The Motherhood Passage
Becoming a mother changes everything.
Walk into it prepared, supported, and deeply seen - from your first trimester through your fourth
Birth & Motherhood Deserve Intentional Preparation
You're already doing the most important thing - seeking support. This is a space for women who want more than information. Who want connection, guidance, and a trusted companion as they travel one of life's most profound passages. Together, we'll explore everything from physiologic birth and evidence-based decision-making to the deeper initiations that come with becoming a mother.
We will go on a journey together throughout your pregnancy, and explore:
Physiologic birth
The choices and considerations along the way
How to make decisions that are based in evidence AND your values
How to prepare your body and mind for the journey
How to build your dream-team to support you
But we will also take it deeper than that. We will talk about the many initiations a woman goes through during this time. And we will create opportunities to explore and reflect, and gain new insights into your intuition.
Personalized Support
This is a deeply transformational time in your life, and we are so glad that you're already looking to build your village for birth and beyond. We have seen first-hand the depth of holding that the journey to and through motherhood requires, which is why we have expanded our services to include 1:1 guidance.
During our sessions, you meet with one of us to provide encouragement and support as you navigate the various aspects of birth planning and decision-making, and offer guidance on the necessary preparations for your new role. We are here to help you make informed, holistic choices about your pregnancy, birth and beyond that are in alignment with your values and needs.
As compassionate companions on your journey, we provide a trusted ear, we answer questions, offer suggestions, and provide support in a way that is unique and tailored to your needs.
Meet the Women Who Will Walk With You
Joy and April bring together years of hands-on, heart-centered experience supporting women through one of life's most profound passages. Between the two of us, we've sat with hundreds of families — in birth rooms, living rooms, and everywhere in between — and we bring that depth of wisdom to every session of The Motherhood Passage.
We each have our own gifts, our own stories, and our own way of holding space — and together, we offer something truly rare: two seasoned doulas in your corner, fully invested in your journey.
The path to motherhood…
brings with it new needs, questions and expansion of all kinds. It can also bring things to the surface that call for a depth of attention that are best served by compassionate support and 1:1 care.
When we work together, we meet you where you are right now and we provide an intimate space for open dialogue, personal exploration and reflection on whatever is present for you. Whether you are craving more mindfulness, want to go deeper on a particular topic, or just need practical guidance from an expert in the field, we are here for you.
We bring with us years of hands-on and heart-centered experience of guiding women through this incredible season. We offer tangible advice while also leaving space for you to look inward and hone your intuition and discover what is best for you.
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a mother is a year-long rite of passage. One deserving of reverence and support.
Program Structure
We will meet for an initial 30-minute chat to discuss The Motherhood Passage and how we can best walk beside you throughout your pregnancy journey and the early postpartum.
Over the course of your pregnancy, we will meet both in-person in your home and over Zoom to explore various themes and topics to help you travel through this journey with more insight and wholeness. These sessions provide an intimate space for open dialogue, learning, personal exploration and reflection.
You'll have direct access to our 8-Week Childbirth Course, meditations for pregnancy and birth, Guidebooks, and, you'll also have direct access to us via text, phone, and email.
Through it all, you will learn to tap more deeply into your intuition and knowledge so that you can find your own unique power and voice, make choices that are right for you, take action, advocate for yourself, and stand in your authority as the mother.
We will continue to be a resource and support for you during your postpartum and we will meet to process your birth.
As in all rites of passage, we are meant to be prepared, guided, witnessed, and welcomed back by initiated elders. And yet this has been lost to so many. This program is meant to provide a container of support that will help you grow in confidence, resilience and be open to the transformational power of birth.
A Preview of Session Topics
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Setting Intentions
We explore how we can best support you throughout this journey and how to begin intentional preparation.
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Pregnancy Comfort
We will begin to explore mindfulness and self-care practices and various ways to prepare your body (and pelvis!) for birth.
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Illuminating Birth
We will take a deep dive into physiologic childbirth to build a foundation to guide you as you prepare for birth.
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Decision Making
We will talk about how to make informed decisions confidently and how to communicate effectively with your care provider.
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Birth Preferences
We will discuss the many options available during your birth as well as newborn procedures.
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Comfort Measures
We will meet in your home for a private comfort measures and coping technique workshop.
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Postpartum Prep
We will discuss the fourth trimester, self-care and recovery tips and life with a newborn.
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The Final Weeks
We will talk about getting your body ready for labor how to navigate variations in how birth unfolds.
The journey to motherhood and beyond is a complex experience, especially since it continues to evolve over time. We want you to be ready for this mighty journey, and offer a safe place for you to come and be your authentic self.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Knowledge & Confidence
You'll understand your options, know your rights, and feel ready to advocate for yourself - at every appointment, in the birth room, and beyond.
A Plan That's Yours
We'll build your birth vision together, tailored to your values. From provider choices to birth preferences to postpartum planning, nothing is one-size-fits-all here.
Ongoing Support, Every Step
Unlimited support throughout your pregnancy and the fourth trimester. Plus access to the Joyful Hub, Our 8-Week childbirth course, curated resources, and our trusted network of holistic practitioners - so you're never left searching alone.
Investment
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Essential - $800
✓ 3 private sessions — 2 in-home, 1 via Zoom
✓ Unlimited text, phone & email support
✓ Rise Rooted 8-week childbirth course
✓ Joyful Hub access
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Full Journey - $1100
✓ 6 private sessions — 2 in-home, 4 via Zoom
✓ Unlimited text, phone & email support
✓ Rise Rooted 8-week childbirth course
✓ Joyful Hub access
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Complete Package - $1250
✓ 8 private sessions — 2 in-home, 6 via Zoom
✓ Unlimited text, phone & email support
✓ Rise Rooted 8-week childbirth course
✓ Joyful Hub access
Ready to walk this journey together?
We'd love to meet you. Book a free 30-minute discovery call and let's explore how
The Motherhood Passage can support you.