birth + postpartum doula support
A birth and postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. While every pregnancy and birth is unique, one thing remains constant: you deserve to feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for as you move through this profound transition. At ALLORA, our doula support is rooted in presence, grounded guidance, and a deep trust in your body’s innate wisdom. We hold space for you and your growing family from the very beginning—whether you’re preparing for your first birth, navigating growing your family, or seeking a calm, supported postpartum experience.
Our role is to help you feel empowered, prepared, and connected. We offer evidence-based information, emotional steadiness, comfort techniques, and continuous support that honors both the physiology of birth and the emotional landscape that comes with it. From birth planning to labor support to postpartum nourishment, we walk alongside you with compassion, clarity, and care. Whether you envision an unmedicated birth, plan to use pain management, or simply want a grounded, knowledgeable presence by your side, your doula is here to help you move through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence, connection, and a sense of being truly held.
doula support packages
A doula is for everyone. No matter what stage of life you’re in, a doula can be your guide, your advocate, and your unwavering support during both challenging and transformative moments.
We believe that holistic care is key to embracing change and moving forward.
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Investment: $3,333
A comprehensive, holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This package blends traditional doula care with integrative wellness, nervous system support, childbirth education, and continuous guidance throughout your perinatal journey.
Email | Phone | Text Support
CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY.
24/7 PHONE + TEXT SUPPORT DURING LABOR.
BACKUP DOULA SUPPORT INCLUDED TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE.One Comprehensive Prenatal Meeting
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION + BIRTH MECHANICS.
CREATION AND REFINEMENT OF YOUR BIRTH PREFERENCES DOCUMENT.
HANDS-ON COMFORT MEASURES, POSITIONING, MASSAGE, AND SOMATIC COPING STRATEGIES.
PARTNER SUPPORT TOOLS.
POSTPARTUM PREPARATION + MENTAL HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS.Monthly Virtual Wellness Sessions
HOLISTIC SUPPORT UNIQUE TO ALLORA—SESSIONS MAY INCLUDE MOVEMENT, MEDITATION, BREATHWORK, SOUND HEALING, REIKI, OR SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM WORK TO PREPARE YOUR BODY + MIND FOR BIRTH.
Birth Client Portal Access (Exclusive)
FULL ACCESS TO THE ALLORA BIRTH CLIENT PORTAL—AN ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH VIDEO LESSONS, WORKBOOKS, CHECKLISTS, EDUCATIONAL MODULES, AND NERVOUS SYSTEM PRACTICES TO SUPPORT YOUR PRENATAL, LABOR, AND POSTPARTUM JOURNEY.
THIS PORTAL IS EXCLUSIVE TO SIGNATURE-LEVEL CLIENTS.Education + Resources
ACCESS TO THE “LETTERS FROM A DOULA” PROGRAM.
ACCESS TO OUR IN-PERSON CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION WORKSHOP
ACCESS TO THE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP ( ALLORA BIRTH CIRCLE)
BIRTH PACKING LIST, NESTING SUPPORT, AND REGISTRY GUIDANCE.
REFERRALS TO A CURATED WELLNESS + PROVIDER RESOURCE LIST.
20% OFF ALL PRENATAL MOVEMENT, MEDITATION, SOUND HEALING, AND REIKI SESSIONS.One Extended Postpartum Visit (Up to 5 Hours)
A DEEPLY SUPPORTIVE POSTPARTUM SESSION HONORING YOUR BODY, EMOTIONS, AND NERVOUS SYSTEM.
GUIDANCE ON REST, HEALING, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
BABY SOOTHING, FEEDING SUPPORT, AND NEWBORN CARE TOOLS.
LIGHT HOUSEWORK (TIDYING, DISHES, LAUNDRY) AND/OR PREPARATION OF A NOURISHING MEAL TO SUPPORT RECOVERY—TAILORED TO YOUR FAMILY’S NEEDS.
SPACE TO PROCESS + INTEGRATE YOUR BIRTH STORY IN A GROUNDED, COMPASSIONATE CONTAINER.
REFERRALS FOR SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AS NEEDED.ADDITIONAL POSTPARTUM HOURS:
SIGNATURE CLIENTS RECEIVE 20% OFF ANY ADDITIONAL IN-PERSON POSTPARTUM SUPPORT HOURS (HOURLY, 3-HOUR MINIMUM), OFFERED AT A DISCOUNTED RATE TO CONTINUE CARE SEAMLESSLY INTO THE FOURTH TRIMESTER.In-Person Birth Support
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT ACTIVE LABOR + ALL TYPES OF BIRTH
TRAUMA-INFORMED HANDS-ON SUPPORT WITH COMFORT MEASURES, POSITIONING, MASSAGE, AND SOMATIC REGULATION.
ADVOCACY + COMMUNICATION SUPPORT WITH YOUR PROVIDER.
IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT + FEEDING GUIDANCE.This package honors your entire perinatal experience—emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is designed for those who desire an integrated, holistic, deeply supported birth journey from pregnancy into postpartum.
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Investment: $2,222
Created for families seeking experienced, grounded support during pregnancy and labor—without the deeper holistic wellness components. This package focuses on childbirth education, birth preferences, emotional steadiness, and hands-on labor support.
Email | Phone | Text Support
COMMUNICATION + SUPPORT THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY.
24/7 PHONE + TEXT SUPPORT DURING LABOR.
BACKUP DOULA SUPPORT INCLUDED FOR EMERGENCIES OR UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.One Comprehensive Prenatal Meeting
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW.
CREATION OF YOUR BIRTH PREFERENCES DOCUMENT.
HANDS-ON LABOR + COMFORT MEASURES, POSITIONING, AND PAIN MODULATION TOOLS.
PARTNER SUPPORT + ROLE CLARITY.
POSTPARTUM PREPARATION AND EXPECTATION SETTING.Education + Resources
ACCESS TO THE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP ( ALLORA BIRTH CIRCLE)
REFERRALS TO A CURATED WELLNESS + PROVIDER RESOURCE LIST.
PERSONALIZED MATERIALS AND CHECKLISTS AS NEEDED.Birth Client Portal Access
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY THROUGH YOUR PRENATAL MEETING, PERSONALIZED MATERIALS, AND THE SUPPORT GROUP.One Postpartum Visit (Up to 3 Hours)
A GENTLE, GROUNDED VISIT TO SUPPORT YOUR TRANSITION INTO POSTPARTUM.
PHYSICAL RECOVERY + NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION SUPPORT.
BABY SOOTHING, HOLDING PRACTICES, AND FEEDING BASICS.
LIGHT HOUSEWORK (TIDYING, DISHES, LAUNDRY) AND/OR PREPARATION OF A SIMPLE, NOURISHING MEAL—TAILORED TO WHAT FEELS MOST SUPPORTIVE.
COMPASSIONATE SPACE TO PROCESS YOUR BIRTH STORY AND INTEGRATE THE EXPERIENCE.
REFERRALS FOR SPECIALIZED CARE IF NEEDED.ADDITIONAL POSTPARTUM HOURS:
CLIENTS IN THIS PACKAGE RECEIVE 20% OFF ANY ADDITIONAL IN-PERSON POSTPARTUM SUPPORT (HOURLY, 3-HOUR MINIMUM) SHOULD THEY DESIRE MORE CARE IN THE WEEKS THAT FOLLOW.In-Person Birth Support
CONTINUOUS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT ACTIVE LABOR + ALL TYPES OF BIRTH.
PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, BREATHWORK, POSITIONING, MASSAGE, AND SOMATIC COPING STRATEGIES.
ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORT WITH YOUR CARE TEAM.
IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM SUPPORT + FEEDING GUIDANCE.This package offers steady, compassionate guidance from pregnancy through early postpartum, helping you feel prepared, grounded, and supported every step of the way.
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Investment: $1,111
A virtual doula package designed for individuals or families seeking emotional, educational, and holistic support during pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum—no matter where you live. This six-month virtual container offers comprehensive support for those who want a grounded, connected birth experience without in-person labor attendance.
Perfect for:
• families outside of ALLORA’s in-person service area
• those who prefer virtual preparation
• those with a strong partner support system
• families wanting continuous guidance throughout pregnancy
• individuals seeking a holistic, mind-body approach to birthEmail | Phone | Text Support
CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION + ONGOING SUPPORT THROUGHOUT PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM.
GENTLE TOUCHPOINTS, CHECK-INS, AND GUIDANCE FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS.Monthly Virtual Meetings
VIRTUAL FACE-TO-FACE SESSIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR PREGNANCY AND BIRTH PREPARATION.
EACH SESSION MAY INCLUDE:childbirth education fundamentals
labor preparation + positioning
comfort measures + coping tools
partner roles + communication
meditation, breathwork, or somatic practices
emotional processing + nervous system support
postpartum planning + expectation setting
These sessions adapt to your needs at each stage.
Birth Preferences Session
COLLABORATION TO CREATE A CLEAR, EMPOWERING BIRTH PREFERENCES DOCUMENT TO SHARE WITH YOUR PROVIDER.
THIS INCLUDES OPTIONS FOR LABOR, BIRTH, ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORT, PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND POSTPARTUM.Virtual Labor Support (Messaging + Phone)
GUIDANCE DURING EARLY AND ACTIVE LABOR VIA TEXT, PHONE, OR VIDEO CALL.
SUPPORT WITH COPING TECHNIQUES, POSITIONING, PARTNER COACHING, AND EMOTIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT.
THIS ENSURES YOU FEEL HELD, INFORMED, AND SUPPORTED EVEN WITHOUT IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE.Education + Resources
ACCESS TO CURATED RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT YOUR PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND POSTPARTUM TRANSITION.
CONNECTIONS TO A TRUSTED LIST OF PROVIDERS (LACTATION, THERAPISTS, BODYWORKERS, ETC.).
DISCOUNTS ON IN-PERSON WELLNESS SERVICES (movement, meditation, sound healing, Reiki) IF LOCAL.Postpartum Support (Virtual)
VIRTUAL CHECK-INS TO SUPPORT YOUR EMOTIONAL + PHYSICAL RECOVERY.
FEEDING + BABY SOOTHING GUIDANCE.
NBR REVIEW OF RESTORATION, ROUTINES, AND NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT.
SPACE TO PROCESS YOUR BIRTH STORY WITH CLARITY AND COMPASSION.This virtual package offers continuous emotional, educational, and holistic doula support throughout pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum. You receive the guidance of a doula, the grounding of nervous-system-informed care, and the reassurance of having someone in your corner—no matter where you are.
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Investment: $75/hour
(Pittsburgh-area only — within a 30-mile radius — 3-hour minimum)For families seeking hands-on, in-person care during the early weeks after birth. This offering is separate from the Virtual Birth Doula Support Package and is designed for families who want grounded, practical, and nurturing support in their home—without committing to a long-term container.
Each visit is tailored to what feels most supportive that day and may include:
Infant care + newborn soothing
Feeding support (breast/chest/bottle)
Emotional support + nervous system regulation
Light household care (tidying, dishes, laundry)
Preparation of a warm, nourishing meal
Support for partner roles + family transitions
Birth story processing
Rest + rhythm planning
These visits bring steadiness, nourishment, and grounded presence into your home so you can rest and recover with more ease.
Minimum: 3-hour visit
Discounted rate available for ALLORA doula clients.Service Region
In-person postpartum visits are available within a 30-mile radius of Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, PA), including:
Lawrenceville
Highland Park
Bloomfield
Shadyside
Squirrel Hill
East Liberty
Aspinwall
Fox Chapel
North Side
Strip District
Edgewood / Regent Square
Millvale / Etna
North Hills neighborhoods
South Hills (case-by-case)
Most surrounding suburbs within the 30-mile radius
If you are outside this service area, please reach out — additional travel fees may apply.
For virtual pregnancy, birth preparation, labor support, and postpartum guidance, please refer to the Virtual Birth Doula Support Package above.
proudly supporting families across the region and (beyond)
ALLORA provides doula support for families birthing at any hospital, birth center, or with a homebirth midwife within a 30-mile radius of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to these primary locations, we also support births with homebirth midwifery practices and any provider serving the Pittsburgh area.
Wherever you choose to birth, a doula is continuous and grounded support - centered on your needs.
the impact of doula support
Birth is profound — physically, emotionally, and energetically. When birthing people feel supported, informed, and grounded, labor often unfolds with more ease and clarity. Continuous doula support has been shown to make a meaningful difference across diverse bodies, identities, births, and care settings.
Large reviews of thousands of births show that people who receive continuous support from a doula are:
These findings mirror what many families share after birth — that having a steady, compassionate support person by their side helps them feel safer, more confident, and more connected to their own strength.
A doula doesn’t replace your partner or your provider.
A doula stands with you — centering your voice, tending to your nervous system, offering comfort and clarity, and supporting you through every phase of your birth.
Sources
Bohren MA et al. “Continuous support for women during childbirth.” Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017.
Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN. “The Evidence for Doulas.” Evidence Based Birth
let’s chat more
We offer a free virtual consultation to anyone who is interested in learning more about what we offer and meeting to see if we are a right fit for you on your journey. It is never too late and it is never too early! You can see my calendar and schedule a Doula Support Introduction Call below.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing amanda@allorahealthadnwellness.com
virtual birth programs
For those who may not be local or in need of in-person support. Whether it is the first birth or fifth- there is unlimited value in having a doula on your side during pregnancy and beyond.
Evidence-based research validates that the involvement of a doula improves birth outcomes, reduces cesarean rates, and provides a more satisfying birth experience.
Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start when it comes to your pregnancy?
“Letters From A Doula” is our virtual program and 10-part email series that supports you through pregnancy. With tips and tricks on what to prepare, meditations to help calm and ease stress, and educational tools from a doula- this program helps keep you on track and is an informative approach for those who don’t need birth support.
letters from a doula program
birth vision workshop
Crafted to leave you feeling confident about your upcoming birth, The Birth Vision Workshop is a 2hr intensive planning session for those who want the support prenatally instead of throughout the pregnancy. In this planning session, we'll cover the options you have surrounding all aspects of your labor + birth and the evidence-based risks and benefits of each preference. After this workshop, you will leave with a clean understanding and birth vision as well as a birth plan that reflect your goals.
virtual perinatal movement
Movement matters- especially for pregnant people. In these yoga and movement sessions, we review any specific areas of the mind, body, and soul the pregnant person wishes to focus on. Then we go through a yoga and mediation practice customized to the pregnant persons needs.
For example, class focus can be: focus on spine and back due to added weight of carrying baby, sciatic pain, prepare the lower body and hips to labor, etc.
perinatal support group (monthly)
This is a donation-based virtual support group open to anyone on their Perinatal Journey (fertility, conception, pregnancy and postpartum) discussions are guided by our signature “Letters From A Doula” Program and have holistic wellness techniques incorporated in each session. All are invited to attend these virtual monthly meetings to connect with others to learn, support and build community.
rituals to support your birth + postpartum journey
Birth is a threshold — not just a moment in time, but a transition of identity, body, spirit, and family. At ALLORA, we honor this transformation through rituals that support grounding, integration, and emotional closure. These ceremonial offerings can be woven into your doula journey or experienced on their own.
Nascita Ritual → A pre-birth ceremony that celebrates and prepares the pregnant person as they move toward parenthood.
Closing of the Bones → A postpartum integration ritual that supports healing, grounding, and closure after birth.
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