Together, we’ll create a birth experience that leaves you feeling confident, empowered, and fully supported—before, during, and after delivery.
Every birth is unique, and so is the support you deserve.
At Santosha Wellness, we provide a range of doula services tailored to meet your individual needs, preferences, and birth plan. We are here to offer support, expert guidance, and compassionate care every step of the way.
Drawing from our own experiential knowledge and evidence-based research, we provide a deep understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of childbirth that allows you to birth your way with care and confidence.
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FREE CONSULTATION
Let’s chat over coffee or on a call to see if we’re a good fit before moving forward. We both love meeting at local spots like The Ground and The Wolf and are also happy to do virtual calls.
Standard Birth Doula Package
$1000
Perfect for families looking for comprehensive support during the birthing process, the Standard Birth Doula Package includes up to two prenatal visits where we’ll build a strong foundation for your birth experience.
From developing your birth plan to preparing you with pain management techniques, this package ensures you’re informed, confident, and ready.
I will be with you throughout labor, providing emotional and physical support, and one postnatal visit will allow us to check in on how you and baby are doing after delivery.
I am available to you via email, text and phone call throughout your pregnancy as a support system, resource and friend.
PRENATAL VISITS
During these visits, we’ll get to know each other and prepare for your labor and delivery, as well as breastfeeding. We’ll discuss your ideal birth experience, what to expect as your pregnancy progresses, and how to navigate labor, delivery, and any alternatives. I’ll support you in addressing concerns, preparing questions for your provider, and accessing my resource list of books and videos. My goal is to empower you to make informed choices, helping you feel confident and ready for your baby’s arrival.
We’ll also review exercises to prepare your body for childbirth and create a personalized plan to manage labor pains. I offer mindfulness, yoga, and breathwork practices to help you connect with your mind, body, and spirit. I can also guide you in perineal massage and pelvic floor exercises.
Together, we’ll build your hospital bag checklist and customize your birth plan.
LABOR & DELIVERY ACCOMPANIMENT
Starting at 38 weeks, I will be on call and ready to join you within an hour of you telling me labor has begun. I will join you during labor at an agreed-upon time, most likely when active labor begins, whether at the hospital, birth center, or your home. I’ll provide continuous emotional support and suggest non-medical pain relief, such as counterpressure, meditation, or position changes. I’m also certified in using a TENS unit*, which I can bring for you to use.
I’ll be there to advocate for your birth preferences, enhancing your voice without speaking for you. If plans change, I’ll help you navigate any adjustments.
After the birth, I’ll stay for about an hour to ensure everyone is settled, and I’m happy to provide additional support like lactation assistance if needed. When you’re ready, you can ask me to leave so your family can enjoy this special time alone.
*TENS Unit: A safe, drug-free tool that helps manage labor pain by sending mild electrical pulses into your back.
POSTNATAL VISIT
This visit allows me to check in on how you and baby are doing after birth. I bring nourishing food, provide a listening ear, lend a helping hand and do my best to “mother the mother”. I love to offer restorative yoga and somatic therapy in order to help your healing and adjustment to your new normal. I can offer resources for lactation and postpartum care if needed.
*References for postpartum doulas are available upon request.
“A strong intention, a relaxed body and an open mind are the main ingredients for an active birth.”
Upgraded Birth Doula Package
$1350 - $1450
For those seeking a more personalized, immersive experience, the Upgraded Birth Doula Package offers everything in the Standard Package and enrollment in one of our Childbirth Education Courses for no extra cost.
You’ll have the option to weigh in on topics that are most important to you and enjoy hands on learning to ensure you feel fully prepared for childbirth and your baby’s arrival.
We are so excited to be able to offer this to our clients in hopes that it makes access to childbirth education more convenient and the content more engaging and personalized.
This package provides extended guidance and care, tailored to your needs from start to finish.
“Childbirth is a natural occurrence that sometimes requires medical intervention, rather than a medical procedure that sometimes happens naturally & without intervention.”
The Upgraded Package includes everything
in the Standard Package, plus:
ENROLLMENT IN ONE OF OUR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION COURSES
Compassionate, client-centered care is at the heart of our practice, and we believe that childbirth education should reflect the interests of our clients and work to meet their needs, rather than families having to work to fit classes that align with their ideal birth into their schedule. We believe that these customizable and comprehensive classes will fulfill a need within our community that promotes childbirth as a natural, beautiful and empowering experience.
What is included in the curriculum?
Our classes will include all of the information required by Lamaze International and center around the 6 Practices for a Healthy Birth. Topics Covered:
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Choosing your care team & community resources
Informed Consent and Shared Decision Making
All things Pregnancy (Symptoms, Nutrition, Exercise)
Partner’s Role in Pregnancy
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Anatomy/Physiology of Birth
Stages of Labor
Labor Positioning
Relaxation Techniques & Comfort Measures
Breathing Through Labor
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Preparing for Birth
Medical Interventions
Pushing Positions
Breath for Pushing
Golden hour
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Newborn Care
Partners Role
Breastfeeding
Normal Physical and Emotional Changes
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
What makes this course so customizeable?
We work with our families so that classes are tailor made to meet their schedules and interests. Options for classes include virtual or in-person; group or private. We offer 4-week sessions with weekly 2-hour evening meetings or a 1-day weekend 8-hour class. Our hope is that anyone can find a time to get the childbirth education that they need in order to feel informed, confident and prepared for labor, delivery and postpartum.
We have collected our knowledge from personal and professional experiences, certified DONA training, Spinning Babies material, Lamaze and much more to culminate into a comprehensive course that combines with the unique learning desires of each of our clients. Special expert guests from the birth and maternal health world will visit as well to offer their wisdom and insight.
C-Section Package
$400-$800
Yes, you can have a doula if you're having a c-section! This package is tailored to meet your specific needs while providing the same level of support as the Standard Package.
Prenatal Visits (Up to 2)
During our visits, we’ll address your questions and concerns about the c-section process and work on your ideal birth plan. One benefit of a c-section is that you know when and how your baby will make his/her debut, so we will focus on creating your ideal atmosphere in the OR. This can include music, a clear drape, skin-to-skin and other options to make your birth more personal. We’ll also discuss how gentle cesareans* are becoming more widely accepted, offering more mother-baby bonding opportunities. If prenatal yoga or stress-reducing techniques such as breathwork and mindfulness would be helpful to you, this package is a great option.
Birth Support
If hospital regulations allow, I can be present in the OR for additional support during the surgery. If not, I’ll be there for you leading up to the procedure, ensuring you feel prepared and calm.
Postnatal Visit (Up to 1)
We’ll have one postnatal visit to check in on your recovery and offer any additional support for lactation, emotional well-being, or postpartum care.
*Gentle Cesarean: A birthing approach that aims to create a more natural, mother-focused experience during c-sections, promoting intimacy and bonding between mother and baby.
Late Pregnancy Package
$500
If you’re 36 weeks or later in your pregnancy, this package is designed to give you the support you need as quickly as possible.
Prenatal Visit
We’ll meet in person if there’s time, but if not, we’ll connect via Zoom or phone to go over your birth preferences and prepare for labor. Even with limited time, I’ll make sure you feel as ready as possible for the big day.
Labor & Delivery Support
I will be there with you during labor, just as in the Standard Package, to provide continuous emotional and physical support, regardless of how much time we’ve had to prepare together.
Postnatal Visit (Up to 1)
After the birth, I’ll check in with you and your baby, offering guidance on postpartum care and connecting you with any additional resources you may need.
*Please note that availability for this package may be limited, as I only take one client within a 4-week due date period to avoid overlaps in labor. If I’m available, I’d love to work with you!
Enhance Your Experience
with Additional Support
Whether you're looking for more personalized care or specialized guidance, these extras are designed to provide you with even more support during your pregnancy and postpartum journey. You can add any of these services to your chosen package or book them on their own to further customize your care.
Somatic Healing Class
A restorative session focused on mind-body connection, helping you release tension and prepare emotionally for childbirth.
1 hour for $30
extra postnatal visit
A follow-up session after birth to offer continued support for you and your baby, including help with feeding, postpartum care, or emotional well-being.
90 minutes for $150
PRENATAL YOGA Class
A gentle yoga practice tailored to your pregnancy, designed to help you relax, relieve stress, and prepare your body for childbirth through gentle, mindful movement.
1 hour for $50
Childbirth education course
You can attend one of our custom courses without hiring us as a birth doula. Please see the Upgraded Doula Package for more information on what is covered in this course. We would love to have you!
4 week or 1 Day Course (8 hours total)
Private $500 / Group $400
extra prenatal visit
An additional prenatal session to go over any extra questions, preparation, or concerns you may have as your due date approaches.
90 minutes for $150
6-Week Prenatal Yoga Course
Enjoy a deeper yoga practice to strengthen your body and relax your mind over the course of six weeks.
Available as a private class or in a small group setting.
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MEET YOUR DOULAS
ALICIA BURKE
Birth Doula + Yoga Instructor + Childbirth educator
Hi, I’m Courtney Wesley, a loving mom of two and faithful Christian. My family and my church are the most important parts of my life, along with my love for working with women during pregnancy and motherhood.
I am passionate about empowering families through childbirth and beyond. I’m currently completing my certification with DONA International.
My hope is to provide a warm, trusting environment, ensuring that each birthing person feels informed, confident and cared for every step of the way.
Hi, I’m Alicia Burke, a proud mom of four and a certified yoga instructor with specializations in prenatal, children's, and trauma-informed yoga.
My own birth experiences inspired me to become a birth doula, and I’m currently completing my certification with DONA International.
I believe childbirth should be empowering, and my goal is to help women feel informed, in control, and fully supported during this transformative time.
COURTNEY WESLEY
Birth Doula
By contentment, the highest happiness is attained.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanajli, Sutra 11.42