Serving Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, and Anchorage, Alaska
Serving Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, and Anchorage, Alaska
alaska’s most trusted doulas for Support during pregnancy, Birth & postpartum.
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Do You Feel Calm, Confident, & Excited
About Your Birth? what about postpartum?
Maybe this is your first baby, or maybe your previous birth experiences left a lot to be desired.
You Know You Want To:
Feel Safe & Secure
Learn as much as you can about birth and all your options
Set yourself up for a positive recovery with all the help you need
Build a birth plan and care team that you’re confident in
Make sure your partner is equally supported
Remove fear from the equation
welcome to
draw near doula support services.
we provide our clients with the tools to create beautiful and empowering birth & postpartum experiences.
We hear all the time…
“The only thing that matters is a healthy Mom and a healthy Baby.”
Respectfully, that is an incredibly low bar.
Are a healthy mom and healthy baby important? Absolutely.
Are they the ONLY things that are important? Absolutely not.
So what else is there?
Choice. Autonomy. Informed Consent. Trauma-Free Experiences. Retaining Agency. Communication.
These are all vital pieces of a positive birth experience, and they all work together.
Rest and recovery after birth is equally vital. The “fourth trimester” is not just mean to be survived. It is meant to be supported.
Imagine holding your new baby and telling your family and friends:
“I was supported and in control of all of my choices.”
“I knew all of my options and I was confident in advocating for my desires.”
“Even when we had to pivot from my original plan, I knew I was doing the right thing.”
“My team had my back and helped me the whole time.”
“I have had so much help at home.”
When you want:
Easy access to answers to all your pregnancy questions and concerns
Thorough birth education (including all the things the books—and sometimes doctors—leave out!) so you can be confident in your choices
Assistance in building a stellar birth team that is set up to support your laboring in the way you envision
Encouragement and a helping hand for your partner
Experienced and compassionate support for the duration of your birth
Strong advocacy to help with any necessary changes in your birth plan
Expert guidance and care for strong recovery
From someone who:
Can easily translate medical jargon and will always tell the truth in plain language
Encourages and facilitates partner involvement in all aspects of the birth
Navigates complicated situations with confidence
Is experienced with hospital policy, staff, and procedures
Is calm, patient and understanding, but never misses a chance to laugh
Has zero hesitations about advocating for you
Will not leave your side while you labor
Will help guide and care for your growing family
call today
we can’t wait to hear all about your plans and
how we can support them.
Let’s raise the bar of birth expectations… Together!
Kayley, L&D Nurse
“Anyone would be lucky to have Christine as a part of their birth story supporting them.”
Tapia, Midwife
“I am always so happy to see Christine at the hospital. When I see her in a room, I tell the nurses, ‘This will be a good birth.’”
the draw near doula PROMISEwe SUPPORT ALL TYPES OF BIRTH & recovery
Including natural, medicated & cesarean births, at home, birth center, or the hospital. Our team has specialized training and experience in high-risk birth, with both maternal and fetal complications. Our goal is to help you have a safe, positive & fulfilling birth experience, and a hands-on, supported postpartum, no matter how or where you choose to give birth.
Draw Near Doula Support Services supports parents of all races, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and political ideologies.
FAQs
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Read our guest blog post by Abigail Jorgenson HERE all about partner support.
We am committed to supporting both parents, and to not getting in the way when things are working well with just the two of you. If extra support is needed, we’re happy to add to the mix, but our goal is never to replace your partner or remove him from the equation.
Your partner knows you, and your doula knows birth. Together, we have you supported on all sides.
Here’s what one Father we’ve worked with had to say:
“As a husband, when my wife told me she wanted to have a doula for the birth of our child I was initially a little apprehensive. I wasn’t entirely sure what it would be like having another person in the delivery room. Fortunately, my concerns were soon put at ease. Christine at Draw Near Doula was wonderful, a consummate professional that helped us navigate the pregnancy and delivery.
Her knowledge and kindness helped make it so I could focus on being there for my wife during labor. She was a pillar of support for my family and I’m so grateful we had her there with us.
Fast forward a few years and Christine has now been there for the birth of two of my children. If you’re a father or soon to be one and questioning the need for a doula, listen to your wife and hire Draw Near Doulas…you won’t regret it.” —Zach H. -
That’s the beauty of teamwork! With three experienced birth doulas on the Draw Near Doula team, we are prepared and covered for multiple births at a time.
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Our service area is Anchorage, Eagle River and the Mat Su Valley.
We have supported births at Providence Hospital, Alaska Regional Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center, JBER Hospital, and Mat Su Regional Hospital.
We also support births at all of the Anchorage and Mat-Su independent birth centers, as well as births and postpartum in our clients’ homes.
What do providers say about Christine?
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“Christine is one of a kind. Her knowledge, compassion, and support is palpable in everything she does. She is always thinking ahead and truly cares about her clients. Anyone would be lucky to have Christine as a part of their birth story supporting them. 10/10 recommend!”
—Kayley, L&D Nurse
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“I am always so happy to see Christine at the hospital. When I see her in a room, I tell the nurses, ‘This will be a good birth.’”
—Tapia, Midwife
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“Anyone will receive amazing support in Christine’s care. Most importantly, Christine will advocate for you while bringing a calming, knowledgeable presence. She is there for your and your support team on the journey of welcoming your little one into your arms. As a Labor and Delivery nurse, I’d love to welcome Christine as a part of the labor/birth team any day.”
—Lindsey, L&D Nurse
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In Network with Tricare
In Network with Tricare