Louise Dotsey

Full Spectrum Doula

About Me

Hi, I'm Louise! I'm a certified doula (CD, DONA) with two years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I've attended over 40 births and bring a compassionate, family-centered approach to my work. Originally from Scotland, I grew up inspired by my mother, a midwife, which sparked my lifelong passion for birth work. Supporting and advocating for women and families as they navigate the meaningful journey into motherhood and fatherhood is truly my calling.

My work is centered on compassionate, evidence-based, and family-led support. I believe every parent deserves to feel informed, respected, and confident as they move through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, so my role is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support while honoring each family's values, preferences, and cultural background.

Whether you're welcoming your first child or adding to your growing family, I'm here to walk alongside you with warmth, knowledge, and unwavering support. You deserve to feel empowered throughout this transformative journey.

Practice Philosophy

My philosophy is centered on compassionate, evidence-based, and family-led support. I believe every parent deserves to feel informed, respected, and confident as they move through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, so I meet each family where they are, honoring their values, preferences, and cultural background every step of the way.

As your doula, my role is to provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support, walking alongside you with warmth, knowledge, and unwavering presence. Whether you're welcoming your first child or adding to your growing family, I'm here to support the path that feels right for you, never to direct it.

Overall, my goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and confident throughout this transformative journey into parenthood.

Specialties

  • LGBTQ+ Families
  • VBAC
  • First-Time Parents
  • Single Parents
  • High-Risk Pregnancies
  • Plus-Size Pregnancy

Services Offered

  • Prenatal Care
  • In-Person Labor & Birth Support
  • Virtual Labor & Birth Support
  • Postpartum Care
  • Pregnancy Loss Support
SPECIALITIES
High-Risk
First Time Parents
Ayurvedic Belly Binding
Warm oil ‘massage’
Pregnancy Loss
Services OFFERED
Pregnancy Loss Support
Virtual Labor & Birth Support
Extended In-Home Postpartum Care
IVF Support
Initial Consultation Session
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Care
In-Person Labor & Birth Support
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