Maya Atlasov
I am so honored to call doulahood my life's work. What began as a deep admiration of pregnancy and motherhood in my early childhood has now flourished into the practical knowledge of and experience in supporting women and their partners through their journey of bringing new life into our world.
I view labor and motherhood as the most spiritual experience - and the greatest gift - we women are able to receive in this lifetime. Supporting mothers in feeling empowered, at ease, and present during this journey is of utmost importance to me.
How I Will Serve You
Services & Fees
Prenatal Support
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1-4 prenatal visits (in your home or a public place)
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We will discuss each stage of labor, pain coping measures, how to avoid unnecessary medical intervention, and much more. We will also help you create and develop a detailed yet concise birth plan to share with your provider and nursing team.
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Full Package: Prenatal, Labor & Postpartum Support
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2 prenatal visits (1 hour each)
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24/7 on call text/phone/email support from 38 weeks onward
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Labor support from the time you arrive to the hospital until 1 hour after baby is born
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*Optional at an additional cost: at home support during early labor
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1 Postpartum visit with a certified breastfeeding and lactation coach/postpartum doula
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Donation Based
Pregnancy Photoshoot
*Limited time offer*
I am currently studying digital photography in order to pursue my passion for pregnancy and labor photography.
In order to support the growth of my portfolio I am currently offering all of my birth clients or anyone interested a sliding scale donation based photoshoot. Please reach out to schedule yours!
Why I Became A Birth Doula & My Philosophy
I have been fascinated with pregnancy ever since I was a child. Every time I stood in the same room as a pregnant woman, I felt as if I were sharing the room with a real life goddess! When I was 22 I discovered Doulahood. As a highly empathetic individual, easing the pain and suffering of others has always been my greatest gift, and assisting couples in navigating their way through labor is my primary way of doing so in this lifetime.
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My Philosophy:
Just like with most other aspects of life, acceptance is key. When it comes to labor, having expectations is completely normal, but practicing letting go of them before and during labor is a keystone to having an empowering birth experience. There is no right or wrong way to give birth, there is just the way it IS and embracing what IS is my philosophy as a Doula.
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As a doula, my job is to provide comfort measures, physical touch, verbal affirmations, and advocating for the mother when there is need for more clarity. I became a Doula to guide women and their partners toward clarity on their needs and making sure they receive it. Above all, I am here to establish a trusting relationship and a safe environment for the mother to embrace the vulnerable and wild process of labor.