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 companions on your journey.
Each family has a unique story, and our experienced and certified doulas are here to support, empower, and advocate for you during this precious time.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Birth Doula
Packages
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Personalized, continuous support throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum — designed to meet your family where you are.
Birth Doula Packages
Preparation, birth attendance, and early recovery support
The Bloom Package
Bloom
Comprehensive, steady support from pregnancy through early recovery — never alone in your decision-making.
Prenatal
Labor & Birth
Postpartum
The Flourish Package
Flourish
All of Bloom, with more classes and deeper support through your first six weeks postpartum.
Everything in Bloom, plus
Flourish, Expanded
Flourish & Renew
Flourish plus the complete Hypnobirthing Series — calm, confident preparation for birth.
Everything in Flourish, plus
The Full Journey
Becoming Mom
Our most complete experience — our Private Prenatal Bonding Series alongside our fullest doula support.
Everything in Flourish & Renew, plus
Meet with a Doula
Let us know a little about you, and we'll get you connected with one of our amazing doulas
Thank You! ♥
Your Doula Care Coordinator will be in touch on or before the next business day to connect you with one of our amazing doulas.
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From the moment you hire our doula services, you gain access to continuous, 24/7 support tailored to your unique needs. We understand that pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods come with unpredictable moments and questions. Whether it's addressing concerns in the middle of the night, providing emotional reassurance during unexpected situations, or answering pressing questions at any time, we are here for you. Our commitment is to be a constant source of comfort, information, and support, ensuring you never feel alone on this incredible journey. With round-the-clock availability, we are dedicated to empowering you every step of the way.
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Your doula offers both in-person and virtual prenatal appointments with you as a key part of the care we provide and are tailored to your individual needs.
During these appointments, you and your doula will have the opportunity to discuss your birth preferences, explore comfort measures for labor, prepare for postpartum recovery, and talk through any questions or concerns you may have. It’s also a wonderful time to build trust, deepen your connection, and ensure that you feel fully supported and informed as you approach your baby’s birth.
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At Nurture, we believe in empowering you to make informed decisions about your birth experience. As a doula client, you will receive personalized support in creating a customized birth plan that reflects your unique preferences and values.
We take the time to explore all your options, providing comprehensive information on various birth settings, pain management techniques, and birthing positions.
We support all birth plans in all birth places. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident and prepared, knowing all the choices available to you. With our expert guidance, you can create a birth plan that truly aligns with your vision for a positive and empowering birth experience.
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At Nurture, we are committed to providing unwavering support during one of the most significant moments of your life.
As our doula client, you will benefit from unlimited labor support, ensuring that you have a dedicated and experienced advocate by your side throughout the entire labor and delivery process.
From early labor through to the birth of your baby, our doulas offer continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. We are there to help you manage pain, make informed decisions, and maintain a calm and positive atmosphere.
With our unlimited labor support, you can feel assured that you will never be alone, no matter how long or intense your labor journey may be.
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At Nurture, we take pride in our team of top-rated, educated, and passionate doulas who are dedicated to providing exceptional support to our clients. When you choose us as your doula service, you gain access to a team of experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every birth experience. Our doulas are committed to staying abreast of the latest research, techniques, and best practices in childbirth support, ensuring that you receive the highest quality care possible.
Personalized Care and Connection
We understand that every birthing journey is unique, which is why we prioritize personalized care and connection with our clients. From the moment you reach out to us, we make a concerted effort to get to know you and understand your individual preferences, concerns, and goals for your birth experience.
By forming a strong bond with our doula team, you can feel safe, secure, and comfortable knowing that you have trusted companions supporting you every step of the way. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities, and we go above and beyond to ensure that you receive the personalized care and attention you deserve.
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At Nurture, our doulas are dedicated to providing comprehensive support during labor, including a range of natural comfort techniques tailored to your individual needs and preferences.
From soothing touch and massage to guided relaxation and breathing exercises, our experienced doulas are skilled in a variety of techniques designed to help you manage pain and discomfort during labor without the use of medication. We also bring several things to your birth, such as aromatherapy, flameless candles, labor wraps, and more.
We work closely with you to develop a personalized comfort plan that aligns with your birth preferences, empowering you to feel confident and supported throughout your labor experience. With our compassionate guidance and expertise, you can navigate labor with greater ease and comfort, allowing you to focus on the joy of bringing your baby into the world.
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At Nurture, we understand that every birth experience is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate support to families, regardless of the circumstances.
Our doulas are experienced and educated in providing comprehensive support for cesarean births, ensuring that you feel informed, empowered, and supported every step of the way. Whether planned or unexpected, our doulas are here to offer emotional support, advocacy, and practical assistance before, during, and after your cesarean birth as well as skin-to-skin and breastfeeding support post-op.
We are also well-versed in supporting families through special circumstances such as high-risk pregnancies, inductions, multiples, and other unique situations. With our expertise and dedication to personalized care, you can trust that you are in capable hands as you navigate the journey of bringing your baby into the world.
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At Nurture, we are proud to offer specialized hydrotherapy support and support for waterbirths, providing a soothing and natural option for your labor and delivery.
Our doulas have received additional training in waterbirth from Erica, who is waterbirth credentialed and trained by Barbara Harper of Waterbirth International, a renowned expert in the field. This advanced training equips us with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively support you during a waterbirth.
We are committed to ensuring a calm and comfortable birthing environment, utilizing the therapeutic benefits of water to help manage pain and promote relaxation. With our expert guidance and compassionate care, you can confidently embrace the waterbirth experience, knowing that you have a highly trained team dedicated to your safety and well-being.
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Our birth doula packages are designed to support you throughout pregnancy, birth, and the transition into life with your new baby. In addition to personalized guidance and continuous support during labor and birth, our packages include educational classes to help you feel informed, prepared, and confident as you approach your birth experience and step into parenthood.
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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Morgan was absolutely wonderful and we are so glad she was with us to offer her support, guidance, and calm during the long induction/labor/delivery
Evan, 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. Anna my doula 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
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I had a very traumatic labor and delivery with my first born. i was completely terrified of going through it again. Between my Doula, Erica and my OBGYN i had a wonderful (within the confines of labor and delivery kinda really sucks lol) labor and delivery, it went the way i wanted and most importantly i was listened to and heard. i wasnt ignored or had things done to me against my will. it was amazing and very healing. Thank you guys for being so awesome, supporting me through something terrifying and helping me heal from past trauma.
Kristen, VBAC mom
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Nurture’s birth doula support helped me create a beautiful and empowering birth experience my second time around. I achieved my goal of having an unmedicated hospital birth, and I absolutely couldn’t have done it without the emotional and hands-on support from their birth doula Morgan. My husband can’t stop talking about how powerful it was to witness. I also took Nuture’s hypnobirthing class and used everything I learned. I’m so grateful for Nurture’s support and recommend them to all other parents-to-be!
Amanda, 2nd 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 how 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.