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Support Sessions
My Recommendation
6 Planned Sessions
6 Consultative Sessions
You can use your sessions for anything, from last-minute birth questions to emotional check-ins or postpartum care.
These six sessions cover the most essential parts of your journey and prepare you for a calm, confident birth experience. They’re designed to equip you, not overwhelm you.
Planned Support Sessions
At Better Together Birth Services, you can receive up to 12 virtual doula sessions—each about 30 minutes long—completely covered by Michigan Medicaid. These sessions are here to support you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—whenever you need guidance, reassurance, or care.
1
Education & Preparation
We’ll walk through what to expect in pregnancy, labor, and birth. You’ll learn how your body works with your baby and what choices you have along the way. We’ll talk about normal fears, what’s true (and what’s not), and begin building confidence.
2
Emotional Support & Confidence Coaching
This session helps calm anxiety and build mental strength. We’ll explore how mindset, fear, and self-talk affect labor—and how to shift your thinking when it matters most. We’re here to listen, encourage, and remind you: you can do this.
3
Comfort Measures for Labor
In this hands-on session, we’ll teach you and your support person helpful tools to reduce pain and increase comfort. Breathing, massage, positions, and more—customized for you, your space, and your birth plan.
4
Birth Planning & Advocacy
What are your preferences? What are your options? In this session, we’ll help you create a birth plan that reflects your values and gives you a clear voice in the room. We’ll also talk about communicating with your care team and making informed decisions.
5
Positioning for Labor
We’ll cover gentle stretches, movements, and body-balancing techniques that encourage optimal baby positioning. This can help labor begin and progress more smoothly. This is a great one for your support person to join as well!
6
Postpartum Support & Recovery
The early days after birth are beautiful—and challenging. This session helps prepare you for what’s coming. We’ll talk about feeding, emotional health, newborn care, physical healing, and what’s normal (and when to ask for help).
Can I use my sessions for something else?
Yes—always. These sessions are built around what you need most.
Whether you’re having a hard day, want to process your birth experience, or need help working through postpartum challenges, I’ll spend that time supporting you in whatever is most helpful. There’s no script, just space for you.

