Held & Heard Doula Services
Where Compassion Meets Confidence in Birth
You deserve to feel held.
You deserve to feel heard.
Becoming a parent is one of the most tender and transformative experiences you’ll ever walk through. And yet, so many people are left navigating it alone, unsure, overwhelmed, or simply feeling unseen.
At Held & Heard Doula Services, we believe your voice matters in birth. Your preferences matter. Your fears and hopes, your story, your body, all of it deserves to be supported with gentleness and care.
Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or trying to heal from a past experience, you don’t have to do it alone. You were never meant to
Meet Susie
Birth Doula | Founder of Held & Heard
Years ago, I was living with a family while the mother was preparing to give birth, and something inside me shifted. I saw how overwhelming it could be to face childbirth without the right support. I saw how much of a difference it made when someone simply showed up with a calm, consistent presence.
That moment planted a seed I couldn’t ignore.
Since then, I’ve walked with families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, offering quiet confidence, emotional reassurance, and the evidence-based care that helps them feel informed and empowered.
My approach is simple:
To make sure you feel safe, supported, and deeply seen—every step of the way.
Held & Heard isn’t just a name.
It’s a promise
What You Can Expect
Working With Me
There is no one-size-fits-all birth. And there’s no one-size-fits-all support.
My role as your doula is to offer a steady hand, a calming voice, and a space where you feel free to ask questions, explore your preferences, and be fully yourself.
Together, we’ll navigate:
Birth preparation
so you and your partner feel informed and ready
Labor & deliver
with continuous emotional and physical support
Postpartum adjustment
including check-ins, recovery support, and newborn care guidance
And most importantly, I’ll be with you, quietly present, deeply attuned, and always in your corner.
For Families Who Crave Gentle
Grounded Support
Maybe you’re feeling unsure of where to start.
Maybe you’ve felt dismissed or overlooked in the past.
Maybe you’re just looking for someone who will listen without judgment and support you with care that feels real.
Held & Heard is a space where:
You don’t have to explain why your feelings matter
You’ll never be told how to birth or parent “the right way”
You’ll feel informed, not overwhelmed
You’ll feel emotionally safe, not scrutinized
My clients often tell me they “just feel better” knowing I’m there. And that’s exactly the point.
This isn’t just about birth
When a baby is born, so is a new version of you. Whether this is your first or fifth child, this moment deserves to be protected, not rushed through.
My mission is to hold space for your transformation, to help you walk into birth feeling calm, connected, and confident in your own strength.
You are not too late. You are not asking too much. And you are not alone.
Let’s create a birth experience that feels grounded in trust and full of peace
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