Doula Services

"We loved Vonda's hypnobirthing course! By the time I was in labor I felt calm and at peace about whatever path my baby's delivery took.  I also felt informed and empowered and at ease.  I can't recommend this course enough!"

Angela Mann

"Doula Vonda was the best choice we made when it came to our birthing preferences. Her hypnobirthing classes were informative and I felt very prepared when it came time to give birth..."

Melissa Phillips

"After completing Vonda's Hypnobirthing classes, I feel well equipped and ready to have a calm, natural birth experience. Learning the breathing techniques and visualizations has helped me to have a calm pregnancy as well. Thank you so much!"

Jamie Lee

"My husband and I took private hypnobirthing classes with Doula Vonda in our home and it was a wonderful experience. Vonda is well informed, warm and made us feel empowered and calm about hypnobirthing and natural birth. We can’t recommend her enough."

Ashley Mead

"Vonda added so much peace and reassurance throughout both of my pregnancies and was there every step of the way. She explained in detail all options and possibilities for when we were presented with an unexpected induction. We had a new plan and she again supported every angle of it. The relationship she already had with the hospital and our providers was so comforting as well. Dr. Adams, my spouse and Vonda were all in alignment throughout my labor and I had an incredible birth experience. Although I didn’t have the opportunity to work with Kiana through my delivery, I still felt supported and knew that if Vonda couldn’t attend Kiana would’ve given us the same level of support. Thank you both again!!"

Stephanie Hene

"Cannot say enough good things about my birth experience with Kiana and Vonda! They were such a positive and calming presence during my son’s birth, knowing perfectly when to serve in a support role vs coaching role depending on the stage of labor/birth. I was able to have the ideal unmedicated birth experience I had hoped for, calmly and confidently the entire time, due to the amazing support from Kiana and Vonda! A doula is a critical partner in any birth and Kiana and Vonda are amazing doulas!"

Alissa E

"Cannot recommend enough!! Kiana and Vonda guided me through my pregnancy journey as a first time mom. Answered all my questions and gave me all the tools to be as prepared for my hypnobirthing as possible. My labor and delivery couldn’t have been any more of a smooth experience and Kiana not only assisted me but also helped with guiding my husband as I labored. My labor and birth experience was better than I ever could have imagined and I give all the credit to these amazing ladies. Thank you!!!"

Brittany Bloom

"Kiana and Vonda are both awesome! My wife and I cannot give enough praise for their help with our son's birth. Kiana was an amazing advocate in the hospital and the birthing classes with Vonda are a must. If you are looking for a doula to help coach you through and have your back during birth, look no further."

Colin D'Arcy

"Kiana and Vonda are wonderful doulas and we are so grateful that they were a part of our birth team."

Miranda Gonzalez

"We loved working with Kiana and Vonda! She was so supportive leading up to labor, during labor and after baby was home. We never felt alone. I had a complication late in pregnancy and it was great having her there to help support us during the doctor visit."

Kristine Kauneckas

"I highly recommend Asherah Birth. They were so supportive from the very first conversation. They set a pace and gave me tools to feel amazing about my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I knew I could turn to them with anything and I would receive a gentle, knowledgeable response. Next pregnancy I would love their support again."

Tara Moench

"Both Kiana and Vonda were so knowledgeable and comforting throughout my pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Working with Kiana and Vonda was the best decision for us."

K Lamb

"Kiana and Vonda are incredible! They are so knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging and both carry so much peace and light! There’s no way I could’ve gotten through my labor and birth without their help. Even through my pregnancy they made themselves available and always were so attentive! My birth did not go as I planned but because of them we were able to adapt and have the peaceful birth I wanted."

Rebekah Wilcox

"We loved using Kiana & Vonda as our doulas. From the beginning, they both were quickly available for calls, questions and advice, which made choosing them extremely easy. I love that they are also a pair, reducing the chances of not having a doula during your labor/delivery. I took Vonda’s hypnobirthing classes and Kiana’s yoga classes, which really made me very comfortable with both of them! Having them there during my labor and delivery gave me and my husband so much confidence and allowed me to follow my birth plan. I can’t thank them enough!"

Sasha Karbach

"Vonda and Kiana are a great team and a wealth of resources. The are widely respected by everyone I spoke to on the ob-gyn team and at the hospital and very familiar with local practices. Kiana attended my birth. Her strong tug of war technique and encouraging words helped bring my baby into this world. My gratitude is immense."

Samantha Bogen

"I can’t recommend doula Vonda and doula Kiana enough. They were supportive, informative and compassionate throughout my pregnancy and delivery. Their knowledge was so helpful and led to the perfect birth of our sweet baby girl. While this was my 3rd delivery, this is the only one I hired a doula for because I wanted this one to be different. I wanted this to be natural and beautiful and there’s no way I could have had such a smooth delivery and postpartum without their guidance. My husband was deployed through most of my pregnancy and delivery, and having the extra support in our court while we welcomed our daughter into the world was so special."

Cassie Young

"Kiana was my doula for my first (and so far only) birth and choosing her was the easiest decision I ever made. She was always extremely responsive and made an effort to go above and beyond with everything. She has pages and pages of information regarding pretty much anything and everything you can think of. I can’t recommend her enough. Getting to know her has been such a privilege and she truly feels like family at this point.
 
I took hypnobirthing classes with Vonda and fell in love with her from the first time we spoke. She made me feel so supported and honestly well educated/ confident by the way she spoke to me. I didn’t get to use the hypnobirthing technique for my birth (although it would’ve been helpful during the spinal and procedure itself but I didn’t think about it) but I did get to use it when I was going on mag afterwards. My blood pressure was 160/100 and went all the way down to 120/80 after using the rainbow relaxation.
 
My birth plan took a turn when we found out that not only was my baby was breech at the last minute but I was also very sick. We needed to section which wasn’t the plan but Kiana made me feel comfortable right away with everything going on. I was so disappointed that I didn’t get everything I was dreaming for but I can now say that I feel that i’ve had a “natural birth”. Kiana basically spent 2 full days with me due to almost having to deliver a few days prior and she never made me feel like that was a burden. She was always 100% present.
 
During the surgery itself she was everything I needed and so much more. I was so scared I was shaking in my boots but once I was on the table and she was there I felt immensely better and more secure. She rubbed my face which calmed me completely. There is nothing that could take away all of the feelings (physically and emotionally) in those moments but to feel like I was taken care of was such a weight off my shoulders. At no point did I feel that I needed to question anything going on because I knew she had my back if something wasn’t right.
 
When my baby was taken to the NICU she was there to support me. With every question, ( and trust there were sooo many) every emotion, she was there. There are not enough words to describe the difference Kiana has made not only during my pregnancy, birth and post partum but in my life. I am so grateful and she forever has a special place in my heart. (Vonda too)"

Skyler Hrycko

"We were very lucky to have found Vonda and Kiana through the hypnobirthing class. Before the class we had not considered hiring a doula, but are now so grateful that we did. They are extremely knowledgeable, genuine, and passionate about their job and treat their clients more like family than anything else. My wife and I were looking for an alternative to the traditional medicalized pregnancy and labor which is how we initially found hypnobirthing. While it would have been possible to utilize the techniques we learned in class to do this alone, having their knowledge and experience to support us truly allowed us to have the birth we wanted. Ms Vonda was the doula on call the night my wife went into labor and I knew hiring her was the best decision we could have made. She guided my wife through her labor and made all the logistical decisions so I could give my full attention and support to my wife. I highly recommend them to any man that wants to support their wife in the pregnancy she wants. And in the unlikely event your child comes out unexpectedly quick like ours did, you can count on Ms Vonda to literally catch them like she did with our daughter! Ms Vonda and Ms Kiana are forever a part of our lives now and will be hired again!"

Stephen DiCenso

"Cannot recommend Vonda and Kiana enough. After a less-than-ideal experience with my first birth, I knew that I wanted to do things differently when I became pregnant the second time.
 
From the moment I reached out to Vonda and Kiana, they were incredibly kind, prompt, and informative. I signed up for their hypnobirthing course and learned so much. My goal was to have a birth with as few interventions as possible.
 
When my due date came and went, I scheduled an induction, which was really disappointing. But Kiana and Vonda did everything they could to help labor get going. Finally at 10 days past due, I went in for my induction (I was induced with my first). I was still set on things going differently and was hopeful that I could have a joyful birth experience.
 
Vonda and Kiana really empowered me to stick to my plan as much as possible. Because of their guidance and the childbirth course I took, I felt confident in my decisions and rode out those pitocin contractions as long as possible before I hit a wall. At 8 cm I got the epidural, and it seemed like 20 minutes later my son was born. The whole experience was a whirlwind - but such a JOY.
 
After delivering my baby, my husband and I looked at each other and both talked about how much better that experience was compared to my first. I will forever be grateful to Vonda and Kiana for helping make that happen!
 
Ultimately, welcoming a baby into the world is a monumental event in a woman's life, and it's crucial that she carefully selects those who will be part of this journey. Rest assured, these women will exceed your expectations!"

Emily Bell

"From the moment we spoke with Kiana and Vonda, we knew we wanted them to be with us on this journey...and it was the best decision we made!! My husband and I have said that very thing to each other over and over again these past few months.
 
Both Kiana and Vonda are so knowledgeable and make a great team. We took Hypnobirthing classes with Vonda that helped us feel prepared and grounded for the birth of our first child. The classes were a wonderful resource.
 
We worked with Kiana for the birth which was amazing!! It was such a beautiful experience for us. This was largely thankful to Kiana's help and presence during labor. Kiana was consistently available for all our questions leading up to the birth and attended appointments with us as needed. She was amazing.
 
Both Vonda and Kiana have been key in the early days of postpartum and have continued to genuinely care and be with us after the birth. They truly want to give their clients what they need. I couldn't recommend them more!

Hillary Dotson

"I had the very best experience possible as a first time mom with Tina Tolar as my doula! She is so knowledgeable, hands on, gentle and encouraging. She was with me through a nearly 30 hour natural labor- I would not have been able to do it without her! Our boy came out into a world of love and peace thanks to her!"

Calli Brockett

"There will never be enough positive words to share about Kiana & Vonda! They are caring, attentive, knowledgeable, responsive (no matter the time or day), experienced, and the most consummate professionals. Vonda’s encouragement made me feel so supported every step of the way and everything about Kiana was absolutely wonderful. From attending appointments with me and enforcing my birthing preferences to our providers, to performing positioning exercises with me during early labor, to providing the most thoughtful support during the more difficult parts of labor and delivery… Kiana’s expertise and reassuring presence gave me every bit of strength and confidence to have the natural & unmedicated hospital birth we hoped for. Anyone would be so incredibly blessed to have Kiana and Vonda supporting them in their pregnancy. Their kindness and commitment are unmatched. I am so grateful for them, cannot recommend their services enough, and already look forward to reaching out to them again if we have another child! Thank you so much again… we love you both!"

Sianna Demetree

"As a first time mom, having Kiana and Vonda as my doulas was the absolute best decision I could’ve made. I was planning a natural, unmedicated birth, but if I didn’t have them to answer my questions and guide me through each step of my labor I probably would’ve had an experience completely outside of what I wanted. Having them just a text away in all hours of the night allowed me to feel comfortable laboring at home and not rush into the hospital. My birth experience didn’t go as I had hoped, but it was exponentially better than it could’ve been had I not had their support. They also gave me extremely helpful breastfeeding support after I brought my baby home. I would recommend them to anyone looking to add to their support team!"

Jessica Walsh

"I can’t describe how thankful i am to have had Vonda & Kiana as my doulas🩵 They were always there for me, answering every question and concern I had and responding to my messages super quick. Most importantly, they helped and supported me through my first and all natural birth, every step of the way! They are both incredibly supportive and sweet. My pregnancy and labor would have not been the same without them. I truly cannot recommend them enough! Will absolutely have them again with my next baby🥰"

Brouj “Bee” Douglas

"They are amazing!
I had my baby on June 04, 2023. It was and induction, something that I did not want and I was really scared, my husband too (first baby) and the mood in that labor room was stressful . I was not progressing and I was in a lot of pain, my husband called Vonda and when she arrived everything change! The mood was relaxing, she guided my husband on how to help me and gave me techniques for the pain. When it was time to push Kiana was helping me and taught me a technique to push and I only push for 21 mins (lucky me). At first we where really undecided about having a Doula and we thought it was a waist of money, but we where wrong and I’m glad that we had them booth because they helped us so much. Thank you!"

Ashly Rodriguez

"Ditto what all of the other reviews say about how amazing Kiana & Vonda are!!I'm not sure I can add anything that hasn't already been said. If you're on the fence about hiring Kiana, just do yourself a favor and do it!!
 
I didn't formally hire Kiana as my doula until I was about 38 weeks along, but I had been attending her prenatal yoga classes since about 26 weeks. Even in that short amount of time, I 100% feel like it was worth the cost."

J G

"Vonda and Kiana are a great team and a wealth of resources. The are widely respected by everyone I spoke to on the ob-gyn team and at the hospital and very familiar with local practices. Kiana attended my birth. Her strong tug of war technique and encouraging words helped bring my baby into this world. My gratitude is immense."

Ayshka Castro

"I can’t say enough good things about Doula Vonda Birth Services! We were lucky enough to have our hypnobirthing course taught by Vonda. She was very thorough in her teachings and made sure we felt prepared once the course came to an end. It’s very apparent how knowledgeable Vonda is when it comes to all things birth! We were grateful for her guidance throughout my pregnancy. Kiana was our Doula, who we would’ve been lost without. Supportive, kind, calm, present, so knowledgeable, an energy that you want to be around when in labor! I could go on…Kiana was such an integral part of my labor and delivery, her guidance was essential for my husband and I. I feel very blessed to have had her by my side."

Taylor

"We had a wonderful experience with Doulas Vonda and Kiana. We started out by taking the Hypnobirthing classes which were very informative for me as a first time mom. So much information was covered the went beyond the labor and delivery aspect. It increased my confidence about the birthing process and motherhood and empowered us to be in control of our birth plan. Dad was happy there was a focus on how he could be an effective partner in birthing vs a bystander. Based on the classes, we knew we wanted them as our Doulas. They were readily available for questions, checked in with us regularly and attended a couple of appointments. We always felt that we had their support in our decisions without any judgement. They were with us from the start of contractions (at home) until our beautiful girl was born and provided a consistent sense of comfort and reassurance, especially when plans had to be altered. After the birth, they continued to support us with an in home lactation consultation which improved my breastfeeding techniques. They continue to check in and be available for more questions. They are knowledgeable, kind and caring Doulas and we are so happy they were part of our experience. Highly recommend!"

valig8r

"When I found Doula Vonda I was terrified of being pregnant and giving birth. I always have been which is why I knew I’d need extra support on this journey. From the very first phone conversation with Vonda and Kiana I could tell a difference in how I was feeling based on our interaction. After taking the hypnobirthing courses with Vonda, I felt ready to take on my birthing journey and was confident I was going to be supported throughout. Vonda and Kiana taught us how to advocate for ourselves and be confident in expressing our wishes to doctors and hospital staffs which saved me from being induced earlier than I wanted or was ready for. Hypnobirthing changed my life and my mindset and kept me going during one of the most difficult birthing experiences I could have imagined for myself. Vonda and Kiana were there for the entire journey and helped keep my headspace in a safe place as my birthing journey went on. After delivery, and we came home with our baby to be faced with the worst night of our lives, they rushed over the next morning to help us transition to life at home and breastfeeding a newborn. It truly changed the course of our journey at home. After their visit, mom, dad and baby were able to get into a routine that included sleep for everyone (blessings!) I will never stop singing their praises. If you’re thinking about hiring them- just do it."

Megan Lancaster

"VI am so glad I made the decision to go through my pregnancy and labor journey with these two wonderful doulas, Vonda and Kiana. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made! Unfortunately I hadn't learned about doulas but then found Kiana and Vonda when I was in my third trimester. I wish I had been with them from the very beginning! But they have managed to turn my pregnancy experience into one of the best ones! I am of “advanced maternal age” and my doctors were trying to convince me to have a C-section early. I really wanted to have a natural birth or at least wait until my daughter gives me a signal that she is ready… My pregnancy was absolutely normal, no abnormal tests even once and no signs of distress in my baby… But my age was a big issue, plus a history of myomectomy 7 years ago… According to my understanding of the situation (and I am a physician myself) I could be allowed a natural birth… But I was given a 0.5% risk of uterine rupture and my doctors were trying to convince me for a c-section at 36 weeks of gestation… With my doulas going with me to some of my appointments, doctors started treating me with more respect (I swear!) and listened to my side of the story. They finally agreed to give me a choice and allowed me to make the decision. Vonda and Kiana were ready to support whatever decision I made and I finally felt that I could think without blind fear, with all the information and resources provided to me… I felt my doulas were my advocates in addition to be a source of positive emotions, valuable information and educational classes, and psychological support! And I am so thankful for that… I finally agreed for a C-section when I was 41 weeks along and birth still would not start, and everything went very well. I felt that my daughter was ready. Kiana was with me during my C-section, she was right by my side, her calm and uplifting demeanour made me feel at peace, then she asked me if I wanted her to stay with me or go with my daughter to my room (doctors separated us for some time after surgery). I asked her to follow my daughter to my room where my mom was waiting for us. My husband happened to be overseas at the time of my labor, but my mom was with me. So, Kiana and Vonda were helping not only me but also my mother, so we were both extremely happy to have our doulas with us. We both felt stronger and more confident in our doulas presence. Labor is a natural process, it is not a disease, and that’s exactly what they helped me to remember and embrace. I ended up having to call 911 a few days postpartum and go to St. Vincent's ER in the ambulance. I called my doulas and Kiana met me at the hospital to help me with my baby and to make sure everything was ok. They have continued to stay in touch with me postpartum. If I have another child in a couple of years - I would definitely make sure I have my doulas with me all the way through all of my pregnancy so I can enjoy this wonderful time of my life. I would do it for myself, for my child and for my family."

Tatiana 18

"My first pregnancy with our son was a very traumatic experience. I labored for 10 hours and it ended in an emergency C-Section that was not warranted. When we learned that we were pregnant again, we knew we wanted to experience a birth that was positive and we started looking for Doulas. Doulas Vonda and Kiana were highly recommended. We reached out to Doulas Vonda and Kiana and they were very nice and came to our home to explain the whole process after listening to our first birth story. After our consult, we felt even more comfortable seeing how passionate they both were and from there we moved forward. We started out by taking the hypnobirthing classes which was very informative, even for a second time mom. There was information learned that we had no clue about that went far beyond just labor and delivery. I learned to release my fears from past trauma, focus more on my new precious baby boy, maintain positive affirmations, learned that I am in control of my birth plan, and dad learned how to support me in ways that he never thought of and much more. Doula Vonda and Kiana were always available for any questions or concerns whether minor or major. They checked in with us regularly, and attended a few of our appointments. From start to finish, they have been very supportive. I began laboring at home so fast that they had to meet us at the hospital. The whole time, they were both on the phone with my husband and I guiding us through the process and keeping us calm. They were already at the hospital waiting when we arrived and because of their guidance and support, we welcomed our second son via successful VBAC. After the birth, they continued to check in with us for additional questions or concerns we may have had, and in home lactation consultation that helped me tremendously. We even learned new techniques in how to calm our new bundle of joy. They are both knowledgeable and full of resources that aided in finding a prenatal chiropractor, massage therapist, placenta encapsulation. If there were ever a time that we wanted more kids, we would definitely call Doulas Vonda and Kiana. 10/10 highly recommended!!"

Keontae Washington

"I feel much more prepared after taking this pre-conception course! Kiana is so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. So many things came up that I wouldn’t have thought to ask. I learned so much from our conversations as well as the course itself. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking about conception as well if already a parent."

Kristin Quigley

"After having my firstborn son at 26weeks I experienced a lot of trauma around his birth. For my second one I didn’t want the same experience. Even after being a high risk pregnancy I felt I had more knowledge, support and confidence in myself. A lot of this I had to do with brining Vonda and Kiana. I faced alot of challenges through this second pregnancy and they were there to help education in what I could control and support me as well as guide me during the events I could not. During my labor and delivery they were there encouraging and talking me through it all. Even though the medial staff was running around chaotic, Kiana and Vonda remained calm and helped me control my narrative which was to bring a health, happy boy in the world with the most natural ways possible. One of the best investments we made for our pregnancy and the birth of our second was hiring Vonda and Kiana! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! With love- Shawne, Philip, Joshua, and Elijah"

K. Shawne Scott

"Recommend 10/10 and would request services again. Vonda was the best support for our journey before, during, and after, providing knowledgeable and thoughtful care. We didn’t realize we needed this until a friend encouraged us to get together. Her presence in the delivery room was one of the most important aspects of her services in my opinion, and my experience, ensuring strength in my husband and I. She brings peacefulness and a calm approach to some of the most sensitive situations. She was (and still is!) available for guidance in the many different facets of pregnancy and postpartum. Our gratitude is immeasurable and we welcomed a baby boy with her wonderful involvement."

Ashley Orlando