!
Tirzah, first time mom
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I cannot recommend Nurture enough. It is such a wonderful resource, community, and a place of growth and healing. I got the positive birth experience that I wanted so much for my second birth as I had a very negative experience for my first. Erica Paulson and her team of doulas and others supported me so much during my second pregnancy and birth to get me to this positive birth experience. I took hypnobirthing classes, benefited from all the resources that were offered to me by having a doula from early on in pregnancy, enjoyed massages, and am now enjoying the community of postpartum mamas and pp resources. Considering what is offered, it is all extremely affordable too. I cannot recommend this place enough. I really love these people
Cori, VBAC mom
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Thanks to you I had such a wonderful birth. I could not have done it without my doula's support and love during such intense moments of labor. She got me through the toughest contractions and she encouraged my partner to be the main cheerleader for me -which was so special. Thank you Veronica! And Nurture for being apart of my birth team
Sammi, first time mom
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We hired Erica as our doula as first time parents and newcomers to Cincinnati. I also took her hypnobirthing classes. I absolutely couldn't imagine how my birth may have gone without having Erica as my doula and educator! She is knowledgeable, well educated, prepared, and brings such a calming presence. She helps mothers feel empowered to make informed decisions during their births and helped me cross the finish line to birth my baby after an extremely long labor because of baby's positioning. She helped make the hospital room feel like it was our own and made me feel comfortable enough to communicate my needs and wants to the hospital staff without ever having gone through birth before. If you are hesitant about hiring a doula or signing up for birthing classes, this is your sign to sign up. You 100% won't regret it!
Victoria, first time mom
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My doula team at Nurture was absolutely amazing to work with. Erica and I instantly clicked from our first conversation, I felt so heard and respected. She really helped talk through any fears I had before birth, provided me with great hypnobirthing techniques and meditations. They knew my wishes and helped support me in this each step of the way. Anna ended up being the doula on call when I went into labor and she helped me to relax and prioritize my needs. She was an amazing support person for me once we arrived to birth center and helped me find different positions to get my labor progressing. She helped show my partner various ways he could help with massage techniques, etc.I had the birth I planned and wanted and I contribute a large part of that to the calm and supportive presence I could feel from my doula team.
Jaclyn, second time mom
FAQ’s
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A doula can greatly enhance your experience of childbirth and the postpartum months. Your birth doula will be at your side along with your Dr./midwife and partner, as part of your team for continuous support during labor and birth. Or maybe you’d like a postpartum doula to help you through the transition into parenthood and family. Either way, finding a good fit for you and your family is critical.
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Doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support for you and your partner before, during and after childbirth. Hiring a Doula not only means that you aren’t doing this alone but also ensures a trained and experienced expert will guide you through the process of having a baby, no matter where or bow you give birth.
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Yes! Most medical facilities and birth centers consider doulas as part of the labor support team, so you can still bring other visitors with you. This changed for a period during COVID, but has gotten back to normal for most facilities, but check with your local hospital or birth center as guidelines are subject to change.
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Nurture Doulas in no way replace your partner in your birth experience. Our role is to support and enhance the role that your partner can play in your birth experience. Supporting you physically, emotionally and mentally during your birth, leaves space for your partner to focus on the important things: YOU and your baby.
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Absolutely. Nurture Doulas know that this is a family experience. And whether this is your first, third, or seventh baby (yes, we have repeat clients who have had up to seven babies with us), each birth is different and each partner experience can be different. A doula supports both mom and partner in preparation for and during birth.
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Offering breastfeeding knowledge, support, and assistance.
Helping with newborn care, such as diaper changes, naps, and feedings.
Gives mom a break by holding or feeding the baby so that she can rest, take a walk, or read a magazine.
Provides assistance with light housekeeping such as loading the dishwasher, meal prep, or folding laundry
Providing resources to related services, such as birthing classes or a lactation consultant.
Postpartum doulas are experts in normal newborn behavior and appearance, and normal postpartum healing. They do not diagnose medical issues, but they can point out things that don't seem normal so that parents can contact the appropriate professional.
A postpartum doula's responsibilities change each day based on your needs. Their role has its roots in a philosophy of experienced women supporting other women as they welcome a new baby into the family. A postpartum doula gives you physical and emotional support after the birth of your baby. Our doulas are CAPPA certified and follow a CAPPA scope of practice, using evidence-based information in their approach.