Rachel West
Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Friend
"Supporting your journey from pregnancy through postpartum with knowledge and care."
About
With more than 10 years of experience as a certified labor and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation supporter and educator, I am dedicated to helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with confidence. My approach centers on promoting physiologic birth, informed decision-making, and self-empowerment while honoring each family’s unique goals and experiences. I am passionate about advancing birth equity and creating supportive, respectful spaces where every family feels heard and valued. My background includes specialized training in HypnoBirthing techniques to support calm, confident births, and I also offer Bengkung belly binding as a traditional postpartum practice to aid recovery and nurture the transition into parenthood. In addition to supporting families, I serve as a MaternityWise doula trainer, mentoring and educating aspiring birth professionals. I am committed to strengthening the doula workforce by equipping future doulas with evidence-informed knowledge, practical skills, and a family-centered approach to care. Teaching allows me to extend my impact beyond the families I serve directly and contribute to a more compassionate, equitable maternity care system.
Services Offered
Credentials & Certifications
Lactation Support Specialist
Certified in breastfeeding and lactation support for new and expecting mothers
Labor & Birth Doula
Certified to provide continuous support during labor and childbirth
Postpartum Doula
Trained to support families through the postpartum period with recovery, newborn care, and emotional support
MaternityWise Childbirth Educator
Certified to teach comprehensive childbirth education classes
Infant Sleep Solutions Consultant
Certified in gentle, evidence-based infant sleep consulting
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