My journey into work as a postpartum doula began with my own experience. Though I was surrounded by a loving partner and support system, I found the early days of postpartum to be jarring. I longed for the village that no longer exists and wanted someone to show me how to trust myself again. It was full of joy but also struggle. After some time, I strongly desired to help other parents through this experience.
Families already possess everything they need to move through this major life transition. It is my job to support you lovingly and openly. My support starts through listening and observing to understand your goals and needs. As we work together, I will share tips, offer emotional and physical support, and help you remember to keep things light amidst the most challenging moments. My greatest desire is for you to feel confident, curious, and at ease as much as possible during this time of change.
Trainings/Certifications
Postpartum Doula Training with Cornerstone Birthwork
Mentorship with Morgane Richardson of Woven Bodies
Mentorship with Birdsong Doulas
Pelvic Floor Workshop for Birthworkers with Sonia Reiter
We are so grateful to have worked with Ali and highly recommend her.”
- Emily
Ali is great with babies and I trusted her to handle our baby when he was crying and fussing. But her real strength is her passion for supporting moms and helping them feel less alone and more supported during such a vulnerable time. She was great at helping me cut through all the conflicting messages I was hearing related to caring for a baby and normalizing the things that I found difficult. Even though she helped us at a time that was really tough for me, I feel so positive looking back on our time with her. I would highly recommend working with her!”
-- Lindsay
Daytime Support ☀️
- Complimentary 30-minute intro call or in-person meeting
- One planning meeting to understand goals and needs
- Emotional support (including phone calls, texts, email support)
- Newborn care
- Feeding support (body, bottle, and combo feeding)
- Education and resources
- Movement and hands-on support
- Birth recovery, physical support
- Light housework and errands, meal preparation
- Sibling care, pet care
Overnight Support 🌙
- Complimentary 30-minute intro call or in-person meeting
- One planning meeting to understand goals and needs
- Emotional support (including phone calls, texts, email support)
- Newborn care
- Feeding support (body, bottle, and combo feeding)
- Education and resources
- Birth recovery, physical support
Additional Offerings
Private Prenatal and Postpartum yoga sessions (more here)
Prenatal and Postpartum photography (more here)
Fees + Scheduling*
Daytime support: 3-session minimum (each session is 4 hours) - $50/hr
Nighttime support: 3-session minimum (each session is 8-10 hours) - $60/hr
*I also offer sliding scale and virtual options. Just ask! 💜 (learn more about your financial capacity here.)
Support is available for up to 6 months after birth, and drop-in sessions are also available after this period if needed.
I would love to support you! If you would like to learn more, please email me at doulawithali@gmail.com