Helping you to provide a Heavenly Welcome to your little one!

Why a Doula?

   

Why Choose a Doula?

A doula is more than just a support person; she is a mama, sister, friend, coach, and childbirth educator all rolled into one. As a vital member of your birthing team, a doula provides personalized, continuous care to ensure you feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout your entire birth experience. From offering comfort measures to providing emotional encouragement and education, a doula’s role is to nurture not only the birthing mother but also her partner, fostering a positive, connected experience.

Doulas have been serving women for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest and most trusted professions in the world. While this age-old practice has always been valued, modern research has only recently documented the profound benefits of having a doula. Studies show that doulas help reduce labor time, lower the need for interventions, and increase overall satisfaction with the birth experience. Whether you're preparing for a natural birth, an epidural, or even a cesarean, a doula's unwavering support can help you achieve a birth that aligns with your goals and needs.

Let me be your trusted guide through this transformative journey—supporting, educating, and empowering you every step of the way.

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Decrease in the risk of Cesarean birth

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Increase in likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth*

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Decrease in the use of pain relief medications

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Minute shorter labors on average.

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Decrease in risk of low 5 minute Apgar score

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Decrease in risk of dissatisfying birth experience

*Best results occurred when a birthing person had continuous labor support from a doula–
someone who was NOT a staff member at the hospital and who was NOT part of their social network.

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

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Meet the Doula

Terri Schelkoph  (CD)DONA, HCHD

 

Congratulations on your upcoming birth journey!

With over 200 births attended, I am a highly experienced and compassionate birth doula, dedicated to supporting families through one of life’s most transformative moments. As a DONA-certified professional, I bring both extensive training and hands-on experience to empower mothers and their partners, ensuring they feel confident and supported throughout the entire birth process.

In addition to my doula certification, I am Hypnobabies® certified, specializing in evidence-based techniques to promote relaxation and confidence during labor. I am also a VBAC Link® certified doula, offering expert guidance for those considering vaginal birth after cesarean. With my Spinning Babies® training, I help mothers utilize body positioning to assist with optimal fetal positioning during labor and delivery, promoting smoother, more comfortable births.

I am particularly passionate about serving women who have had previous traumatic birth experiences and helping them navigate their options to best meet their emotional and physical needs. Additionally, I have a special interest in supporting families expecting twins or multiples, offering tailored care and guidance to ensure a smooth and empowering birth experience.

My core mission is to foster a positive and empowering birth experience, educating families on their options and helping them make informed decisions that align with their unique needs and preferences. As a devoted Christian, I integrate my faith into my practice, providing spiritual support and encouragement for those who seek it.

I believe every birth is unique and deserves to be honored with respect, love, and unwavering support whether it’s a physiological birth, a labor with epidurals, or a planned cesarean. My goal is to provide continuous support, regardless of your birth plan, helping you feel informed, empowered, and confident in your choices.

When I’m not attending births, I love connecting with my community, leading prenatal education workshops, mentoring aspiring doulas, and directing the Doula Intern Program through The Nest at New Birth Midwifery.

Outside of birth work, you can find me spending time with my husband of 20 years, homeschooling our six children, reading a good book, savoring my coffee, cherishing my friendships, cheering on the Vikings, or serving at my wonderful church.

Let’s work together to make your birth experience a beautiful and empowering one!

 

Packages

*Ask me about my special discounts!

Classic

Planned Cesarean

Classic Package

$1,700

  • Consultation
  • 1-2 prenatal planning appointment around 36 weeks.
  • Continuous email and text support during pregnancy
  • Optional attendance at one of your care provider appointments *For Homebirth Clients
  • 24 hour on-call phone and text support starting 38 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby
  • Optional Photography during labor/birth
  • Immediate postpartum support following the birth of your baby for approximately 1-3 hours
  • 1 in home postpartum visit
  • Text support as need 1-6 weeks postpartum
  • Resource and Referrals as needed
  • Access to DoulaMama Portal containing additional online resources
  • Travel Package Available for those living or delivering outside coverage area

Planned Cesarean

$1200

  • Consultation
  • 1 prenatal to discuss previous births, plan for cesarean and plan for postpartum (2 hours)
  • Continuous email and text support starting at 34 weeks
  • 24 hour on-call phone and text support starting 38 weeks gestation until the birth of your baby
  • Immediate postpartum support following the birth of your baby for approximately 1-3 hours
  • I will meet you at the hospital prior to pre-op to help you get settled and assist with any remaining questions or concerns.
  • Support you during the surgical birth (emotional, advocacy, informational, physical), this can include taking pictures using your camera/phone.
  • 1 in home postpartum visit (between 3-5 days postpartum)
  • Text support as need 1-2 weeks postpartum
  • On call support in case of earlier, changed, or emergent surgery is needed two weeks before scheduled delivery