Our Services
Prenatal Consultations
Pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when everyone has different opinions about what you should do. Ahna’s prenatal consultations are your safe space—where no question is too small and no feeling is brushed aside. In these sessions, you’ll talk about your birth hopes, your fears, and everything in between.
Whether you're just beginning to explore natural birth options or already certain of your path, Ahna offers compassionate guidance that centers you. You’ll walk away feeling heard, prepared, and supported before labor ever begins.
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Birth Planning & Preparation
A clear birth plan helps turn fear into focus. Ahna helps you create a plan that reflects your values, your comfort, and your unique situation—without judgment or pressure.
From understanding your rights in a hospital setting to preparing for possible changes, Ahna equips you with knowledge and calm confidence. You won’t go into labor guessing what’s next—you’ll go in knowing that your voice matters and your choices will be respected.
Partner Support & Involvement
Ahna doesn’t just support the birthing mother—she empowers your partner too. She offers guidance, reassurance, and practical help so your partner can be an active, confident part of your birth team.
Together, you’ll feel like a united front. No one’s left guessing what to do or how to help—you’ll both feel equipped, calm, and connected throughout the experience.
Comfort Measures (Breathing, Massage, & Positioning)
Birth is a deeply physical experience, and having someone trained in comfort techniques can make all the difference. Ahna uses proven, gentle methods—like breathing guidance, massage, counter-pressure, and movement techniques—to help your body stay relaxed and your labor progress naturally.
These tools don’t just ease pain—they help you feel connected to your body, your baby, and the moment.
Labor & Delivery Support
The day your baby arrives should feel sacred—not chaotic or rushed. Ahna is there through every contraction, offering steady, experienced support through the intensity of labor. Whether you’re birthing at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital, she advocates for your wishes and helps create a peaceful environment where you can focus on bringing your baby into the world your way.
You’ll never feel alone, confused, or pressured—with Ahna, you’ll feel seen, safe, and completely supported.
Postpartum Visits & Recovery Guidance
The moment after birth is powerful—and sometimes disorienting. Ahna provides in-home postpartum visits in the Kansas City area to check on your physical healing, emotional wellbeing, and newborn questions.
Whether you need help processing your birth experience, soothing baby, or simply someone to talk to, Ahna offers warm, respectful care that makes you feel held and never judged during this vulnerable season.
Breastfeeding Support & Referrals
Breastfeeding can feel natural—or it can feel like the most confusing challenge you’ve ever faced. Ahna offers gentle, non-judgmental support to help you get started or troubleshoot common feeding issues.
If you need more specialized help, she can connect you with trusted local lactation consultants. No pressure. Just support.
Emotional & Mental Wellness Check-ins
So much changes during pregnancy and birth—not just in your body, but in your heart and mind. Ahna checks in regularly to support your emotional wellness, offering space to talk, cry, laugh, or just exhale.
You don’t have to be strong all the time. You just need someone who truly sees you—and that’s what Heartland Doula is all about.
Virtual Doula Support (Available as Needed)
Whether you live outside the Kansas City area or prefer virtual support, Ahna offers online doula services with the same warmth and experience as in-person care.
You’ll still receive personalized consultations, birth planning help, emotional support, and even virtual presence during labor when possible—because distance should never be a barrier to feeling supported.
