Michelle Dean

Full Spectrum Doula

About Me

Hi, my name is Michelle. I’m a traditional birth doula who believes birth is sacred, powerful, and deeply personal. I offer a calm, grounded, and reliable presence through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, blending practical guidance with emotional and intuitive care for the families I support. I believe that care should be both practical and compassionate—grounded in knowledge but guided by empathy.

My philosophy is that there’s no one “right” way to give birth. My role is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in your choices, whatever path your birth takes. I hold space without judgment and work closely with partners as well, helping everyone feel connected, included, and capable throughout the journey.

My postnatal approach to healing is deeply rooted in ancestral traditions that emphasize community-based care and the concept of “mothering the mother.” I support postpartum recovery through nourishing food, herbal care, intentional rest, and practices that allow families to slow down and truly settle into this new chapter. More than anything, I want you to feel safe, seen, and deeply trusted as you move through this powerful transformation into parenthood.

Specialties

  • First-Time Parents
  • Prenatal Education
  • Cesarean
  • VBAC

Services Offered

  • Prenatal/Antepartum
  • Labor/Birth Support ( in-person)
  • Postpartum
  • Miscarriage

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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