ABOUT ME

Hi I'm Autumn!

I have been a professional doula serving families in Northern Michigan for over 10 years. I’m also a mom to three older children and became a doula two years after my youngest was born. My passion for this work comes from a deep desire to help women feel supported, empowered, and confident as they navigate birth and early motherhood. I am certified as a Birth and Postpartum Doula through ToLabor, completing my certification in 2015. When I’m not supporting families on their birth journeys, you can usually find me spending time with my kids or tending to my garden.

Services

Providing support for Mom and Family

Labor & Birth

Throughout labor and birth, I provide continuous, compassionate support for you and your family. I offer guidance in effective positioning, breathing techniques, and gentle massage to promote comfort and facilitate a smoother labor experience. I emphasize natural pain management strategies to help mothers approach labor with confidence and calm. I also serve as an advocate for your birth preferences, supporting informed decision-making and helping you understand each stage of the birth process.

Postpartum

During your first days at home, I provide compassionate emotional support, lactation and feeding assistance, and guidance in newborn care to help ease the transition into parenthood. I can also assist with light household tasks and essential errands to support your family’s recovery and adjustment. This service is available for the first two weeks postpartum.

Pricing

Full Support Package ---->$1800

The Full Support Package is designed to provide continuous, personalized care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. This package offers comprehensive emotional, physical, and informational support to help families feel confident, prepared, and supported every step of the way.

Package includes:

Two prenatal visits to prepare for labor, birth preferences, and comfort measures
Continuous labor and birth support
Two postpartum visits focused on recovery, newborn care, and feeding support

Service Rate

Prenatal Visit $50 per visit

Postpartum Visit $50 per visit

Lactation & Feeding Support$50 per visit

Childbirth Education $50 per session

Payment plans and sliding-scale fees are available.
In network with most Medicaid plans.

Now accepting HSA/FSA & credit cards

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept Medicaid for doula services?
Yes. I am in network with most Medicaid plans serving Northern Michigan. Coverage varies by plan, and I am happy to help you verify your benefits.

What services are included in doula support?
Doula support may include prenatal visits, continuous labor and birth support, and postpartum visits focused on recovery, newborn care, and feeding support. Services are tailored to meet each family’s unique needs.

Will I have out-of-pocket costs?
For Medicaid clients, doula services are often fully covered. For private-pay clients, pricing is outlined above. Any potential out-of-pocket costs will be discussed clearly and in advance.

Do you offer payment plans or sliding-scale fees?
Yes. Payment plans and sliding-scale options are available for private-pay clients to help make doula care more accessible.

When should I book doula services?
Booking early in pregnancy is encouraged to ensure availability, though I may accept clients later in pregnancy when space allows.

Do you support all types of births?
Yes. I support families planning hospital, birth center, or home births and respect each family’s birth preferences and goals.

Will I receive the same level of care regardless of payment method?
Absolutely. All families receive the same compassionate, personalized support, whether services are covered by Medicaid or paid privately.

Megan Elizabeth

recommends Down To Earth Doula

"Autumn is the best Doula a family could ask for. 9 years ago we hired her to guide us through the pregnancy and birth of our sweet daughter. We could tell we were in good hands from the first meeting! She was always available to ask questions when I needed her, and had a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping mothers through one of the most trans-formative experiences in life. Our birth went perfectly and seamlessly with Autumn by our side, and if we ever were to have another child, I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Jennifer Lewis, OB Nurse

recommends Down to Earth Doula

"Autumn arrived with or shortly after the mother and partner and stayed throughout labor. Autumn was very attentive to her couple, offering to get drinks, warm up hot packs, using essential oils and many other distraction/relaxation techniques. Autumn was very compassionate, professional and comforting to the women I have seen her with. She is very knowledgeable in different labor positions and natural pain remedies. She is also very good to our staff. She has already created a great relationship with all of us. She shows respect and has received our respect by being knowledgeable and proving her great patient care. She is an asset for our patients!!"

Lyndi Berta