Guiding you back to your roots. Nurturing your bloom into motherhood.
Evidence-Based, holistically oriented guidance through your perinatal experience.
Serving the White Mountains & Lakes Region of New Hampshire
What is a Doula?
A doula is a calm, steady presence who walks beside you and your family through the sacred seasons of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Having a doula assist during your birth will include preparing your birth plan, practicing comfort measures, optimal positions and natural pain relief methods that are ideal for pregnancy, labor and beyond. It’s imperative to us that you and your family feel confident, empowered and informed enough to ask questions when needed, to communicate effectively and feel rooted in your instincts throughout the birthing process. During pregnancy and birth, we bring warmth, knowledge, and hands-on comfort to help you feel safe and supported. Together, we’ll create a birthing space that feels grounded and peaceful.. one where your voice is heard, your choices are honored, and your intuition is trusted. With the ever-changing and unpredictable healthcare climate, doulas have never been more important.
In the tender postpartum weeks, we offer gentle, practical, and emotional care as you and your family recover and settle into life with your baby. From nourishing meals and restful guidance to simply holding space for your emotions, I’m here to help you find balance and ease in this new chapter.
At its heart, doula care is about remembering that birth and parenthood are not just medical experiences, but deeply human, soulful journeys. Birth is an act of becoming. A doulas role is to hold space for you in those sacred moments—to remind you that you already carry the wisdom and strength you need.
Meet your Doula
Vanessa Appleton - Doula & Yoga Instructor
Hi, I’m Vanessa! I’m an ERYT-500, Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance and DONA-trained Birth & Postpartum Doula with over 10 years of experience in yoga, somatic breathwork, meditation, and movement. After navigating years of unexplained hormonal issues, endometriosis, and becoming a mother myself, I’ve dedicated my work to women’s health, specifically perinatal care- Before, throughout and after pregnancy.
I truly believe our system struggles to provide women with the correct tools, education, or understanding we need to connect with our inner world or care for our health in a meaningful, holistic way. My mission is to bridge that gap. I offer continuous support, personalized guidance, and holistic practices- from yoga and breathwork to perinatal support and beyond. My approach blends evidence-based care with intuition, helping women feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported every step of the way. Whether we work together virtually or in-person, I’m here to help you feel grounded, confident, and cared for in body, mind, and spirit. <3
Services
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Free - 30 Min Consultation - This is to get an idea of your goals for birth and ensure we’re a match!
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$1000 - Includes two prenatal visits/meetings before birth as well as on going 24/7 virtual and in-person support before and during labor. Also includes one postpartum check-in.
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$800 - Includes one prenatal visit before birth as well as on going 24/7 virtual and in-person support before and during labor. Also includes one postpartum check-in.
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Cost based on frequency - Includes one free consultation and private prenatal yoga classes (price based on need). ** Separate from Standard Services and can be included as an add-on.
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Currently not offering postpartum services.
$30 per hour- Hours based on need. * I do not currently offer overnight postpartum services but I can refer you to a doula in your area that does.
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$300 - 2 Prenatal Visits - consisting of building / reviewing a birth plan, comfort measures, postures & movement for 32 + weeks - birth.
1st Visit - Birth Planning
2nd Visit - Hands-on Education
(See Hands-On Education/Birth Planning listings below for details)
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$150 - 1 Prenatal Visit - Reviewing/Creating your birth plan. Your birth plan is an anchor to feeling in control and playing an active role in your birth. It’s a baseline for preference as well as a quick resource for your care team to review to ensure your needs and desires are met.
This also includes an in depth review of each topic we discuss on your birth plan- Including evidence-based resources and ways to ask questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision when deciding what preferences are best for you and your family.
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$150- 1 Prenatal Visit - A hands on experience for both you and your birthing partner. Educating, Demonstrating and Practicing:
Positions to help baby get into ample position for labor/birth and descend during birth adequately.
Comfort measures that assist you throughout moments of ache and discomfort. This will be helpful and hands on for your birthing team/partner to learn how to best assist you throughout labor.
Movements that can help minimize discomfort throughout pregnancy and prepare your body for labor, birth and beyond.
The 3 R’s -Rhythm, Ritual & Rest
Ways to practice these techniques together leading up to labor & birth.
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$400 - 1 prenatal call, virtual birth support (text & call), 1 postpartum call
$550 - 2 prenatal calls. virtual birth support (text & call), 1 postpartum call24/7 on call from 37+ weeks gestation.
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$30 - 30 minute to one hour call to discuss your needs and connect you to local resources including but not limited to- Lactation Consultants, Providers (OB/CPM/CNM etc.), Counseling/Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapists, Chiropractors, Family Resources and so much more.